Process for image reproduction using multilayer photosensitive tonable element
US4174216A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1978 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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