US4130425A
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Subtractive developer for lithographic plates
Assignee: Marcole Inc
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Filing: 1976-12-29
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Granted: 1978-12-19
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Expires: 1996-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An improved subtractive developer for use on lithographic plates is disclosed and claimed. More particularly, a subtractive developer which is comprised of alcohols of lower alkyls in combination of approximately equal parts with a complex mixture of water, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, surface active synthetic detergent soap, free fatty carboxylic acid, and inorganic phosphate.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy M. Boyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:06
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/26; G03F7/30; G03F7/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A composition for developing presensitized negative, subtractive lithographic plates comprising between 40% and 50% of a first part and between 50% and 60% of a second part, said first part comprising alcohols of lower-alkyls and said second part comprising a mixture of water, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, nonionic surface active synthetic detergent, soap of the group comprising potassium oleate and linoleate, free fatty carboxylic acid of the group comprising oleic and linoleate acid, and inorganic phosphate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A composition for developing presensitized negative, subtractive lithographic plates comprising between 40% and 50% of a first part and between 50% and 60% of a second part, said first part comprising alcohols of lower-alkyls and said second part comprising a mixture of water, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, nonionic surface active synthetic detergent, soap of the group comprising potassium oleate and linoleate, free fatty carboxylic acid of the group comprising oleic and linoleate acid, and inorganic phosphate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the alcohol is isopropyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the components of said second part mixture are in the weight ratio of water 73% to 75%, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 15% to 20%, surface active synthetic detergent 4% to 5%, soap 1% to 2%, free fatty carboxylic acid 2% to 3%, and inorganic phosphate 4% to 5%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein the inorganic phosphate is tetrasodium pyrophosphate.
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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) | 1981-12-18 | 1982-06-19 | 1982-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-18 | 1986-06-19 | 1986-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-18 | 1990-06-19 | 1990-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |