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Photothermographic toners

US4585734A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1985
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/166
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Certain effective toning systems for silver halide/silver salt/reducing agent photothermographic imaging materials tend to bleach the final image. The presently disclosed toning system of phthalazine and an active-hydrogen containing heterocyclic compound is more stable than some previous toners.

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