US3706276A
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Thermal transfer sheet
Assignee: White Consolidated Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-18
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1990-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A sheet for receiving a thermally formed design of material from a transfer sheet or the like of thermally transferable heatsensitive material. The surface of the receiving sheet is defined by material which has been formed under conditions yielding a reticulated, stippled or particulated texture thereby providing a plurality of spaced contacts for receiving the transferred material with a resolution of at least 5.0 line pairs per millimeter.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshikazu Yamada
- 👤 Joseph Tat-Hin Sund
- 👤 Daniel R Logue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:52
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/50; B41M5/52; B41M5/5218; B41M5/5254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
In combination, a donor sheet carrying a thermally transferable heat-sensitive material, a donee sheet, for receiving said heat sensitive material, having a surface textured with a continuous plurality of ridges defining discrete depressed regions, opposed portions of said ridges being spaced a distance of 5-45 microns whereby to provide spaced contacts receptive to said heat-sensitive material for receiving, upon contact with said layer, thermal transfer from said layer and separation of said sheets, a thermally formed design of said material having a resolution of at least 5.0 line pairs per millimeter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination, a donor sheet carrying a thermally transferable heat-sensitive material, a donee sheet, for receiving said heat sensitive material, having a surface textured with a continuous plurality of ridges defining discrete depressed regions, opposed portions of said ridges being spaced a distance of 5-45 microns whereby to provide spaced contacts receptive to said heat-sensitive material for receiving, upon contact with said layer, thermal transfer from said layer and separation of said sheets, a thermally formed design of said material having a resolution of at least 5.0 line pairs per millimeter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which the surface of said sheet is reticulated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which said surface-defining material includes a substantial amount by weight dispersed therein of inorganic particulate material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which said surface-defining material comprises polyvinyl chloride as the major organic component thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 2 including from about 0.5 to about 8 parts by weight of kaolin per part of said surface-defining material dispersed in said surface-defining material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which the surface of said sheet is defined by organic polymeric material having a reticulated texture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a donor sheet carrying a layer of thermally transferable heat-sensitive material, a donee sheet for receiving said heat-sensitive material, said sheet comprising a base, particulate material and a binder securing said particulate material to said base, said particulate material extending above said binder to define a textured surface in contact with said heat-sensitive material for receiving, upon contact with said layer, thermal transfer from said layer and separatiOn of said sheets, a thermally formed design of said heat-sensitive material having a resolution of at least 5.0 line pairs per millimeter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a donor sheet carrying a layer of thermally transferable heat-sensitive material, a donee sheet for receiving said heat-sensitive material, said sheet comprising a base, particulate material and a binder securing said particulate material to said base, said particulate material extending above said binder to define a textured surface in contact with said heat-sensitive material for receiving, upon contact with said layer, thermal transfer from said layer and separatiOn of said sheets, a thermally formed design of said heat-sensitive material having a resolution of at least 5.0 line pairs per millimeter.
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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) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |