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Receiving element for use in thermal dye transfer

US5244861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1992
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249989
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Thermal dye transfer receiving elements are disclosed comprising a base having thereon a dye image-receiving layer, the base comprising a composite film laminated to a support, the dye image-receiving layer being on the composite film side of the base. The composite film comprises a microvoided thermoplastic core layer and at least one substantially void-free thermoplastic surface (skin) layer.

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