On-press developable imageable elements
US8240943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24802
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A negative-working imageable element has an imageable layer and a topcoat layer that contains a composition that will change color upon exposure to imaging infrared radiation. The imageable element can be imaged and developed on-press to provide images with improved contrast for print-out.
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