Patents Examined by Martin J. Angeranndt
  • Receiving element for use in thermal dye transfer
    Patent number: 5604078
    Abstract: Thermal dye transfer receiving elements are disclosed comprising a base having thereon a dye image-receiving layer, the base comprising a composite film laminated to a support, the dye image-receiving layer being on the composite film side of the base. The composite film comprises a microvoided thermoplastic core layer and at least one substantially void-free thermoplastic surface (skin) layer having a thickness of about 3 to about 6 .mu.m, and the support comprising a latex-impregnated paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Campbell, Daniel J. Harrison