Patent · US Expired

Method for preparing an image element for making an improved printing plate according to the silver salt diffusion transfer process

US6040109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1999
Grant dateMar 21, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/136
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to the present invention there is provided a method for preparing an imaging element comprising the steps of coating in the order given on a grained and anodized side of an aluminum support (i) an image receiving layer containing physical development nuclei, (ii) a photosensitive layer containing a silver halide emulsion being in water permeable relationship with said image receiving layer and (iii) optionally an antistress layer being in water permeable relationship with said image receiving layer comprising unhardened gelatin, characterized in that said aluminum support when being coated with said photosensitive layer is in contact with a guiding roller, heated at a temperature between 35 and 70.degree. C.

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