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Erasable information recording process using co-crystalline dye complexes

US4513071A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1983
Grant dateApr 23, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G5/0664
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for recording an erasable pattern which comprises selective deaggregation of an aggregate dye complex layer of a recording element. As a result, a color change occurs in the selected areas. In preferred embodiments, the pattern is produced by selectively exposing the layer to laser light. The pattern can be erased by exposing the layer to an appropriate solvent, or by heating the aggregate dye complex.

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