Imaging element comprising an electrically-conductive layer formed by a glow discharge process
US5681687A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/44
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Imaging elements, such as photographic, electrostatographic and thermal imaging elements, are comprised of a support, an image-forming layer and an electrically-conductive layer produced by coating a layer comprised of a metallo-organic compound and a film-forming binder and subjecting such layer to glow discharge treatment to render it electrically conductive. Use of a metallo-organic compound in combination with a glow discharge treatment provides a controlled degree of electrical conductivity and beneficial chemical, physical and optical properties which adapt the electrically-conductive layer for such purposes as providing protection against static or serving as an electrode which takes part in an image-forming process.
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