Abstract: Data on the outline of an applique to be cut out and embroidered are inputted by a digitizer, etc. to a microcomputer only once. Data for cutting out the applique and data for embroidering it are both prepared from the inputted outline data for delivery to a cutting device and an embroidering machine, respectively.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material comprising a support member and thermosensitive layer formed on the support member, the thermosensitive layer comprising a fluoran compound represented by the formula (I), an acidic material capable of coloring the fluoran compound upon application of heat thereto, and a benzamide compound of the formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group with 5 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group with 1 to 2 carbon atoms; ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 represents an alkyl group with 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and A represents hydrogen or --COOR.sup.5 in which R.sup.5 represents an alkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A diazo type thermosensitive recording material comprising a support material and a thermosensitive recording layer formed thereon, wherein the thermosensitive recording layer comprises a diazo compound, a coupler, a thermo-fusible or thermo-softening binder agent and a thermo-fusible material. The weight ratio of the diazo compound and the thermo-fusible material is in the range of 1:2 to 1:30, and both the diazo compound and the coupler exist as separate particles in the thermosensitive recording layer.

Abstract: A releasable heat-sensitive recording paper is disclosed wherein a heat-sensitive color forming layer and a protective layer are laminated in succession on the surface of a substrate, said color forming layer consisting essentially of a leuco dye and an acidic substance, said protective layer consisting essentially of a water soluble resin, and further a required pattern is printed on this protective layer with an ultraviolet setting type printing ink, while a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed on the back of the substrate and the thus formed layer is covered with a releasable paper.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording adhesive label comprising: a support sheet; a thermosensitive coloring layer formed on the front side of the support sheet, the thermosensitive coloring layer comprising a colorless or light-colored leuco dye and an acidic material capable of coloring the leuco dye when heat is applied thereto; a front barrier layer formed on the thermosensitive coloring layer, the front barrier layer comprising a polymeric material capable of preventing intrusion of materials which may discolor said thermosensitive coloring layer; a back barrier layer formed on the back side of the support sheet, the back barrier layer comprising a polymeric material capable of preventing intrusion of materials which may discolor the thermosensitive coloring layer; an adhesive layer formed on the back barrier layer; and a disposable backing sheet which is attached to the adhesive layer and can be peeled off the adhesive layer when the thermosensitive recording adhesive label is used.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material which is composed of a support and a thermosensitive layer formed thereon, said thermosensitive layer comprising a chromogenic substance, a developing substance and an inorganic filler consisting essentially of hexagonal system thin plate type kaolin, is not only capable of forming an image of high quality but also capable of preventing abrasion of the thermal head.