Abstract: The thermal recording media of the present invention provides an intense image resistant to fade. Ideally there is provided a high Print Contrast Signal (PCS) image that greatly enhances reliable high-speed readability with a high percentage of accuracy in detecting the imaged areas when optical or electronic decoding devices and scanners are utilized. Uses include, but are not limited to security applications such as airline baggage tags, laminated durable labels for use in pathology, hematology, and general laboratory uses and on such applications as pre-stainer sample slides, ultraviolet thermal imaging durable labels, or durable labels for use on returnable totes or shipping containers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to produce an image in gray scale on a film using direct thermal imaging, and preferably near infrared direct thermal imaging. The present invention provides a multi-layered, laminated, non-cavitated film that has proper surface characteristics and heat transfer properties by virtue of the proper combination of polymeric layers and coatings, in particular, the active direct thermal coating, and topcoat which produce direct thermal imaging with gray scale. Such a film may be used for temporary personal identification devices, for instance, hospital wristbands and backstage passes, and may incorporate bar code data, photographs as well as other pertinent data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to produce an image in gray scale on a film using direct thermal imaging, and preferably near infrared direct thermal imaging. The present invention provides a multi-layered, laminated, non-cavitated film that has proper surface characteristics and heat transfer properties by virtue of the proper combination of polymeric layers and coatings, in particular, the active direct thermal coating, and topcoat which produce direct thermal imaging with gray scale. Such a film may be used for temporary personal identification devices, for instance, hospital wristbands and backstage passes, and may incorporate bar code data, photographs as well as other pertinent data.

Abstract: The thermal recording media of the present invention provides an intense image resistant to fade. Ideally there is provided a high Print Contrast Signal (PCS) image that greatly enhances reliable high-speed readability with a high percentage of accuracy in detecting the imaged areas when optical or electronic decoding devices and scanners are utilized. Uses include, but are not limited to security applications such as airline baggage tags, laminated durable labels for use in pathology, hematology, and general laboratory uses and on such applications as pre-stainer sample slides, ultraviolet thermal imaging durable labels, or durable labels for use on returnable totes or shipping containers.