Diffusion transfer products adapted for multiple application of processing composition and/or opacifier and processes for their use

Claim 2

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 3

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 4

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 5

a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer, the silver halide of which has contiguous thereto a nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor which is capable of diffusing imagewise to said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; b. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; c. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 6

a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer the silver halide of which has contiguous thereto a nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor which is capable of diffusing imagewise to said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; e. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 7

a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer the silver halide of which has contiguous thereto a nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor which is capable of diffusing imagewise to said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; each said nonDiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 8

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 9

a developable emulsion layer of a hydrophilic colloid and a water-insoluble metal salt which is developable by an aromatic primary amino color developing agent to substantial density without exposure to light, said metal salt having contiguous thereto a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; b. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; c. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 10

a developable emulsion layer of a hydrophilic colloid and a water-insoluble metal salt which is developable by an aromatic primary amino color developing agent to substantial density without exposure to light, said metal salt having contiguous thereto a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; e. a COlor-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 11

a developable emulsion layer of a hydrophilic colloid and a water-insoluble metal salt which is developable by an aromatic primary amino color developing agent to substantial density without exposure to light, said metal salt having contiguous thereto a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 12

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 13

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 14

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 15

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 16

LINK is a connecting radical elected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 17

a developable emulsion layer of a hydrophilic colloid and a water-insoluble metal salt which is developable by an aromatic primary amino color developing agent to substantial density without exposure to light, said metal salt having contiguous thereto a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; b. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; c. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 18

a developable emulsion layer of a hydrophilic colloid and a water-insoluble metal salt which is developable by an aromatic primary amino color developing agent to substantial density without exposure to light, said metal salt having contiguous thereto a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; d. aN alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; e. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 19

a developable emulsion layer of a hydrophilic colloid and a water-insoluble metal salt which is developable by an aromatic primary amino color developing agent to substantial density without exposure to light, said metal salt having contiguous thereto a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye: each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 20

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercury radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 21

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 22

a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer, the silver halide of which has contiguous thereto a nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor which is capable of diffusing imagewise to said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; b. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; c. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 23

a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer the silver halide of which has contiguous thereto a nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor which is capable of diffusing imagewise to said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer comprising a hydrophilic colloid containing a water-insoluble reactant capable of forming a water-insoluble salt with mercaptans; e. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 24

LINK is a connecting radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercury radical, an oxy radical, an alkylidene radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical;

Claim 25

a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer the silver halide of which has contiguous thereto a nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor which is capable of diffusing imagewise to said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 26

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK:

Claim 27

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK:

Claim 28

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK:

Claim 29

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazoLone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 30

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, saiD COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 31

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 32

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 33

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 34

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 35

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 36

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 37

The photographic film unit of claim 2 wherein said developing agent is an aromatic primary amino color developing agent and the photosensitive portion of said photosensitive element comprises a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary aminO color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye, a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye and a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye.

Claim 38

COUP is a coupler radical selected from the group consisting of a 5-pyrazolone coupler radical, a pyrazolotriazole coupler radical, a phenolic coupler radical and an open-chain ketomethylene coupler radical, said COUP being substituted in the coupling position with said LINK;

Claim 39

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 40

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 41

The photographic film unit of claim 3 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 42

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 43

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 44

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 45

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 46

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 47

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 48

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 49

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 50

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 51

BALL is a photographically inert organic ballasting radical of such molecular size and configuration as to render said coupler nondiffusible during development in said alkaline processing composition;

Claim 52

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and6. n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercury radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical, and an azoxy radical; B. a top sheet superposed over the outermost layer of said photosensitive element; C. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and said underlying outermost layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and D. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent and a silver halide solvent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent support; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to effect said discharge between said layers; III. thereby effecting development of each of said exposed silver halide emulsion layers, thus causing said aromatic primary amino color developing agent to become oxidized imagewise; IV. said oxidized developing agent reacting with said immobilizing coupler present in each said photosensitive silver halide emulsion layer to form an immobile product; V. whereby remaining silver halide in each said silver halide emulsion layer corresponding to unexposed and thus undeveloped areas forms a soluble silver complex with said silver halide solvent present in said processing composition and transfers to each said adjacent nuclei layer; VI. whereby said transferred silver complex is reduced in said nuclei layer, thus causing said developing agent to become oxidized; VII. said oxidized developing agent reacting with said nondiffusible coupler present in eaCh said nuclei layer to form imagewise distributions, respectively, of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each said silver halide emulsion layer; VIII. whereby at least a portion of said imagewise distributions of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye diffuse to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and IX. maintaining the composite structure intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 53

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 54

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 55

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 56

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and 6. n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; II. a top sheet superposed over said outermost layer of said photosensitive element; III. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and the underlying outermost layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and IV. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent and a silver halide solvent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition.

Claim 57

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 58

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 59

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 60

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 61

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 62

The photographic film unit of claim 3 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 63

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 64

SOL is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent contains an acidic solubilizing group, and SOL is an acidic solubilizing group when said color developing agent is free of an acidic solubilizing group; and

Claim 65

The photographic film unit of claim 3 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition, and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 66

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; II. a top sheet superposed over said red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; III. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and said underlying red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and IV. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition.

Claim 67

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; II. a transparent sheet superposed over said blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; III. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said transparent sheet and said underlying blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and IV. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition.

Claim 68

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; II. a top sheet superposed over the outermost layer of said photosensitive element; III. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and the underlying outermost layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and IV. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition.

Claim 69

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; II. a transparent sheet superposed over said blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; III. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said transparent sheet and said underlying blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and IV. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent and a silver halide solvent; one of said Rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition.

Claim 70

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical, and an azoxy radical; II. a transparent sheet superposed over said blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; III. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said transparent sheet and said underlying blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and IV. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition.

Claim 71

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercury radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; B. a top sheet superposed over the outermost layer of said photosensitive element; C. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and the underlying outermost layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and D. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent support; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to effect said discharges between said layers; III. thereby effecting development of each oF said exposed silver halide emulsion layers, thus causing said aromatic primary amino color developing agent to become oxidized imagewise; IV. whereby said oxidized developing agent reacts with said nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler contiguous to the silver halide of each said photosensitive silver halide emulsion layer to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor; V. each said mercaptan development inhibitor thereafter diffusing imagewise to each said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; VI. each said barrier layer preventing said diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor formed in one Color-Forming Unit from diffusing to another Color-Forming Unit by forming an insoluble salt with mercaptans diffusing to said barrier layer; VII. whereby the remaining areas of each said developable emulsion layer wherein development has not been inhibited are thus developed spontaneously by said developing agent thus causing said developing agent to become oxidized; VIII. whereby said oxidized developing agent will then react with said nondiffusible coupler contiguous to the metal salt in each developable emulsion layer to form imagewise distributions, respectively, of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each said silver halide emulsion layer; IX. whereby at least a portion of said imagewise distributions of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye diffuse to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and X. maintaining the composite structure intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 72

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercury radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; B. a transparent sheet superposed over said blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; C. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said transparent sheet and said underlying blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and D. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent and a silver halide solvent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent sheet; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to effect said discharges between said layers; III. thereby effecting development of each of said exposed silver halide emulsion layers, thus causing said aromatic primary amino color developing agent to become oxidized imagewise; IV. said oxidized developing agent reacting with said iMmobilizing coupler present in each said photosensitive silver halide emulsion layer to form an immobile product; V. whereby remaining silver halide in each said silver halide emulsion layer corresponding to unexposed and thus undeveloped areas forms a soluble silver complex with said silver halide solvent present in said processing composition and transfers to each said adjacent nuclei layer; VI. whereby said transferred silver complex is reduced in said nuclei layer, thus causing said developing agent to become oxidized; VII. said oxidized developing agent reacting with said nondiffusible coupler present in each said nuclei layer to form imagewise distributions, respectively, of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each said silver halide emulsion layer; VIII. whereby at least a portion of said imagewise distributions of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye diffuse to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and IX. maintaining the composite structure intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 73

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; B. a transparent sheet superposed over said blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; C. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said transparent sheet and said underlying blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and D. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent sheet; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to effect said discharges between said layers; III. thereby effecting deveLopment of each of said exposed, direct positive silver halide emulsion layers, thus causing said aromatic primary amino color developing agent to become oxidized imagewise corresponding to unexposed areas of each said direct positive silver halide emulsion layer; IV. said oxidized developing agent reacting with said nondiffusible coupler present in each said silver halide emulsion layer to form imagewise distributions, respectively, of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each said silver halide emulsion layer; V. whereby at least a portion of said imagewise distributions of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye diffuse to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and VI. the composite structure being maintained intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 74

n is a integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical, and a azoxy radical; B. a transparent sheet superposed over said blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; C. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will affect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said transparent sheet said underlying blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and D. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing a aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent sheet; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to affect said discharges between said layers; III. thereby effecting development of each of said exposed silver halide emulsion layers, thus causing said aromatic primary amino color developing agent to become oxidized imagewise; IV. whereby said oxidized developing agent reacts with said nondiffusible development inhibitor-releasing coupler contiguous to the silver halide of each said photosensitive silver halide emulsion layer to release a diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor; V. each said mercaptan development inhibitor thereafter diffusing imagewise to each said adjacent developable emulsion layer to inhibit development therein; VI. each said barrier layer preventing said diffusible mercaptan development inhibitor formed in one Color-Forming Unit from diffusing to another Color-Forming Unit by forming an insoluble salt with mercaptans diffusing to said barrier layer; VII. whereby the remaining areas of each said developable emulsion layer wherein development has not been inhibited are thus developed spontaneously by said developing agent thus causing said developing agent to become oxidized; VIII. whereby said oxidized developing agent will the react with said nondiffusible coupler contiguous to the metal salt in each developable emulsion layer to form Imagewise distributions, respectively, of diffusible cyan, magnet and yellow dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each said silver halide emulsion layer; IX. whereby at least a portion of said imagewise distributions of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye diffuse to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and X. maintaining the composite structure intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 75

n is an integer of 1 to 2 when said LINK is an alkylidene radical, and n is 1 when said LINK is a radical selected from the group consisting of an azo radical, a mercuri radical, an oxy radical, a thio radical, a dithio radical and an azoxy radical; B. a top sheet superposed over said red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element; C. a first rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and said underlying red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer of said photosensitive element adjacent thereto; and D. a second rupturable container being positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container by said pressure-applying members will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said alkaline solution-permeable support of said photosensitive element and said image-receiving layer; said film unit containing an aromatic primary amino color developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent support; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to effect said discharges between said layers; III. thereby effecting development of each of said exposed, direct positive silver halide emulsion layers, thus causing said aromatic primary amino color developing agent to become oxidized imagewise corresponding to unexposed areas of each said direct positive silver halide emulsion layer; IV. said oxidized developing agent reacting with said nondiffusible coupler present in each said silver halide emulsion layer to form imagewise distributions, respectively, of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each said silver halide emulsion layer; V. whereby at least a portion of said imagewise distributions of diffusible cyan, magenta and yellow dye diffuse to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and VI. the composite structure being maintained intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 76

The photographic film unit of claim 3 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 77

The photographic film unit of claim 3 including a pH-lowering layer which is capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 78

The photographic film unit of claim 3 wherein each said nondiffusible coupler is contained in a layer contiguous to each said silver halide emulsion layer.

Claim 79

A photographic film unit which is adapted to be processed by passing said unit between a pair of juxtaposed pressure-applying members comprising: I. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a direct positive, red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; b. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; c. a direct positive, green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; and e. a direct positive, blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 80

The photographic film unit of claim 10 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said transparent sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition, and each said direct positive silver halide emulsion is an internal image emulsion wherein the silver halide forms latent images predominantly inside the silver halide grains.

Claim 81

The photographic film unit of claim 11 wherein said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 82

The photographic film unit of claim 11 wherein said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 83

A photographic film unit which is adapted to be processed by passing said unit between a pair of juxtaposed pressure-applying members comprising: I. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a direct positive, blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; b. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavEnging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; c. a direct positive, green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; and e. a direct positive, red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 84

The photographic film unit of claim 14 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said top sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition, and each said direcT positive silver halide emulsion is an internal image emulsion wherein the silver halide forms latent images predominantly inside the silver halide grains.

Claim 85

The photographic film unit of claim 15 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 86

The photographic film unit of claim 15 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 87

A photographic film unit which is adapted to be processed by passing said unit between a pair of juxtaposed pressure-applying members comprising: I. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 88

The photographic film unit of claim 18 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said developable emulsion is an emulsion of a hydrophilic colloid, silver thiocyanate and physical development nuclei that can be developed to substantial density without exposure to light, and said transparent sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 89

The photographic film unit of claim 19 wherein said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 90

The photographic film unit of claim 19 wherein said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermEdiate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 91

A photographic film unit which is adapted to be processed by passing said unit between a pair of juxtaposed pressure-applying members comprising: I. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 92

The photographic film unit of claim 22 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said developable emulsion is an emulsion of a hydrophilic colloid, silver thiocyanate and physical development nuclei that can be developed to substantial density without exposure to light, and said top sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 93

The photographic film unit of claim 23 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 94

The photographic film unit of claim 23 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 95

A photographic film unit which is adapted to be processed by passing said unit between a pair of juxtaposed pressure-applying members comprising a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; b. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; c. a red-senSitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; e. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; f. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; g. a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; h. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; i. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; j. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; and k. a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 96

The photographic film unit of claim 26 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said silver halide solvent is present in said rupturable container, and said transparent sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 97

The photographic film unit of claim 27 wherein said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 98

The photographic film of claim 27 wherein said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 99

A photographic film unit which is adapted to be processed by passing said unit between a pair of juxtaposed pressure-applying members comprising: I. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; b. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; c. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; e. a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; f. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; g. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; h. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; i. a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; j. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; and k. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 100

The photographic film unit of claim 30 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said silver halide solvent is present in said rupturable container, and said top sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 101

The photographic film unit of claim 31 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 102

The photographic film unit of claim 31 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 103

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: a. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising at least one photosensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible dye image-providing material capable of reacting with oxidized developing agent to produce a diffusible dye; b. a top sheet superposed over the outermost layer of said photosensitive element from said transparent support; c. a first rupturable container positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said first container will effect a discharge of said first container''s contents between said top sheet and said outermost layer of said photosensitive element; and d. a second rupturable container positioned transverse at least a portion of a leading edge of said photosensitive element so that a compressive force applied to said second container will effect a discharge of said second container''s contents between said image-receiving layer and the innermost layer of said photosensitive element from said transparent support; said film unit containing a developing agent; one of said rupturable containers containing an opacifying agent; and the other said rupturable container containing an alkaline processing composition; II. applying compressive force to said rupturable containers to effect said discharges between said layers; III. thereby effecting development of each of said exposed silver halide emulsion layers; IV. forming an imagewise distribution of diffusible dye as a function of said imagewise exposure of each of said silver halide emulsion layers; V. at least a portion of each of said imagewise distributions of diffusible dye diffusing to said image-receiving layer to provide a positive dye image viewable through said transparent support; and VI. maintaining the composite structure intact subsequent to said processing.

Claim 104

The process of claim 34 wherein said developing agent is an aromatic primary amino color developing agent and the photosensitive portion of said photosensitive element comprises a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye, a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye and a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye.

Claim 105

The process of claim 35 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, and said imagewise exposure being effected through said top sheet.

Claim 106

The process of claim 35 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent, and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent support.

Claim 107

The process of claim 35 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition, said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element, and said imagewise exposure being effected through said top sheet.

Claim 108

The process of claim 35 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition, said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, and said imagewise exposure being effected through said transparent support.

Claim 109

The process of claim 35 wherein said film unit includes a pH-lowering layer which is capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 110

The process of claim 35 wherein each said nondiffusible coupler is contained in a layer contiguous to each said silver halide emulsion layer.

Claim 111

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: A. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following Layers in the order recited: a. a direct positive, red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; b. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; c. a direct positive, green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; and e. a direct positive, blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 112

The process of claim 42 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said transparent sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition and each said direct positive silver halide emulsion is an internal image emulsion wherein the silver halide forms latent images predominantly inside the silver halide grains.

Claim 113

The process of claim 43 wherein said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 114

The process of claim 43 wherein said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 115

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: A. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a direct positive, blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; b. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; c. a direct positive, green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable interlayer containing a compound capable of scavenging oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent; and e. a direct positive, red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 116

The process of claim 46 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said top sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition, and each said direct positive silver halide emulsion is an internal image emulsion wherein the silver halide forms latent images predominantly inside the silver halide grains.

Claim 117

The proceSs of claim 47 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 118

The process of claim 47 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable containers contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 119

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: A. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 120

The process of claim 50 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said developable emulsion is an emulsion of a hydrophilic colloid, silver thiocyanate and physical development nuclei that can be developed to substantial density without exposure to light, and said transparent sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 121

The process of claim 51 wherein said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 122

The process of claim 51 wherein said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 123

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: A. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a Color-Forming Unit comprising:

Claim 124

The process of claim 54 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said developable emulsion is an emulsion of a hydrophilic colloid, silver thiocyanate and physical development nuclei that can be developed to substantial density without exposure to light, and said top sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 125

The process of claim 55 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 126

The process of claim 55 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 127

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: A. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; b. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; c. a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; e. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; f. a spacer layer comprIsing a hydrophilic polymer; g. a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; h. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; i. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; j. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; and k. a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 128

The process of claim 58 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said silver halide solvent is present in said rupturable container and said transparent sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 129

The process of claim 59 wherein said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.

Claim 130

The process of claim 59 wherein said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent, said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said film unit contains an opaque reflecting layer intermediate said image-receiving layer and said photosensitive element.

Claim 131

A process of forming a transfer image comprising: I. imagewise exposing a photographic film unit comprising: A. a transparent support coated with an image-receiving layer having thereon a photosensitive element comprising an alkaline solution-permeable support having thereon the following layers in the order recited: a. a blue-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; b. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; c. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible yellow dye; d. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; e. a green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; f. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; g. a nuclei layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible magenta dye; h. an alkaline solution-permeable barrier layer for retaining soluble silver ion complex; i. a red-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing an immobilizing coupler which is capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to form an immobile product; j. a spacer layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer; and k. a nucleI layer containing physical development nuclei and a nondiffusible coupler capable of reacting with oxidized aromatic primary amino color developing agent to produce a diffusible cyan dye; each said nondiffusible coupler having the formula: DYE-LINK-(COUP-BALL)n or BALL-LINK-(COUP-SOL)n wherein:

Claim 132

The process of claim 62 wherein said aromatic primary amino color developing agent is a p-phenylenediamine developing agent which is present in said alkaline processing composition, said silver halide solvent is present in said rupturable container and said top sheet is coated with, successively, a pH-lowering layer and an alkaline solution-permeable polymeric timing layer on the side thereof which is closest to said photosensitive element, said pH-lowering layer being capable of lowering the pH of the film unit subsequent to diffusion therethrough by said alkaline processing composition.

Claim 133

The process of claim 63 wherein said top sheet is transparent, said first rupturable container contains an opacifying agent and said second rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition having therein an opacifying agent.

Claim 134

The process of claim 63 wherein said top sheet is opaque, said first rupturable container contains an alkaline processing composition and said second rupturable container contains an opacifying agent.