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Image transfer apparatus and method

US4659927A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1985
Grant dateApr 21, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F3/102
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for transferring an image from an image sheet to an image-receiving sheet while the sheets are superposed, and an apparatus therefor. A support plate of good thermal conductivity and rigidity is placed against the sheets, and a cover sheet superposed remotely from the support plate. The resulting assembly is passed through a pair of heated rollers. Cooling rollers may cool the superposed sheets following image transfer. Additional cooling may be provided.

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