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Thermally developable light-sensitive layers containing photobleachable sensitizers

US5153104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 1992
Grant dateOct 6, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/121
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Negative-acting photothermographic imaging systems with improved color fidelity and light fastness are disclosed comprising a photobleachable sensitizer, a nitrate salt, an initiator, a leuco dye, a binder, and an optional organic acid. These systems may be used in a variety of applications comprising single or multiple layers in either single or multiple sheet constructions to provide color imaging elements.

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