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Color filter elements comprising hexaalkoxymethylmelamine barrier layers
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1983-06-06
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Granted: 1984-05-22
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Expires: 2003-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A color filter element comprising at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and having a barrier layer separating the sets to prevent color contamination between the sets is disclosed. The barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer. The element is useful in color imaging devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond F. Reithel
- 👤 Armin K. Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:48
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/20; G02B5/22; G02B5/223; G02B5/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A color filter element comprising at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and having a barrier layer separating the sets characterized in that the barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A color filter element comprising at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and having a barrier layer separating the sets characterized in that the barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The color filter element of claim 1 wherein the barrier layer is a polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer having the structure: ##STR3## wherein R represents --CH 2 -- or ##STR4## and R 1 is a straight or branched chain, lower dye radical having up to 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The color filter element of claim 1 wherein the barrier layer is polymerized, cross-linked hexamethoxymethylmelamine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The color filter element of claim 1 comprising at least three differently colored sets of color arrays with a barrier layer separating at least one of the sets from the other sets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The color filter element of claim 1 wherein one surface of the barrier layer is leveled such that an entire color array set overlying the barrier layer lies in substantially the same plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A color imaging element comprising a radiation-sensitive surface having superimposed thereon a color filter element having (a) at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and (b) a barrier layer separating the sets characterized in that the barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A color imaging element comprising a radiation-sensitive surface having superimposed thereon a color filter element having (a) at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and (b) a barrier layer separating the sets characterized in that the barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A solid-state color imaging element comprising a radiation-sensitive surface having superimposed thereon in geometrical registration a color filter element having (a) at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and (b) a barrier layer separating the sets characterized in that the barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A solid-state color imaging element comprising a radiation-sensitive surface having superimposed thereon in geometrical registration a color filter element having (a) at least two differently colored sets of color arrays and (b) a barrier layer separating the sets characterized in that the barrier layer is an optically clear polymerized, crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The element of claim 6 or 7 wherein the barrier layer is a polymerized crosslinked hexaalkoxymethylmelamine monomer having the structure: ##STR5## wherein R represents --CH 2 -- or ##STR6## and R 1 is a straight or branched chain, lower alkyl radical having up to about 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The element of claims 6 or 7 wherein the polymerized crosslinked monomer is hexamethoxymethylmelamine.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The element of claim 6 or 7 wherein the color filter element comprises at least three differently colored sets of color arrays with the barrier layer separating at least one of the sets from the other sets.
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