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Support and thermal transfer image-recording material

US6627298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2001
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A support which contains a base layer (B) composed of a biaxially stretched film of a thermoplastic resin containing an inorganic fine powder; and a surface layer (A) provided at least on one side of such base layer (B), which is composed of a biaxially stretched film of a thermoplastic resin having a three dimensional center plane average roughness of about 0.3 &mgr;m or below and a 60 degrees surface glossiness of about 80% or above is disclosed. A thermal transfer image-recording material using such support can produce a clear image having an excellent glossiness and no external waviness.

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