US3690885A
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Image receiving layer for the silver salt diffusion process
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert AG
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Filing: 1970-11-04
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-11-04
Abstract
Abstract CONTINUOUS-TONE OR LINE IMAGES CAN BE PRODUCED BY THE SILVER SALT DIFFUSION PROCESS BY IMAGEWISE EXPOSING A SILVER HALIDE EMULSION LAYER TRANSFERRING THE SILVER HALIDE FROM THE UNEXPOSED POSITIONS TO AN IMAGE-RECEIVING LAYER AND REDUCING THE TRANSFERRED SILVER HALIDE TO SILVER. PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR THE IMAGE-RECEIVING LAYER IS A WATER INSOLUBLE MIXTURE OF CELLULOSE ACETATE AND AN ACETAL OF POLYVINYL ALCOHOL WHICH IS PERMEABLE TO MOISTURE.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Krafft
- 👤 Peter Kruck
- 👤 Rudolf Meyer
- 👤 Maria Scheibitz
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US
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2026-11-05 07:29
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C8/00; G03C8/24; G03C8/26; G03C8/28
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |