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Infrared absorbing quinoid dyes for dye-donor element used in laser-induced thermal dye transfer

US4952552A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 1990
Grant dateAug 28, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31786
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dye-donor element for laser-induced thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer which also contains an infrared-absorbing material which is different from the dye, and wherein the infrared-absorbing material is a quinoid dye derived from an anthraquinone or naphthoquinone having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein: Z represents the atoms necessary to complete a 5- to 7-membered substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; PA1 each R independently represents hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or alkoxy group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms or an aryl or hetaryl group having from about 5 to about 10 atoms; PA1 m is 4; and PA1 n is 2.

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