US3909328A
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Decoration of substrates by thermal transfer of photosensitive, thermoplastic, dye-imaged film
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-10
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A process for decorating substrates comprises coating a film of photosensitive composition in a thermoplastic binder onto a less adherent carrier, photoimaging the film, heating the film until adhesive and contacting the film surface with a more adherent support, and then separating the carrier and support whereby the film adheres to the support. This process is useful in color decoration of wear fabrics such as leather, vinyls, and textiles. Tipping and valley printing effects are obtained by embossing while transferring.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolf Dessauer
- 👤 Catharine Elizabeth Looney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:10
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C1/00; G03C1/76; G03C1/805; G03C1/52; G03C1/72; G03C1/73; G03C11/00; G03C11/12; G03C5/00; G03C5/56; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
4 words
A DECORATIVE PROCESS COMPRISING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
4 words
A DECORATIVE PROCESS COMPRISING
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
PHOTOIMAGING WITH ACTIVATING LIGHT A COMPOSITE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A FILM COATED ONTO A CARRIER SUPPORT, THE FILM COMPRISING A FRIST PHOTOSENSITIVE DYE-FORMING COMPOSITION IN A FILM-FORMING THEMOPLASTIC BINDER,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
PHOTOIMAGING WITH ACTIVATING LIGHT A COMPOSITE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A FILM COATED ONTO A CARRIER SUPPORT, THE FILM COMPRISING A FRIST PHOTOSENSITIVE DYE-FORMING COMPOSITION IN A FILM-FORMING THEMOPLASTIC BINDER,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
IMPREGNATING THE FILM WITH A SECOND PHOTOSENSITIVE DYEFORMING SYSTEM WHICH IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE FIRST DYE FORMING SYSTEM,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
IMPREGNATING THE FILM WITH A SECOND PHOTOSENSITIVE DYEFORMING SYSTEM WHICH IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE FIRST DYE FORMING SYSTEM,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
impregnating the film with a second photosensitive dye-forming system which is compatible with the first dye-forming system;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
impregnating the film with a second photosensitive dye-forming system which is compatible with the first dye-forming system;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
fixing the photoimage resulting from step (1) prior to photoimaging the second dye-forming system;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
fixing the photoimage resulting from step (1) prior to photoimaging the second dye-forming system;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
FIXING THE PHOTOIMAGE RESULTING FROM STEP (1) PRIOR TO PHOTOIMAGING THE SECOND DYE-FORMING SYSTEM,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
FIXING THE PHOTOIMAGE RESULTING FROM STEP (1) PRIOR TO PHOTOIMAGING THE SECOND DYE-FORMING SYSTEM,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
PHOTOIMAGING WITH ACTIVATING LIGHT THE COATED FILM IMPREGNATED WITH THE SECOND PHOTOSENSITIVE DYE-FORMING SYSTEM
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
PHOTOIMAGING WITH ACTIVATING LIGHT THE COATED FILM IMPREGNATED WITH THE SECOND PHOTOSENSITIVE DYE-FORMING SYSTEM
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
photoimaaging with activating light the coated film impregnated with the second photosensitive dye-forming system;
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
photoimaaging with activating light the coated film impregnated with the second photosensitive dye-forming system;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
heating the film to a temperature of between 40 and 220*C. at which its outer surface is adhesive and contacting the outer film surface with a receiving support more adherent to the film than the carrier support; and
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
heating the film to a temperature of between 40 and 220*C. at which its outer surface is adhesive and contacting the outer film surface with a receiving support more adherent to the film than the carrier support; and
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
HEATING THE FILM TO A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 40 AND 220*C. AT WHICH ITS OUTER SURFACE IS ADHESIVE AND CONTACTING THE OUTER FILM SURFACE WITH A RECEIVING SUPPORT MORE ADHERENT TO THE FILM THAN THE CARRIER SUPPORT, AND
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
HEATING THE FILM TO A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 40 AND 220*C. AT WHICH ITS OUTER SURFACE IS ADHESIVE AND CONTACTING THE OUTER FILM SURFACE WITH A RECEIVING SUPPORT MORE ADHERENT TO THE FILM THAN THE CARRIER SUPPORT, AND
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
SEPARATING THE TWO SUPPORTS, WHEREBY THE PHOTO-IMAGED FILM ADHERES TO AND IS TRANSFERRED TO THE RECEIVING SUPPORT AND IS RELEASED FROM THE CARRIER SUPPORT.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
SEPARATING THE TWO SUPPORTS, WHEREBY THE PHOTO-IMAGED FILM ADHERES TO AND IS TRANSFERRED TO THE RECEIVING SUPPORT AND IS RELEASED FROM THE CARRIER SUPPORT.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
separating the two supports, whereby the photo-imaged film adheres to and is transferred to the receiving support and is released from the carrier support.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
separating the two supports, whereby the photo-imaged film adheres to and is transferred to the receiving support and is released from the carrier support.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |