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LAT imaging onto intermediate/receptor elements/"LAT decalcomania"
Assignee: PGI Graphics Imaging LLC
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Filing: 1995-10-13
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Granted: 1997-01-14
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Expires: 2015-10-13
Abstract
Abstract Unique laser ablation transfer ("LAT") imaging technique presenting options of flexibility and versatility hitherto alien to LAT imaging science ("LATIS"), comprises LAT imaging onto special or conventional intermediate receptor elements, characteristically onto adhesive face surface thereof, and then laminating, notably hot laminating under pressure, the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any one of a very wide variety of ultimate receptor substrates; thus produced are, e.g., original full-color prints or proofs, photomasks, monochrome or multichrome transparencies, and the like, having smooth or matte protective durable overcoatings.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest W. Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:38
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/26; B41M5/382; B41M5/38257; B41M5/38264; B41M7/00; B41M7/0027; G; G03; G03F; G03F3/00; G03F3/10; G03F3/108; B41M7/009; H; H10; H10P; H10P72/00; H10P72/70; H10P72/74; H10P72/7434
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed thereon, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, and (c) removing said base substrate from said intermediate receptor element downstream of laminating same onto said final receptor base element.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed thereon, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, and (c) removing said base substrate from said intermediate receptor element downstream of laminating same onto said final receptor base element.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed on a release layer between said protective overcoat and said base substrate, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
128 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed on a release layer between said protective overcoat and said base substrate, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
92 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, said final receptor base element comprising a reflective substrate.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
92 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, said final receptor base element comprising a reflective substrate.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed thereon, said protective overcoat comprising a matte or gloss, abrasion- and water-resistant exterior face surface, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed thereon, said protective overcoat comprising a matte or gloss, abrasion- and water-resistant exterior face surface, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, said final receptor base element having an irregular or contoured face surface.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, said final receptor base element having an irregular or contoured face surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined by claim 1, said adhesive coating comprising a visually transparent adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined by claim 6, said adhesive coating comprising a thermally activated adhesive.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined by claim 6, said adhesive coating comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 1, said final receptor base element comprising a plastic sheet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as defined by claim 1, said final receptor base element comprising a paper, glass or metal substrate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as defined by claim 1, each of said protective overcoat, said final receptor base element and said adhesive coating being visually transparent.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined by claim 1, said protective overcoat comprising a reflective substrate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined by claim 1, said protective overcoat comprising a clear polymer film.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined by claim 13, said protective overcoat comprising a cellulosic polymer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as defined by claim 1, said base substrate comprising a polymeric and/or foraminous sheet material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined by claim 2, said adhesive coating comprising a visually transparent adhesive.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as defined by claim 16, said adhesive coating comprising a thermally activated adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as defined by claim 2, said final receptor base element comprising a plastic sheet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as defined by claim 2, said final receptor base element comprising a paper, glass or metal substrate.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as defined by claim 2, each of said protective overcoat, said final receptor base element and said adhesive coating being visually transparent.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined by claim 2, said protective overcoat comprising a reflective substrate.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as defined by claim 2, said protective overcoat comprising a clear polymer film.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined by claim 22, said protective overcoat comprising a cellulosic polymer.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as defined by claim 2, said base substrate comprising a polymeric and/or foraminous sheet material.
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