Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a photothermographic element in which the density formed in a thermally processed photothermographic element is limited for the purpose of scanning the element prior to removal of silver halide, metallic silver, and/or any organic silver salts. In one embodiment of the invention, this is accomplished by employing limited quantities of sensitized silver halide in a photothermographic element.
Abstract:
Multilayer articles (including imaging elements) have improved adhesion between a polymeric support and film-forming polymer-containing layers disposed thereon. This improved adhesion is provided by including in the adhesion-promoting layer next to the support two or more polymers specific properties. At least one of the polymers adhers the layer to the support, and at least one other polymer is compatible or of the same class as the film-forming polymer in the upper layer. This adhesion-promoting layer can be provided as a very thin "carrier" layer during coating operations so that desired sensitometric effects and functional properties are obtained. Preferred imaging elements having such adhesion-promoting layers are photothermographic films.
Abstract:
A method for making a semiconductor device is disclosed which comprises the step of applying a functional layer on a substrate, characterised in that said substrate is a laminate which comprises a support and a glass layer, said glass layer having a thickness of less than 700 mu m. The support is preferably a plastic foil. The laminate has the combined benefits of low weight and high strength and is therefore a suitable substrate for making flat panel displays such as liquid crystal displays, plasma displays, field emission displays or organic light-emitting polymer displays. Preferred examples of the functional layer are e.g. electroconductive layers, liquid crystal orientation layers, colour filters, electroluminescent layers, passivation layers and phosphor layers.
Abstract:
The invention concerns photographic films for use in the graphic industry as light negative films and the preparation of such films. The structure of said films comprises a transparent base (10 + 50) with two substantially parallel surfaces and fine thickness, and a photosensitive layer (20) covering one of said two surfaces of said transparent base (10 + 50). The invention is characterised in that said structure further comprises, integral with said transparent base (10 + 50), on the side of said photosensitive layer (20), small opaque volumes (30), advantageously randomly arranged.
Abstract:
A mouldable photographic material (1) is made up from a thermoplastic base sheet (2), a primer coating (3) which provides the key for a photographic emulsion layer (5). Following exposure and developing, a thermoplastic foil (6) is laid over the emulsion layer (5) and bonded in place using an optical quality adhesive.
Abstract:
Partially transparent devices and methods that reduce actual and/or perceived glare by incorporating absorbing materials are described. Actual and/or perceived glare can be reduced by multi-path absorption in the device. Perceived glare is further reduced by accounting for the psychophysics of human visual perception as a function of wavelength, orientation, and field illuminance.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of producing a web substrate comprising an activatable colorant and at least one region comprising a topical additive. The web substrate is exposed to a first external stimulus producing a first activated color region. The first activated color region is subsequently exposed to a second external stimulus producing a second activated color region within the first activated color region. The second external stimulus is induced by application of the topical additive such that the second activated color region coincides with the topical additive region.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a web substrate comprising an activatable colorant and at least one region comprising a topical additive. A first activated color region is produced in the web substrate upon exposure to a first external stimulus and a second activated color region is produced within the first activated color region upon exposure to a second external stimulus. The second activated color region coincides with the topical additive region.
Abstract:
An adhesive-backed photographic print is provided. The photographic print includes an adhesive composite sandwiched between a photographic print and a differential release liner. The liner has opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface having a higher release value compared to the second surface. The adhesive composite includes a repositionable adhesive, a support layer disposed on the repositionable adhesive, the support layer having a stiffness of less than about 50,000 Newton per meter in its cross-web direction, as measured according to ASTM 882-02, and a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the support layer. The adhesive composite is disposed on the liner such that the repositionable adhesive is in contact with the first surface of the liner. The photograph print has opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface containing an image and the second surface disposed on the permanent adhesive.