US3734733A
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Positive working photo-thermographic materials containing bi-imidazolyl compounds and reducing agents and the use thereof in color development
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1971-04-08
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A RECORDING ELEMENT CARRYING A PHOTO-OXIDIZING BIIMIDAZOLYL COMPOUND IS CHEMICALLY REACTIVE CONTACT WITH A COMPOUND HAVING REDUCING PROPERTIES IN IMAGEWISE EXPOSED TO ACTIVATING RADIATION TO EFFECT REACTION BETWEEN THE BI-IMIDAZOLYL COMPOUND IN THE EXPOSES AREAS OF THE ELEMENT AND THE REDUCING COMPOUND TO DESTROY THEREDUCING PROPERTIES OF THE LATTER IN SUCH EXPOSED AREA AND THEREAFTER THE EXPOSED ELEMENT IS UNIFORMLY CONTACTED WITH AN IMAGE-FORMING COMPOUND WHICH IS REACTIVE ON HEATING WITH SAID REDUCING COMPOUND TO PRODUCE A DISTINCTIVE COLORATION AND HEATED SO AS TO PRODUCE BY SUCH REACTION A VISIBLE IMAGE CORRESPONDING TO THE UNEXPECTED AREAS OF THE RECORDING ELEMENT.
Inventors
- 👤 A Poot
- 👤 Besauw J Van
- 👤 T Ghys
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2026-10-27 10:33
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/56; G03C1/00; G03C1/72; G03C1/73
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |