US4148951A
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Image retention on topical thermograph
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-15
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Granted: 1979-04-10
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Expires: 1998-05-15
Abstract
Abstract Heat storage means are provided for reducing heat loss from a liquid crystal thermographic sheet, which normally has good heat transmission characteristics in order to respond readily to temperature variations along a body surface against which the sheet is pressed. The heat storage means include a sheet or layer of material having relatively poor thermal conductivity disposed adjacent to the thermographic sheet. One or more reflective sheets or layers may be used for reflecting the thermal image back into the layer of poor thermal conductivity.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Clark, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:35
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/26; B41M5/28; B41M5/281; G; G01; G01K; G01K11/00; G01K11/12; G01K11/16; G01K11/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A topical thermographic assembly comprising: a first layer containing temperature-sensitive liquid crystals, and a storage screen comprised of a second layer of relatively low thermal conductivity with respect to the frist layer and adapted for face contact on one side thereof with the first layer and mirror means on the other side of the second layer for reflecting a thermal image back through the second layer onto the temperature-sensitive liquid crystals in the first layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A topical thermographic assembly comprising: a first layer containing temperature-sensitive liquid crystals, and a storage screen comprised of a second layer of relatively low thermal conductivity with respect to the frist layer and adapted for face contact on one side thereof with the first layer and mirror means on the other side of the second layer for reflecting a thermal image back through the second layer onto the temperature-sensitive liquid crystals in the first layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A topical thermographic assembly as defined in claim 1, said storage screen being further comprised of partly-reflective, partly-transparent mirror means on said one side of said second layer for cooperating with the first mirror means for oscillating a thermal image back and forth through the second layer and for inhibiting radiation loss from the assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A topical thermographic assembly as defined in claim 1, said first and second layers being comprised of flat sheets of flexible plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A topical thermographic assembly as claimed in claim 3, said flat sheets being joined in face-to-face contact with one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A topical thermographic assembly as claimed in claim 2, said first and second layers being comprised of flat sheets of material and the partly-reflective, partly-transparent mirror means being sandwiched between them.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A storage screen for a liquid crystal thermographic film comprising: a flat sheet of material adapted for face contact on one side thereof with a liquid crystal thermographic film and being characterized by relatively low thermal conductivity as compared to the film, and mirror means on the other side of said sheet for reflecting a thermal image back through said sheet towards the film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A storage screen for a liquid crystal thermographic film comprising: a flat sheet of material adapted for face contact on one side thereof with a liquid crystal thermographic film and being characterized by relatively low thermal conductivity as compared to the film, and mirror means on the other side of said sheet for reflecting a thermal image back through said sheet towards the film.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A storage screen as defined in claim 6, and semi-transparent, semi-reflective mirror means on said one side of said sheet for cooperating with the first-mentioned mirror means to oscillate a thermal image back and forth through said sheet.
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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) | 1982-04-09 | 1982-10-09 | 1983-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-10-09 | 1987-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-09 | 1990-10-09 | 1991-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |