US4272603A
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Resin blends for improved vesicular systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-06
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Granted: 1981-06-09
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Expires: 1999-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A vesicular photographic material comprising a polymeric matrix containing a sensitizer which liberates gas when exposed to light, and a process for manufacture of said material. The polymeric matrix comprises a blend of polymethacrylonitrile homopolymer with another resin selected from the group consisting of vinyl polymers and copolymers; epoxy polymers; and copolymers with polyurethane segments. Improved photometrics, particularly film speed, are realized.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Chenevert
- 👤 John R. Grawe
- 👤 John C. McDaniel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:05
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In a light-sensitive vesicular material comprising a thermoplastic resin vehicle coated onto a polyethylene terephthalate backing in which is dispersed a photosensitive compound which is capable of decomposing to yield nitrogen gas when exposed to actinic radiation, said vehicle consisting of a blended polymer admixture of a homopolymer of methacrylonitrile and a copolymer of vinylidene chloride and acrylonitrile having 60-90% by weight vinylidene chloride which is compatible with said homopolymer of methacrylonitrile wherein the amount of said copolymer is greater than 50% by weight of the total weight of the blended polymers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a light-sensitive vesicular material comprising a thermoplastic resin vehicle coated onto a polyethylene terephthalate backing in which is dispersed a photosensitive compound which is capable of decomposing to yield nitrogen gas when exposed to actinic radiation, said vehicle consisting of a blended polymer admixture of a homopolymer of methacrylonitrile and a copolymer of vinylidene chloride and acrylonitrile having 60-90% by weight vinylidene chloride which is compatible with said homopolymer of methacrylonitrile wherein the amount of said copolymer is greater than 50% by weight of the total weight of the blended polymers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A light-sensitive vesicular material as set forth in claim 1 wherein said methacrylonitrile homopolymer has a molecular weight below 500,000.
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