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Thermal transfer recording film

US5236767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1990
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2010

Classification

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

Abstract

A thermal transfer recording film is disclosed, comprising a support having thereon an image protective layer containing a binder composed of a resin soluble in an organic solvent incapable of dissolving the support, said resin having a glass transition point or a melting point of not lower than 60.degree. C., and an adhesive layer containing a binder composed mainly of a polyester resin comprising terephthalic acid as a main acid component, said polyester resin having a glass transition point of from 30.degree. C. to 60.degree. C., in this order, at least one of said image protective layer and adhesive layer containing a coloring material. The recording film forms a transferred image having durability and satisfactory image quality on a smooth surface of a material such as glass, as well as paper and resin films, with a low heat energy.

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