Laser addressable imaging elements
US5766828A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S430/145
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An infrared laser addressable imaging element comprising a substrate bearing a first layer comprising a reducible light-insensitive silver salt and a binder; and a second layer comprising an infrared absorber, a reducing agent for said silver salt and a binder; wherein said binder of said first layer is a polymeric medium having a glass transition temperature of at least 80.degree. C.
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