Chemically reactive recording medium
US4172605A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31993
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A ribbon, adapted for use on an impact printer, is provided wherein the ribbon is impregnated with a first substantially colorless substance which acts as a color-former when reacted with a second substantially colorless substance acting as a color-developer, present on a portion of a substrate. Upon the transfer of the color-former from the ribbon to the substrate by impact, a colored image will form on those areas of the substrate which are coated or impregnated with the color-developer. Images may thus be selectively transferred to an interior ply of a multi-ply business forms assembly by the conventional transfer methods without appearing on the exterior, impact receiving ply of such an assembly.
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