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Microvoided supports for receiving element used in thermal dye transfer

US5100862A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1991
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2011

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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-receiving element for thermal dye transfer including a support having thereon a polymeric dye image-receiving layer wherein the support includes a continuous oriented polymer matrix having dispersed therein microbeads of a cross-linked polymer coated with a slip agent and which are at least partially bordered by void space.

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