US3723112A
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Manifold imaging method wherein the activator carries a plastic coating material
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1970-07-10
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-07-10
Abstract
Abstract An imaging system wherein a structure comprising a cohesively weak imaging layer sandwiched between a donor sheet and a receiver sheet is used. The imaging layer is activated with an activator comprising at least two components, one of the components being a plastic, the other being a partial solvent for the imaging layer. Upon separation of the receiver and donor sheets a durable, workable, plastic surface is obtained on the image. This surface may then be buffed providing a transparency which will project a true color image.
Inventors
- 👤 R Luebbe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:49
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G17/00; G03G17/08; G03G13/00; G03G13/14; G03G13/16; G03G13/22; G03G13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said activator comprises a plastic component dissolved in a solvent component, said solvent component comprising at least a partial solvent for said imaging layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said activator comprises a plastic component suspended in a solvent component said solvent component comprising at least a partial solvent for said imaging layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said activator is a thermo-solvent in solid form having a melting temperature lower than said imaging layer and including the additional step of melting said activator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said activator comprises styrene-vinyl toluene copolymer dissolved in kerosene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said activator comprises chlorinated polyphenyl dissolved in kerosene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said imaging layer comprises metal-free phthalocyanine in a binder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said imaging layer comprises metal-free phthalocyanine in the X crystalline form in a binder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said imaging layer comprises a mixture of electrically photosensitive pigments in a binder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the thermo-solvent comprises a low melting wax.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the plastic component is soluble in said activator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the activator is a thermo-solvent having a melting temperature lower than said imaging layer and the plastic component is insoluble in said activator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the thermo-solvent is a low melting wax.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |