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Foam core imaging element with improved optical performance

US6447976B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/134
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an imaging member comprising an imaging layer and a base wherein said base comprises a closed cell foam core sheet and adhered thereto an upper and lower flange sheet, and wherein said imaging member has a stiffness of between 50 and 250 millinewtons and at least one layer of said base comprises whitening agent and said element has L* of greater than 90.4.

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