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Process for image reproduction using multilayer photosensitive tonable element

US4174216A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1978
Grant dateNov 13, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 12, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F3/103
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image reproduction process which comprises exposing a multilayer element comprising (1) cover sheet, (2) photoadherent layer, and (3) tonable contiguous layer; stripping the cover sheet with either the exposed or unexposed areas of the photoadherent layer adhered thereto while the other areas of the photoadherent layer remain on the contiguous layer; and toning the areas of the contiguous layer from which the photoadherent layer were removed. Reverse and duplicate images can be produced.

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