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Dispersions of ionic liquids for photothermographic systems and methods of making such systems

US6531273B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2001
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/145
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention involves dispersions comprising ionic liquids and a non-ionic surfactant, optionally further comprising a photographically useful compound such as a dye-forming coupler. Such dispersions form coatings that are relatively free of physical defects, and show reduced problems such as crystallization of components like the couplers or ion pairs.

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