Patent · US Expired

Printing plate

US6521391B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2000
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 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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