US3223838A
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Method for the preparation of relief images by the use of a heat-sensitive sheet
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-09
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hoshino Shoichiro
- 👤 Kato Akira
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:50
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A RELIEF IMAGE; WHICH COMPRISES SUPERPOSING AN IMAGE-BEARING ORIGINAL AND A HEAT-SENSITIVE SHEET HAVING A SUPPORT AND A LAYER THEREON COMPRISED OF A HETEROGENEOUSLY DISPERSED MIXTURE JOF A HEAT-FUSIBLE MATERIAL HAVING A MELTING POINT OF FROM 50* TO 150*C. IN A POLYMERIC COMPOUND AS A BINDER, STRUCTURE COMPRISING ELECTRIC-FIELD CONCENTRATING MEANS HAVING ITS MAXIMUM FIELD DENSITY NEAR SAID EXTRACTION CHANNEL AT THE ANODE SIDE THEREOF A HOLLOW ROD CATHODE EXTENDING TOWARD SAID EXTRACTION CHANNEL AND MAGNET MEANS HAVING A MAGNETIC POLE END AT SAID SAME LOCATION, WHEREBY SAID ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS SPACIALLY AND TEMPORARALLY FIX THE DISCHARGE PLASMA NEAR SAID EXTRACTION CHANNEL, THE MATERIAL UNDER INVESTIGATION BEING DISPOSED IN SAID HOLLOW ROD CATHODE AND BEING RELEASED AT THE END OF SAID HOLOOW ROD CATHODE WHICH IS DIRECTED TOWARD THE THE HEAT-FUSIBLE MATERIAL IS FUSED HOMOGENOUSLY WITH THE POLYMERIC COMPOUND WHEREBY SAID PARTS OF THE LAYER REMAINING ON THE SUPPORT DEFINE A RELIEF IMAGE OF THE IMAGE ON SAID ORIGINAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
166 words
A METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF A RELIEF IMAGE; WHICH COMPRISES SUPERPOSING AN IMAGE-BEARING ORIGINAL AND A HEAT-SENSITIVE SHEET HAVING A SUPPORT AND A LAYER THEREON COMPRISED OF A HETEROGENEOUSLY DISPERSED MIXTURE JOF A HEAT-FUSIBLE MATERIAL HAVING A MELTING POINT OF FROM 50* TO 150*C. IN A POLYMERIC COMPOUND AS A BINDER, STRUCTURE COMPRISING ELECTRIC-FIELD CONCENTRATING MEANS HAVING ITS MAXIMUM FIELD DENSITY NEAR SAID EXTRACTION CHANNEL AT THE ANODE SIDE THEREOF A HOLLOW ROD CATHODE EXTENDING TOWARD SAID EXTRACTION CHANNEL AND MAGNET MEANS HAVING A MAGNETIC POLE END AT SAID SAME LOCATION, WHEREBY SAID ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS SPACIALLY AND TEMPORARALLY FIX THE DISCHARGE PLASMA NEAR SAID EXTRACTION CHANNEL, THE MATERIAL UNDER INVESTIGATION BEING DISPOSED IN SAID HOLLOW ROD CATHODE AND BEING RELEASED AT THE END OF SAID HOLOOW ROD CATHODE WHICH IS DIRECTED TOWARD THE THE HEAT-FUSIBLE MATERIAL IS FUSED HOMOGENOUSLY WITH THE POLYMERIC COMPOUND WHEREBY SAID PARTS OF THE LAYER REMAINING ON THE SUPPORT DEFINE A RELIEF IMAGE OF THE IMAGE ON SAID ORIGINAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |