The present invention provides ink receptive particles, for receiving an ink containing a recording material, the ink receptive particles comprising trap structures for trapping at least a liquid component of the ink, and a liquid absorbing resin. Using the ink receptive particles, the invention also...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7879416?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7879416 - Ink receptive particles, marking materials system, ink receiving method, recording method, recording apparatus, and ink receptive particle storage cartridge