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Thermal transfer printing dyesheet

US5700756A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1996
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31855
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dyesheet for thermal transfer printing comprising a thermoplastic substrate film supporting a dyecoat containing a thermal transfer dye on one surface and a heat resistant backcoat on the other, wherein the backcoat comprises the following components: PA1 a) a crosslinked polymeric binder having a thickness t and containing therein a combination of PA1 b) lubricating particles and PA1 c) load-bearing particles having an average diameter greater than t, and the haze value is less than 12%.

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