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Method for thermally processing an imaging material employing improved heating means

US6051813A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1999
Grant dateApr 18, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03D13/002
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method useful for thermally developing an image in an imaging material. The imaging material can be transported through a first heating zone within a thermal processor to heat the imaging material from an initial temperature to within a developing temperature range. The imaging material may then be transported through a second heating zone within the thermal processor to maintain the temperature of the imaging material within the developing temperature range.

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