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Marking transfer sheets
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-01
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1999-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A marking transfer sheet comprising an imaging layer of pigment, binder and a color-forming, radiation-sensitive component on a carrier film and a process for its use comprising exposing the imaging layer to a pattern of radiation to form a mark, heating the imaging layer until adhesive, and contacting the imaging layer with a support more adherent to the imaging layer than the carrier film; and optionally separating the carrier film from the imaging layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolf Dessauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:07
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C11/00; G03C11/12; G03C1/00; G03C1/72; G03C1/73; G03C1/732; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12; G06K1/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A marking transfer sheet comprising an imaging layer on a carrier support, the imaging layer comprising (a) a radiation-sensitive composition which, upon exposure to radiation, is capable of forming a colored substance that can absorb at least a portion of the wavelength of light in the visible spectrum, the radiation-sensitive composition being present in an amount sufficient to produce, upon exposure to radiation, a detectable difference in diffuse reflectance density between exposed and unexposed areas, (b) pigment capable of diffusely reflecting the wavelengths of light absorbed by the colored substance, the pigment being present in a density of about from 0.05 to 0.34 gram per square foot, and (c) radiation-transmissive, colorless, polymeric, film-forming, thermoplastic binder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A marking transfer sheet comprising an imaging layer on a carrier support, the imaging layer comprising (a) a radiation-sensitive composition which, upon exposure to radiation, is capable of forming a colored substance that can absorb at least a portion of the wavelength of light in the visible spectrum, the radiation-sensitive composition being present in an amount sufficient to produce, upon exposure to radiation, a detectable difference in diffuse reflectance density between exposed and unexposed areas, (b) pigment capable of diffusely reflecting the wavelengths of light absorbed by the colored substance, the pigment being present in a density of about from 0.05 to 0.34 gram per square foot, and (c) radiation-transmissive, colorless, polymeric, film-forming, thermoplastic binder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 1 wherein the imaging layer has a thickness of about from 0.2 to 0.8 mil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 2 wherein the imaging layer has a thickness of about from 0.2 to 0.5 mil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 1 wherein the radiation-sensitive composition forms a colored substance upon exposure to ultraviolet light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 4 wherein the colored substance is fixed upon exposure to light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 1 wherein the pigment is a heavy metal oxide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 6 wherein the pigment consists essentially of TiO 2 .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A marking composition of claim 1 wherein the carrier support exhibits UV absorbance sufficient to impede the imaging of the radiation-sensitive component through the carrier support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A marking transfer sheet of claim 1 further comprising at least about 1% by weight of the thermoplastic binder, of UV light absorber.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |