Printing plate
US6521391B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S430/151
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.
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