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Dye-donor binder for laser-induced thermal dye transfer

US5215958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1992
Grant dateJun 1, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/256
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a dye donor element for laser-induced thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising an image dye in a binder and an infrared absorbing material associated therewith, and wherein said binder comprises an inorganic colloid, such as colloidal titanium dioxide or colloidal silicon dioxide.

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