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Imaging compositions and methods

US8053160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2005
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03C1/732
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging composition, article and method of imaging are disclosed. The imaging composition is energy sensitive such that upon application of a sufficient amount of energy to the composition a color or shade change is affected. The imaging composition is coated on an article to form an energy sensitive article, which may be used in marking work pieces.

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