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Metal-semiconductor resistive ribbon for thermal transfer printing and method for using

US4470714A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1982
Grant dateSep 11, 1984
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/914
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A resistive ribbon for thermal transfer printing comprising a support layer bearing a fusible ink composition and a thin aluminum layer upon which is deposited a resistive layer of non-stoichiometric metal silicide is disclosed. Also disclosed are appropriate power sources for using the resistive ribbon, as well as methods for non-impact printing employing the disclosed ribbon.

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