公开(公告)号：US6130033A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-10

申请号：US189449

申请日：1998-11-10

Applicant: Geert Defieuw ,  Wim Mues ,  Dirk Quintens ,  Ivan Hoogmartens

Inventor： Geert Defieuw ,  Wim Mues ,  Dirk Quintens ,  Ivan Hoogmartens

IPC: B41M5/323 ,  G03C1/498 ,  G03C1/76

CPC classification number: G03C1/49872 ,  G03C1/4989 ,  G03C1/7614

Abstract: A (photo)thermographic recording material comprising a (photo-addressable) thermosensitive element on one side of a water resistant support and an outermost backside layer on the other side of the water resistant support, the (photo-addressable) thermosensitive element comprising a substantially light-insensitive organic silver salt, an organic reducing agent for the substantially light-insensitive organic silver salt in thermal working relationship therewith(, photosensitive silver halide in catalytic association with the substantially light insensitive organic silver salt) and a binder and the outermost backside layer comprising polymeric beads, characterized in that an outermost layer on the side of the water resistant support with the (photo-addressable) thermosensitive element does not contain a fluorine-containing polymeric surfactant and the static frictional coefficient between the outermost layer on the side of the water resistant support with the (photo-addressable) thermosensitive element and the outermost backside layer is .ltoreq.0.24 and/or the outermost backside layer of the (photo)thermographic recording material has an R.sub.2 determined according to DIN 4768/1 of >1.75 .mu.m; and a (photo)thermographic recording process therefor.

Abstract translation: 一种（光）热成像记录材料，其在防水支架的一侧上包括（光寻址）热敏元件，在防水支架的另一侧上包括最外侧背面层，所述（可光寻址）热敏元件包括基本上 光不敏感有机银盐，与其热工作关系中的基本上不光泽的有机银盐的有机还原剂（与感光卤化银与基本上不敏感的有机银盐催化缔合）和粘合剂以及最外侧背面层 其特征在于，具有（可光寻址）热敏元件的防水支架一侧的最外层不含有含氟聚合物表面活性剂，并且在该侧面上的最外层之间的静态摩擦系数 防水支架（可光寻址）热固 （Photo）温度记录材料的最外侧背面层具有根据DIN 4768/1测定的>1.75μm的R2; 和（照片）热成像记录方法。

公开(公告)号：US6127313A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US215753

申请日：1998-12-18

Applicant: Geert Defieuw ,  Johan Loccufier ,  Ivan Hoogmartens ,  Herman Uytterhoeven

Inventor： Geert Defieuw ,  Johan Loccufier ,  Ivan Hoogmartens ,  Herman Uytterhoeven

IPC: B41M5/40 ,  B41M5/42 ,  B41M5/44 ,  G03C1/498

CPC classification number: B41M5/42 ,  G03C1/4989 ,  B41M5/426 ,  B41M5/44 ,  G03C1/49872

Abstract: A thermographic recording material is provided by the present invention comprising on the same side of a support, called the heat-sensitive side, a thermosensitive element and a outermost layer which contains a cured polymer or cured polymer composition and colloidal silica, wherein the colloidal silica is substantially present in its acidified form and the outermost layer further contains a buffer with a pH between 2 and 7 consisting of at least one acid and at least one non-metallic salt of an acid; a method of recording an image therewith and a production process therefor.

Abstract translation: 通过本发明提供的热成像记录材料包括在称为热敏侧的支撑体的同一侧，含有固化聚合物或固化聚合物组合物和胶体二氧化硅的热敏元件和最外层，其中胶体二氧化硅 基本上以其酸化形式存在，最外层还包含pH为2至7的缓冲液，其由至少一种酸和至少一种酸的非金属盐组成; 记录图像的方法及其制作方法。

公开(公告)号：US6051530A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US216226

申请日：1998-12-18

Applicant: Geert Defieuw ,  Rafael Samijn ,  Ivan Steels ,  Eddy Michiels

Inventor： Geert Defieuw ,  Rafael Samijn ,  Ivan Steels ,  Eddy Michiels

IPC: B41M5/40 ,  B41M5/42 ,  B41M5/44 ,  G03C1/498

CPC classification number: B41M5/42 ,  G03C1/49872 ,  G03C1/4989 ,  B41M5/44

Abstract: A process for producing a thermographic recording material including on one side of a support, called the heat-sensitive side, a thermosensitive element, the outermost layer on the heat-sensitive side containing a cured polymer or cured polymer composition and silica, comprising the steps of: providing the heat-sensitive side of the support with an outermost layer by coating with a composition produced by mixing ingredients including colloidal silica, a curable polymer and a curing agent therefor; and drying and curing the outermost layer, wherein any acidic groups present in the colloidal silica upon acidification are substantially neutralized with ammonium ions, the curable polymer is a hydrophilic polymer having active hydrogen atoms and the curing agent is selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanates, aldehydes, titanates, zirconates, sulfone, boric acid and hydrolyzed tetraalkyl orthosilicate; and a method of recording an image therewith.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造热敏记录材料的方法，其包括称为热敏侧的支撑体的一侧，热敏元件，热敏侧的最外层含有固化的聚合物或固化的聚合物组合物和二氧化硅，其包括以下步骤 通过用通过混合包括胶体二氧化硅，可固化聚合物和固化剂的成分制备的组合物涂覆来提供支撑体的热敏侧的最外层; 并且干燥和固化最外层，其中在酸化时存在于胶体二氧化硅中的任何酸性基团基本上被铵离子中和，可固化聚合物是具有活性氢原子的亲水聚合物，并且固化剂选自多异氰酸酯， 醛，钛酸盐，锆酸盐，砜，硼酸和水解的原硅酸四烷基酯; 以及用其记录图像的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5759953A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-02

申请号：US753795

申请日：1996-11-29

Applicant: Geert Defieuw ,  Jan Gilleir ,  Wim Mues ,  Robert Van Haute

Inventor： Geert Defieuw ,  Jan Gilleir ,  Wim Mues ,  Robert Van Haute

IPC: B41M5/337 ,  B41M5/32 ,  B41M5/323 ,  B41M5/40 ,  B41M5/42 ,  B41M5/44 ,  G03C1/498 ,  G03C1/83

CPC classification number: B41M5/42 ,  G03C1/49872 ,  G03C1/4989 ,  B41M2205/04 ,  B41M5/32 ,  B41M5/423 ,  B41M5/426 ,  B41M5/44 ,  G03C1/32 ,  G03C1/7614 ,  G03C1/825 ,  G03C1/832 ,  G03C1/85 ,  G03C2001/7488 ,  G03C2001/7628

Abstract: A recording material comprising at least one thermosensitive element, comprising a substantially light-insensitive organic silver salt and an organic reducing agent therefor in thermal working relationship therewith, on a support, characterized in that an outermost layer of said recording material comprises at least one solid lubricant having a melting point below 150.degree. C. and at least one liquid lubricant in a binder, wherein at least one of said lubricants is a phosphoric acid derivative. The outermost layer of the recording material in contact with the heat source during the thermal image forming process may be the outermost layer of the thermosensitive element, a protective layer applied to the thermosensitive element or a layer on the opposite side of the support to the thermosensitive element.

Abstract translation: 一种包含至少一种热敏元件的记录材料，其包含基本上不透光的有机银盐和与其热加工关系的有机还原剂，其特征在于，所述记录材料的最外层包含至少一种固体 熔点低于150℃的润滑剂和粘合剂中的至少一种液体润滑剂，其中至少一种所述润滑剂是磷酸衍生物。 在热图像形成过程中与热源接触的记录材料的最外层可以是热敏元件的最外层，施加到热敏元件的保护层或与热敏元件的支撑体相对的一层 元件。

公开(公告)号：US5750319A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US856098

申请日：1997-05-14

Applicant: Bartholomeus Horsten ,  Johan Loccufier ,  Geert Defieuw ,  Luc Leenders

Inventor： Bartholomeus Horsten ,  Johan Loccufier ,  Geert Defieuw ,  Luc Leenders

IPC: B41M5/32 ,  G03C1/498 ,  G03C1/49 ,  G03C1/34 ,  G03C1/494

CPC classification number: G03C1/49845 ,  G03C1/4989 ,  B41M5/32 ,  Y10S430/165 ,  Y10S430/166

Abstract: A substantially non-photosensitive recording material comprising a thermosensitive element comprising a substantially light-insensitive organic silver salt, an organic reducing agent therefor in thermal working relationship therewith and a binder, on a support, characterized in that the thermosensitive element further comprises in reactive association with the light-insensitive organic silver salt and the organic reducing agent a 1,2,4-triazole compound with at least one of the nitrogen atoms having a hydrogen atom and none of the carbon atoms being part of a thione-group, said compound not being annulated with an aromatic ring system; and a thermal image recording process therefor.

Abstract translation: 一种基本上非光敏的记录材料，其包含热敏元件，其包含基本上不光敏的有机银盐，与其热加工关系的有机还原剂和粘合剂，其特征在于，所述热敏元件还包括反应性缔合 与光不敏感有机银盐和有机还原剂一起使用1,2,4-三唑化合物，其中至少一个氮原子具有氢原子，并且没有碳原子是硫酮基的一部分，所述化合物 不被芳环系统所占据; 及其热图像记录处理。

公开(公告)号：US5589317A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-31

申请号：US400337

申请日：1995-03-08

Applicant: Geert Defieuw ,  Wilhelmus Janssens ,  Herman Uytterhoeven ,  Bart Horsten ,  Jean-Marie Dewanckele ,  Jan Van den Bogaert

Inventor： Geert Defieuw ,  Wilhelmus Janssens ,  Herman Uytterhoeven ,  Bart Horsten ,  Jean-Marie Dewanckele ,  Jan Van den Bogaert

IPC: B41M5/32 ,  B41M5/382 ,  G03C1/498 ,  G03C8/40 ,  G03C8/44

CPC classification number: B41M5/38235 ,  G03C1/4989 ,  G03C8/4013 ,  Y10S430/166

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reproducing continuous tone images by means of a thermal head. The method involves the image-wise heat transfer of a reducing agent from a donor element to a receiving layer of a receiving element. The receiving element contains a thermoreducible silver source such as e.g. silver behenate. The process of the present invention provides high density images with multiple intermediate density levels.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种通过热敏头再现连续色调图像的方法。 该方法涉及还原剂从施主元件到接收元件的接收层的成像方式的热传递。 接收元件含有可热还原的银源，例如。 银山灰 本发明的方法提供具有多个中等密度水平的高密度图像。

公开(公告)号：US5587269A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US400346

申请日：1995-03-08

Applicant: Geert Defieuw

Inventor： Geert Defieuw

IPC: B41M5/30 ,  B41M5/382 ,  B41M5/42 ,  G03C1/498 ,  G03C8/40 ,  G03C8/44

CPC classification number: G03C1/4989 ,  G03C8/404 ,  Y10S430/151

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal imaging process using (i) a donor element comprising on a support having a thickness of 3-10 .mu.m a donor layer comprising a binder, a thermotransferable reducing agent capable of reducing a silver source to metallic silver upon heating and particles protruding from the surface of said donor layer and (ii) a receiving element comprising on a support a receiving layer comprising a silver source capable of being reduced by means of heat in the presence of a reducing agent, said thermal imaging process comprising the steps ofbringing said donor layer of said donor element into face to face relationship with said receiving layer of said receiving element,image-wise heating a thus obtained assemblage, thereby causing image-wise transfer of an amount of said thermotransferable reducing agent to said receiving element in accordance with the amount of heat supplied by said thermal head andseparating said donor element from said receiving element.The obtained images have a uniform density and the donor element for use in the above method shows an improved storage stability.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种热成像方法，其使用（i）施主元件，该施主元件包括在具有3-10μm施主层的支撑体上，所述施主层包括粘合剂，能够在加热时将银源还原成金属银的热转移性还原剂， 从所述供体层的表面突出的颗粒和（ii）在载体上包含能够在还原剂存在下通过加热还原的银源的接收层的接收元件，所述热成像方法包括步骤 使所述施主元件的所述施主层与所述接收元件的所述接收层成面对面的关系，以图像方式加热由此获得的组合，从而使所述热转移还原剂的量成像到所述接收元件 根据由所述热敏头提供的热量并将所述施主元件与所述接收元件分离。 所获得的图像具有均匀的密度，并且用于上述方法的施主元件显示出改进的储存稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US5587268A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US400343

申请日：1995-03-08

Applicant: Geert Defieuw ,  Wilhelmus Janssens ,  Luc Vanmaele

Inventor： Geert Defieuw ,  Wilhelmus Janssens ,  Luc Vanmaele

IPC: B41M5/30 ,  B41M5/32 ,  B41M5/382 ,  B41M5/40 ,  G03C1/498 ,  G03C8/00

CPC classification number: G03C1/4989 ,  G03C2200/22 ,  Y10S430/165

Abstract: The present invention provides a donor element comprising on a support a donor layer comprising a binder, a thermotransferable reducing agent capable of reducing a silver source to metallic silver upon heating and a thermotransferable dye. When such a donor element is used in a thermal transfer printing process in conjunction with a receiving element having a receiving layer that contains a thermoreducible silver source, an image of a neutral black tone and having a high optical density is obtained.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种供体元件，其在载体上包含施主层，该施主层包含粘合剂，能够在加热时将银源还原成金属银的热转移性还原剂和可热转印的染料。 当这种施主元件与具有包含可热还原银源的接收层的接收元件结合使用在热转印印刷工艺中时，获得中性黑色调并具有高光密度的图像。

公开(公告)号：US5436217A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-25

申请号：US340041

申请日：1994-11-14

Applicant: Luc Van Steen ,  Emiel Verdonck ,  Geert Defieuw

Inventor： Luc Van Steen ,  Emiel Verdonck ,  Geert Defieuw

IPC: G03C8/10 ,  B41M5/035 ,  B41M5/26 ,  B41M5/382 ,  B41M5/385 ,  B41M5/388 ,  B41M5/39 ,  B41M5/392 ,  B41M5/395 ,  B41M5/38

CPC classification number: B41M5/395 ,  B41M5/392 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10S428/914 ,  Y10T428/24893 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/259

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making an image comprising the steps of:bringing a dye-layer comprised on the support of a dye donor element in face-to-face relationship with an image receiving layer comprised on a support of an image receiving element, said dye layer consisting of a repeating sequence of at least two dye frames each containing a dye dispersed or dissolved in a binder and,image-wise heating by means of thermal head each of said dye frames of said repeating sequence so as to cause image-wise transfer of dye from said dye layer to said image receiving layer characterised in that: said dye frames contain (a) particle(s) protruding from said dye layer, the last dye frame to be image-wise heated from said repeating sequence, containing said particle(s) in a reduced amount relative to the amount of said particle(s) in any of the other dye frames of said repeating sequence or alternatively said last dye frame being substantially free of said particle(s).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种制作图像的方法，包括以下步骤：将包含在染料供体元件的载体上的染料层与包含在图像接收元件的载体上的图像接收层面对面地进行关系 所述染料层由至少两个染料框架的重复序列组成，每个染料框架各自含有分散或溶解在粘合剂中的染料，并且通过所述重复序列的所述染料框架中的每个所述染色框架的热敏头进行成像加热，以产生图像 染料从所述染料层向所述图像接收层的转移方向为：所述染料框架包含（a）从所述染料层突出的颗粒，从所述重复序列加成图像的最后染料框架， 相对于所述重复序列的任何其它染料框架中的所述颗粒的量减少的量含有所述颗粒，或者所述最后一个染料框架基本上不含所述颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US06677274B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09864837

申请日：2001-05-24

Applicant: Ingrid Geuens ,  Ivan Hoogmartens ,  Geert Defieuw

Inventor： Ingrid Geuens ,  Ivan Hoogmartens ,  Geert Defieuw

IPC: B41M530

CPC classification number: G03C1/4989 ,  G03C1/49809

Abstract: A substantially light-insensitive thermographic recording material comprising a support and a thermosensitive element, the thermosensitive element containing silver behenate including phase I silver behenate having an X-ray diffraction spectrum upon irradiation with a copper K&agr;1 X-ray source with Bragg angles 2&THgr; of 4.53°, 5.96-6.05°, 7.46-7.56°, 8.90-9.12°, 10.45-10.66°, 12.02-12.12°, 13.53-13.62°, a reducing agent therefor in thermal working relationship therewith and a binder, wherein the thermographic recording material is capable upon thermal development of containing 1% of phase II silver behenate, having an X-ray diffraction spectrum upon irradiation with a copper K&agr;1 X-ray source with Bragg angles 2&THgr; of 5.34-5.78°, 6.12-6.41°, 7.68-7.79°, 8.30-8.59°, 9.36-9.84°, 10.6-10.96°, and/or phase III silver behenate phase, having an X-ray diffraction spectrum upon irradiation with a copper K&agr;1 X-ray source with Bragg angles 2&THgr; of 4.76-4.81°, 5.9-6.3°, 6.76-7.35°, 8.27-8.44° and 9.06-9.43°, which is stable at 25° C., with respect to the quantity of the phase I silver behenate in the thermographic recording material before said thermal development; a recording process therefor; and use of the above-defined phase II silver behenate stabilized at 25° C. and/or the above-defined phase III silver behenate stabilized at 25° C. as a tone modifier in thermographic recording materials.

Abstract translation: 包含载体和热敏元件的基本上不透光的热敏成像记录材料，该热敏元件含有银染色的山嵛酸银，其包含I相的山嵛酸银，其具有在具有布拉格角2θ为4.53的铜Kalpha1 X射线源的X射线衍射光谱 °，5.96-6.05°，7.46-7.56°，8.90-9.12°，10.45-10.66°，12.02-12.12°，13.53-13.62°，为此与其热工作关系的还原剂和粘结剂，其中所述的热成像记录材料 能够热显影含有1％的二相山嵛酸二钠，其具有在具有布拉格角2θ5.34-5.78°，6.12-6.41°，7.68-7.79的铜Kalpha1 X射线源照射时具有X射线衍射光谱 °，8.30-8.59°，9.36-9.84°，10.6-10.96°和/或III相山嵛酸钠相，在具有布拉格角2θ为4.76的铜Kalpha1 X射线源照射时具有X射线衍射光谱， 4.81°，5.9-6.3 ，6.76-7.35°，8.27-8.44°和9.06-9.43°，这是在25℃下稳定，相对于所述第一阶段中的热成像记录材料山萮酸银，所述热显影之前的数量; 为此的记录处理; 和使用上述定义的相II山萮酸银的稳定化在25℃下和/或上述定义的相III山萮酸银稳定在25℃下在热成像记录材料的音调改性剂。