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Positive imaging diffusion - transfer dry silver system

US5206112A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1991
Grant dateApr 27, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03C8/4066
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photothermographic composite structure for use in a solvent-free dye thermal positive imaging diffusion-transfer process comprising: PA1 (a) an image-receiving element comprising a polymeric dyeable image-receiving layer having a glass transition temperature in the range of 20.degree. to 200.degree. C., and PA1 (b) strippably adhered to said image-receiving element, an imageable photothermographic element comprising in at least one layer thereof a binder, a silver source material, photosensitive silver halide in catalytic proximity to said silver source material, and a formazan dye.

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