Abstract: An imaging system in which images are formed by image-wise exposing a layer containing a chromogenic material and a photosensitive composition in which at least the photosensitive composition is encapsulated in a layer of pressure rupturable capsules. Exposure and capsule rupture renders the chromogenic material image-wise accessible to the developer for a patterned image forming reaction.

Abstract: A capsular imaging system wherein the imaging material comprises a support coated on one surface with a layer of capsules containing, as an internal phase, a radiation sensitive composition and a decolorizing agent; images are formed by a dry process wherein the aforesaid sheet is image-wise exposed; exposure of the sheet controls release of the decolorizing agent from the capsules which image-wise reacts with a dye layer and causes a color change. Embodiments are also disclosed in which the decolorizing agent inhibits or reverses the color forming reaction between a dye precursor and a dye developer.

Abstract: A transfer imaging system is disclosed wherein images are formed by image-wise exposing a layer comprising a chromogenic material and pressure rupturable capsules containing, as an internal phase, a photosensitive composition. In a preferred embodiment, the chromogenic material is encapsulated with the photosensitive composition. Upon exposure and capsule rupture the chromogenic material is image-wise transferrable to a developer or copy sheet where the chromogenic material reacts with a developer to form an image. Preferred systems are sensitive to U.V. or blue light in the wavelength range of 380 to 480 nm.

Abstract: A self-exposing imaging element is disclosed comprising a support member, a light sensitive layer, and a layer containing reagents which will chemically react in a chemiluminescent reaction to produce light which exposes the light sensitive layer when in contact with an original. Reagents in the light generating layer are physically or chemically segregated prior to exposure to prevent reaction, for example, by encapsulation of one of the reactants, the reaction solvent, or a catalyst. To copy the self-exposing imaging element is placed in contact with an original, the light generating layer is activated by causing the reactants to mix or introducing the reaction solvent or catalyst and the radiant energy generated produces an image of the original in the radiation sensitive layer by reflex imaging or direct transmission imaging.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward light-transmitting photochromic articles with low haze levels under illumination and processes for forming said articles without employing high temperature chemistry or heat treatments to initiate photochromism.

Abstract: A diagnostic test device comprising an absorbent medium adapted to receive and retain a measured amount of fluid containing the substance to be tested and reagents adapted to contact said fluid to provide a visual determination of the presence and/or concentration of the substance, wherein the absorbent medium comprises a substantially non-swellable material of substantially uniform and constant porosity and thickness.

Abstract: A diagnostic test device comprising a first and second sheet attached at a leading edge; an absorbent medium intermediate said first and second sheet in spaced relationship to said sheets. The fluid containing the substance to be analyzed is placed on the absorbent medium. Compressive force would then be applied to the test device to remove excess fluid from the absorbent medium and to bring the fluid into contact with the first and second sheets which contain reagents adapted to react with the substance to provide a colorimetric determination of the presence and/or concentration of the substance.