About Us
Dr. Rustom Kanga
Dr. Rustom Kanga, the President and Founder of Xiper Innovations Inc., is a research scientist and product development professional with extensive knowledge in the Graphic Arts (Printing), photopolymers, UV cure, polymers, and specialty coatings industries.
He has a proven track record in innovation with 22 US and 30+ European and PCT patents, accompanied by a vast experience in international business practices. With his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Executive MBA, Dr. Kanga brings a well-rounded background of corporate experience and educational credentials to Xiper Innovations.
Dr. Kanga has continued his commitment to innovation by leading a number of critical research initiatives in diverse areas such as the use of Microreplication for Graphic Arts, elastomers for Direct Laser Engraving for Flexographic printing applications, and other innovations. These projects have resulted in several patent applications currently under examination.
Dr. Kanga’s Patent Portfolio Highlights
Our Innovations highlighted by issuance of more than 22 US patents and 50+ European and PCT patents in widely diverse areas such as Photopolymers for Flexographic Printing, Digital Coatings for Flexography, In-The-Round (ITR) for Flexography, Microreplication Applications in Flexographic Imaging, Laser Engraving of Elastomers, UV curing systems, Anti-microbial coatings, and recently, Polymer reinforced composite wood structures.
Some of the issued patents (and applications) are listed below:
US 9999226 B2 (Issued: 06/19/2018)
US 9808548 B2 (Issued: 11/07/2017)
US 9688056 B2 (Issued: 06/27/2017)
Disinfectant with Durable Activity Based on Alcohol-Soluble Quaternary Ammonium Polymers and Copolymers
US 8,343,523 (01-01-2013)
Printing Sleeve with an Integrated Printing Surface
EP1701851 (08-31-2011)
Laser Imaged Printing Plates
EP1701851 (08-31-2011)
Laser Imaged Printing Plate Comprising a Multi-layer Slip Film
US 6,367,381 (4-9-2002)
UV-absorbing Support Layers and Flexographic Printing Elements Comprising the Same
US RE 39835 E (9-11-2007) of US 6,413,699 (7-2-2002)
Processless Digitally Imaged Photopolymer Elements using Microspheres
US 6,989,220 (1-24-2006)
US 9986742 B2 (06/05/2018)
US 9549547 B2 (01/24/2017)
US 8867135 B2 (Issued: 10-21-2014)
US 8748082 B2 (06/10/2014)
Method of Forming Photosensitive Printing Sleeves
EP1709488 (11-02-2011)
Printing Sleeve with an Integrated Printing Surface
US 6,966,259 (11-22-2005)
Multiblock Copolymers for Flexographic Printing Plates
US 5,304,458 (4-19-1994)
Method Of Making Laser Imaged Printing Plates Utilizing Ultraviolet Absorbing Layer
US 5,925,500 (7-20-1999)
Photosensitive Elastomer Polymer Compositions for Flexographic Printing Plates
US 5,550,005 (8-27-1996)
Processless Digitally Imaged Printing Plate Using Microspheres
US 6,806,018 (10-19-2004)