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Image forming method

US5374496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1993
Grant dateDec 20, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0285
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming method is conducted by subjecting a dry silver salt image forming medium to imagewise exposure and heating to form a light-absorbing organic compound. Thereafter, the medium is subjected to polymerization exposure to imagewise polymerize the medium based on the formation pattern of the light-absorbing compound. The light-absorbing organic compound has specific sensitivities to light in order to maximize contrast.

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