Abstract: Dye preparations comprising, based in each case on the weight of the preparation, from 0.1 to 30% by weight of one or more dyes from the class of the mono- or polyazo dyes containing no acidic groups, from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a dispersant based on an arylsulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate or from 0.1 to 20% by weight of a water-soluble dispersant based on alkoxylated phenols with or without water, and their use as inks in the inkjet process and for textile sublimation transfer printing.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a woven fabric which comprises continuously unwinding from a single warp beam, a set of parallel warp yarns; passing the set of warp yarns on a whip-roll; forming a shed using heald means; inserting a weft yarn in the shed in the proximity of a face stitch to form a fabric; and finally uniformly pulling and batching the resulting fabric. In one aspect of the invention, the method consists of, in the proximity of the shed opening stitch, heating the warp yarns, and then cooling said warp yarns in the shed before they reach the heald means, characterized in that only part (34) of the warp yarns is heated. In one aspect of the invention, the shed may be defined in the forward movement direction of the warp, for example, by the opening stitch and the face stitch.

Abstract: A method and system for dyeing a plastic lens by printing a colored layer (2) on a print base body (3) with a dyeing solvent by using a printer (5) electrically controlled, the dyeing solvent containing a dissolved or fine-grained dispersed sublimatable dye, then, placing the print base body having the colored layer in a position where the colored layer faces a plastic lens (14) to be dyed without contact therewith, and heating the print base body in a vacuum to sublimate the dye from the colored layer and deposit the sublimated dye on the lens.

Abstract: A method of digitally printing reactive ink contained in a heat meltable ink layer comprising dyes or pigments or other colorants, using a thermal printer. The ink layer comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen, and compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or functional groups capable of conversion to active hydrogen containing groups. The reactive ink contains one or more blocking agents which prevent initiation of the reaction during thermal printing. An image is thermally printed onto a substrate, at a first temperature, so that the ink is not reacted during the process of printing on to the medium. The image is subsequently transferred or permanently fixed on the substrate by the application of heat and pressure, which removes the blocking agent and reacts the ink, bonding the colorant to the substrate.

Abstract: A disazo dye for thermal transfer recording of the following formula (I): wherein each of rings A and B which are independent of each other, is a benzene ring which may have a substituent, R1 is a C1-4 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, and R2 is a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a C1-4 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group.

Abstract: An electrical component and a wall plate have portions of a unitary image thereon such that when assembled, the unitary image is perceived. A thermally conductive collapsible sponge fills the contoured surface features of the electrical component during image transfer such that a high quality image transfer is attained.

Abstract: The method consists in applying a thermoadhesive or HF-weldable film (2) on a temporary protection paper (1), applying an adhesive layer 2a) on said film, flocking fibers (F) on this adhesive layer, preparing a pre-printed paper with multicolor designs constituted by sublimable dyes and transferring by sublimation the multicolor-designs from the pre-printed paper onto the flock-fibers by close contact between the two elements under a predetermined pressure and temperature.

Abstract: Azo dyes of the formula wherein the substituents are each as defined in the description, are useful for dyeing and printing synthetic textile materials.

Abstract: A colorant-donor element for laser thermal transfer comprising a support having thereon a colorant layer comprising a colorant dispersed in a binder the colorant layer having associated therewith an infrared-absorbing cyanine colorant having a sulfonic acid group, the cyanine colorant having the following formula: wherein: each W independently represents the atoms necessary to form an optional 6-membered aromatic ring; each X independently represents sulfur or C(CH3)2; each Y independently represents an alkylene group having from about 2 to about 5 carbon atoms; Z is chlorine or an alkylsulfonyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; and each R independently represents an alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; and said colorant layer also containing a stabilizer comprising a phenoxy resin, a copolymer of vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate/maleic anhydride or a copolymer of styrene/4-vinylpyridine.

Abstract: A process and a coating for applying images by sublimation printing disperse dyes onto wooden articles wherein the article is coated with the coating, a polyester base coat, which is applied with rollers and conventionally cured preferably with ultraviolet heat. A sublimation decal is transfer printed into the cured coating using a press having a heated platen and operated at a temperature from 250 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and at a pressure from 40 to 50 psi for 80 to 100 seconds. The chemical composition of the coating enables the process to be practiced at significantly lower temperatures(around 200 degrees Fahrenheit) to achieve and image reproduction of unsurpassed quality.

Abstract: Dyes of the formulaQ-X=HetwhereX is nitrogen or CH,Q is a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical and Het is a radical of the formula ##STR1## where Y is oxygen, sulfur, imino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylimino, substituted or unsubstituted phenylimino or the radical of an acidic-CH compound, A is oxygen or a radical of the formula C--U, where U is as defined in the description part, and E --is oxygen, sulfur, selenium, imino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylimino or substituted or unsubstituted phenylimino,are useful for thermal transfer and for dyeing or printing synthetic materials.

Abstract: Indoleninemethine dyes of the formula ##STR1## where the ring A is substituted or unsubstituted, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, andR.sup.2 is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or unsubstituted amino,are useful for dyeing or printing synthetic materials and can be thermally transferred.

Abstract: Toner particles comprising a toner resin and a thermosublimable dye wherein the resin has measured at 190.degree. C. a viscosity, .eta., between 30 and 100 mPa.s and a tg.delta. such that 0.015.ltoreq.tg.delta./.eta..ltoreq.0.20. Preferably tg.delta. such that 0.02.ltoreq.tg.delta./.eta.0.05.

Abstract: A method for dry heat transfer printing a wall covering material utilizing a system comprising at least one transfer cylinder having a heated working surface, comprising processing a non-woven fibrous web material in paper form in overlapping contact with a sublimation dye transfer paper having a decorative pattern to be printed, around a portion of the working surface of the transfer cylinder between a first location and a nip roller engaged against the working surface which exerts a rolling force against the web material, the transfer paper and the working surface as the transfer cylinder rotates about a central axis thereof, at a processing temperature to effect transfer of the decorative pattern from the transfer paper to the web material, the system including a tensioning mechanism disposed proximal the first location, which, in combination with the nip roller, maintains the web material at a sufficient tension to preclude lateral movement of the web material during processing of the web material and the

Abstract: A process for coating and transfer printing sheet metal which is especially suited for manufacture into three-dimensional articles such as appliance panels and one-piece pictures and frames. The coatings may include a thin pigmented base coat and a clear, thin top coat. A decorative image is transfer printed in the clear top coat.

Abstract: A transfer printed, flocked fabric includes a textile substrate, raised nylon fibers on the substrate, a black-pigmented adhesive adhering the nylon fibers to the substrate and disperse dye distributed in a pattern in upper portions of the nylon fibers and the upper portions of the nylon fibers being colored only by disperse dye, thereby forming a deep, dark, crock-fast, colored print.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for printing characters or image with high durability on a fibrous sheet by a dry method, fabrics prepared by said printing process, and an apparatus for preparing said fabrics. The present invention relates to a process for preparing an information-bearing fibrous sheet, comprising the steps of temporarily forming an image such as characters or identification mark on a fibrous sheet by a dye; heating it to let the dye migrate into the fibrous sheet; and pressing another sheet material to the fibrous sheet with the image temporarily formed, with heat treatment for removing the excessive dye. The process of the present invention does not include the step of washing by water and allows dyeing with a sense of OA apparatuses. Therefore, it can be widely applied for clothing, and industrial and fashion fabric goods, etc. and expected to tempt the development of quite new applications.

Abstract: A benzothiazole azo dye for thermal transfer recording of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.3-8 branched chain alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, X is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a formylamino group, a lower alkylcarbonylamino group, a lower alkoxycarbonylamino group or a benzoylamino group, Y is a chlorine atom or a bromine atom, and Z is a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom.

Abstract: A cyan dye-donor element for thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising a mixture of cyan dyes dispersed in a polymeric binder, at least one of the cyan dyes having the formula: ##STR1## and at least one of the other of the dyes having the formula: ##STR2##

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for the application of a pattern on a work piece of thermoplastic material, preferably plastic, in which method a material, preferably fabric, carrying a predetermined pattern, is brought into contact against said work piece, that the plastic material is heated to a predetermined temperature, and that said patterned material is allowed to remain in contact with the plastic material for a predetermined time, so that the pattern is completely or partly taken up by the work piece, whereupon said pattern carrying material is removed, a method for the production of an object from the work piece with simultaneous application of the pattern, as well as an object produced according to the method.

Abstract: A black thermal transfer sheet comprises a substrate film and a black dye layer formed on one surface of the substrate film. The die layer comprises dye and a binder. The dye comprises a first dye and a second dye respectively expressed by the following formulae (1) and (2): ##STR1## (where, "R.sup.1 " and "R.sup.2 " represent a substitutional or non-substitutional alkyl group, etc., "R.sup.3 " represents a hydrogen atom, etc., "R.sup.4 " represents a substitutional or non-substitutional alkyl group, etc., and "R.sup.5 " represents a substitutional or non-substitutional aminocarbonyl group, etc.; and "n" represents an integer of 1 or 2); and ##STR2## (where, "R.sup.1 ", "R.sup.2 ", "R.sup.3 " and "n" represent the same definitions as those in the formula (1), and "R.sup.6 " and "R.sup.7 " represent a substitutional or non-substitutional alkyl group, etc.).

Abstract: Dye mixtures comprising one or more pyridone dyes of the formula ##STR1## where M is a pyridone or triazolopyridone radical which is bonded to the thiazole ring via CH and the other radicals are each as defined in the description, and one or more dyes based on 1-aminoanthraquinone are useful for thermal transfer.

Abstract: A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprising a substrate sheet, a dye-receptive layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate sheet, and a backing layer provided on the other surface of the substrate sheet, wherein the dye-receptive layer contains polycaprolactone.

Abstract: A method for applying an image to a light switch plate is provided. The method specifically enables the application of an image continuously and without interruption to both the surface of the plate and to the heads of the screws that are used in mounting the plate to a wall or other supporting surface.

Abstract: A cyan dye-donor element for thermal dye transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising a mixture of cyan dyes dispersed in a polymeric binder, at least one of the cyan dyes having the formula: ##STR1## and at least one of the other of the dyes having the formula: ##STR2##

Abstract: The present invention proves a transfer type image protecting film having a base film, an ultraviolet absorbing layer formed on a surface of the base film, and a surface adhesive layer formed on the ultraviolet absorbing layer and containing no ultraviolet absorber. This image protecting film is capable of effectively protecting and image from ultraviolet rays. The present invention also provides a method of producing the same image protecting film.

Abstract: Dye mixtures include one or more pyridone dyes of the formula ##STR1## where M is a pyridone or triazolopyridone radical which is linked to the thiazole ring via nitrogen or CH and the rest of the radicals are each as defined in the description,and one or more azo dyes of the formulaD--N=N--K,where D is the radical of a diazo component of the pyrrole, thiophene, pyrazole, thiazole, isothiazole, triazole, thiadiazole, benzothiophene, benzothiazole, benzisothiazole, pyridothiophene, pyrimidothiophene, thienothiophene or aniline series, andK is the radical of a coupling component of the aminothiazole, aniline or tetrahydroquinoline series, and are useful for thermal transfer.

Abstract: Methine dyes of the formula ##STR1## where K is a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical,X is nitrogen or a radical of formula C--Q.sup.1, andQ.sup.1, Q.sup.2 and Q.sup.3 are each independently of the others hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl with or without interruption by 1 or 2 oxygen atoms in ether function, benzyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -fluoroalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, benzyloxy, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio, halogen, cyano, formylamino or a radical of the formula R.sup.3, --COR.sup.1, --CO--NHR.sup.1, --CO--NH--CO--R.sup.1, --CO--NH--CO--R.sup.4, --CO--NH--SO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --NH--CO--R.sup.1, --NH--CO--OR.sup.1, --NH--CO--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NH--CSOR.sup.1, --NH--CS--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NH--CO--R.sup.4, --NH--SO.sub.2 --R.sup.1, --NH--SO.sub.2 --R.sup.4 or --NH--SO.sub.2 --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Disperse dyes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein D signifies a diazo component which is usual with disperse dyes,K signifies an aromatic radical of formula ##STR2## Y signifies ##STR3## and the other symbols have the meanings as defined in claim 1, are useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic, fully or half-synthetic organic fiber materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming an imaged film for backlit illumination includes the steps of: providing a translucent film comprising a resin such as one selected from the group consisting of olefin resins, vinyl alcohol resins and fluorine-containing resins which resin has no affinity with a sublimating dye and a white pigment dispersed in the resin; contacting on the translucent film an original imagewise formed from a recording material containing the sublimating dye; and heating the original to allow the dye to be trapped in the film. Also, disclosed is a translucent film for use in preparing such an imaged film for backlit illumination. The use of the method and the translucent film allows fabrication of an imaged film for backlit illumination having a light resistant, high density image in cooperation with a computer-aided image editing system.

Abstract: A method of applying the images in prints, produced by a color image thermal printer, on ceramic mugs, tiles, and metal objects having a coatings which absorbs the sublimable dyes employed, and on fabrics with a polyester content of 50% or higher. The method employs a heat press to transfer the sublimable dyes of the image produced on conventional color video printer print paper into a plastic surface coating applied to ceramic mugs, tiles, or metal articles or the polyester components of fabrics. The limited quantities of sublimable dyes contained in the print originally designed to be an end product produce a sharp, clearly defined transfer of the images from the electronic print paper when heated to between 350.degree.-450.degree. F. while being tightly and continuously pressed against the transfer surface by a relatively high pressure for a period of three to six minutes.

Abstract: The disperse dyes of formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols D, K, R.sub.3-5, R.sub.10, m, z, n and Y possess the significances given in claim 1, are eminently suitable for dyeing or printing hydrophobic, fully or semi-synthetic, organic fiber materials.

Abstract: Triazolopyridine dyes of the formula ##STR1## where one of the two radicals A and E is nitrogen and the other is a radical of the formula C-R.sup.1, where R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or unsubstituted or substituted mercapto,Q is a radical of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.2 is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical,R.sup.3 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,R.sup.4 is cyano, carbamoyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or benzothiazolyl or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are the remainder of a fused-on benzene ring andX is CH or nitrogen, andR.sup.5 is oxygen or a radical of a compound with an acidic CH, and a process for the thermal transfer of these dyes.

Abstract: Dye donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising at least one heterocyclic hydrazono dye, wherein said dye corresponds to the general formula:A=N-N=Hetwherein A is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupler group or a cyclic reactive methylene system, which may carry at least one substituent, and Het is a heterocyclic nucleus, which may carry at least one substituent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer. The dye-donor element comprises a support having thereon a dye layer comprising a polymeric binder and a dye corresponding to the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Z represents hydrogen or a substituent.X represents N-R or ##STR2## R represents NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or the residue of an aromatic coupling compound E-Q wherein Q is a group displaceable by a diazotized amine:R.sup.1 represents NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, OR.sup.12 or SR.sup.12 ;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, cyano, COR.sup.13, CO.sub.2 R.sup.13, CONR.sup.14 R.sup.15, SO.sub.2 R.sup.16 ;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently represent hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an a heterocyclic group or R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: A dispersed dye sublimation imaging method of a substrate includes a pre-conditioning step, before the substrate is imaged, which uses controlled heat and humidity. The pre-conditioning step, by raising the surface energy levels of the substrate and thermally stabilizing the substrate before pressured contact in the imaging zone, allows for more precise control of dye sublimation during image. Pre-conditioning also allows: the use of higher temperature dyes; the use of higher temperatures and shorter dwell times in the imaging zone; and/or the use of lower imaging temperatures. The pre-conditioning also provides for greater migration and penetration of the dispersed dye into the surface of the substrate being imaged. The shorter dwell time and thermally stabilized pre-conditioned substrate also reduces movement between the substrate and dye carrier device, which provides for increased resolution of the imaged substrate.

Abstract: Dye donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising at least one heterocyclic hydrazono dye, wherein said dye corresponds to the general formula:A.dbd.N-N.dbd.Hetwherein A is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupler group or a cyclic reactive methylene system, which may carry at least one substituent, and Het is a heterocyclic nucleus, which may carry at least one substituent.

Abstract: A process for transferring dyes from a transfer to plastic-coated paper by diffusion or sublimation with the aid of an energy source comprises using a transfer on which there is or are one or more pyridone dyes of the formula ##STR1## where X is nitrogen or CH,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are together with the nitrogen atom joining them together a heterocyclic radical,R.sup.3 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sup.5 is cyano, substituted or unsubstituted carbamoyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxycarbonyl or benzimidazolyl, andR.sup.6 is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer containing a bis(N,N-dialkyl(ene) or N,N-diaryl or N-alkyl(ene),N-aryl)aniline azo dye.

Abstract: A dye is fixed to a solid material by using a diene or dienophile as the dye, incorporating a dienophile or diene into the solid material, effecting Diels-Alder reaction between the diene and the dienophile or between the dye and the solid material for binding the dye to the solid material. The dyed solid material has an increased dye concentration and prevents dye diffusion with the lapse of time.

Abstract: A black laser dye-ablative recording element comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising a mixture of at least one cyan, magenta and yellow dye dispersed in a polymeric binder, said dye layer having an infrared-absorbing material associated therewith, said cyan dye having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, Y, J and m are as defined.

Abstract: Process for transferring dyes from a transfer to a plastic-coated paper wherein on the transfer there is a cyan thermal transfer dye mixture comprising at least one anthraquinone dye whose absorption maximum is at a wavelength of from 600 to 750 nm and also at least one triazolopyridine, pyridone, 1-amidopyrid-2,6-dione, heterocyclic pyridone and/or halogenated quinolone dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for providing high definition printing for line art or four color process graphics including reproduction of photographs, on a towel, and involves providing a towel which comprises one face formed of a material able to receive printing by sublimation printing techniques and one face formed of an absorbent material; providing printing on a backing sheet using sublimation inks; and transferring the printing from the backing sheet to the printing receiving face by sublimation of the sublimation inks. The invention also relates to the towel produced thereby.

Abstract: Black colored dye mixture for use in thermal dye sublimation transfer composed of at least four dyes and comprising two dyes having absorption maxima in the spectral range between 470 and 600 nm that are at least 30 nm apart from each other.

Abstract: Dye donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising at least one heterocyclic hydrazono dye, wherein said dye corresponds to the general formula:A=N-N=Hetwherein A is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupler group or a cyclic reactive methylene system, which may carry at least one substituent, and Het is a heterocyclic nucleus, which may carry at least one substituent.

Abstract: Pyrazole azo dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or an acyl radical,R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic radical which is optionally bonded via alkylene,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy,R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, acylamino, acyloxy or alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another in each case denote hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl or aryl orNR.sup.5 R.sup.6 together denotes a hydrogenated heterocyclic radical which is bonded via the nitrogen and optionally contains further hetero atoms,it being possible for all the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkoxy and heterocyclic radicals present to be optionally substituted by nonionic substituents, a novel process for their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing materials.

Abstract: A process for decorating the top portion of the ski including a step of assembling and affixing an external, thick layer of transparent plastic material onto an opaque internal layer. Prior to the assembly step, the first decoration is transferred onto the external surface of the external layer and a second internal decoration, different from the first, is transferred onto one of the surfaces connecting the internal layer with the external layer. The invention enables an economical production of varied and easily interchangeable decorations.

Abstract: Dye-donor element comprising a support provided with a dye layer containing a cyan indoaniline dye and/or another cyan azomethine dye, together with a cyan thiazolylazoaniline dye.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing hydrophobic materials, such as polyester fiber materials, with a clear and sharp color fastness contains at least one benzodifuranone compound represented by a formulae (I) and at least one benzodifuranone compound represented by a formula (II), wherein the weight ratio of the at least one benzodifuranone compound represented by formula (I) to the at least one benzodifuranone compound represented by formula (II) is 90:10 to 10:90.

Abstract: The use of eutectic combinations of a dye and a second compound (which may also be a dye) in a binder has been found to provide benefits to thermal dye transfer materials.