INK BASED LABEL FOR REPAIRING A PATTERN VOID

摘要

A pattern is transferred to a surface of an object via dip transfer printing. Dip transfer printing can leave a void in the pattern on the surface of the object. An ink based label is used to repair (i.e., cover or fill) the void. The ink based label includes an ink layer and an adhesive layer. The ink layer includes a printing of each color of a four-color printing process forming an image representative of a major element of the pattern. The adhesive layer attaches the ink layer to the void in the pattern on the surface of the object. Optionally, the ink based label includes a backing layer between the ink layer and the adhesive layer.

主权项

1. A method of repairing a void in a pattern on a surface of an object, wherein the pattern comprises a plurality of major elements, said method comprising:
selecting a major element of the plurality of major elements as a function of a portion of the pattern adjacent the void; wetting an ink based label corresponding to the selected major element, wherein the ink based label comprises:
an ink layer forming an image representative of the selected major element,a substrate operable to support the ink layer; andan adhesive layer on the ink layer operable to attach the ink layer to the surface of the object; and applying the ink based label to the void and the portion of the pattern adjacent the void such that the adhesive layer is in contact with the surface of the object.