Abstract: The preparation of x-ray materials, especially suitable for non-destructive testing applications, is described. The emulsion layers of said material are comprising silver halide emulsion grains containing at least 75 mole % of silver chloride and less than 25 mole % of silver bromide and are characterized by a ratio between the amount of gelatin and the amount of silver halide, being expressed as the equivalent amount of silver nitrate, of less than 0.6. Hardening of said material is performed in such a way that the amount of demineralized water of 25.degree. C. absorbed in 3 minutes is less than 2.5 g per gram of gelatin present in said material. A rapid processing system is available with a total processing time of less than 3 minutes with a developer and fixer being substantially free from hardening agents and the fixer being substantially free from ammonium ions.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye transfer methods, said element comprising a dye layer comprising at least one dicyanovinylaniline dye, wherein the amino group of the aniline function of said dye carries an aryl group not being substituted with a dicyanovinyl group and a hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon group linked by a secondary carbon atom to said amino group. The dyes have very good light-fastness and good spectral absorption characteristics.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the formation of an image comprising the steps of(1) image-wise exposing, in the presence of a photopolymerizable compound, a photosensitive element comprising a support and at least one photosensitive layer containing a silver halide sensitive to actinic radiation, an organic silver salt and a reducing agent,(2) heating said photosensitive layer while in contact with a receiving element and allowing non-photopolymerized compound in the non-exposed areas to transfer and penetrate in said receiving element, and,(3) separating said receiving element from said photosensitive element.The obtained image can be a useful visible image produced on at least one of the separated elements, or it can be a hydrophobic polymer image on a hydrophilic background formed in the finally separated-receiving element which is usable as a printing plate. In the former embodiment the receiving element comprises a support and a layer containing a pigment, e.g. carbon black.

Abstract: An imaging element is disclosed comprising on a support a dye precursor and a color developer arranged in the same layer or in separate layers characterized in that a specific type of monomers according to one of formulas (I) or (II) and a photoinitiator is present in a layer containing said dye precursor and/or color developer. The imaging element of the invention can used as photosensitive as well as heat-sensitive imaging element for obtaining an image.

Abstract: A dry powder toner of which the particles are electrostatically or magnetically attractable and suited for development of electrostatic charge images or magnetic patterns and wherein the composition of said powder particles includes a resin binder comprising at least one resin A and at least one resin B, characterized in that:(1) said resin(s) A and said resin(s) B each have a glass transition temperature (Tg) larger than 45.degree. C.,(2) the Tg of said resin(s) A is at least 2.5.degree. C. lower than the Tg of said resin(s) B,(3) the melt viscosity (mvA) of said resin(s) A is at least 500 poise and the melt viscosity (mvB) of said resin(s) B is within the scope of the following equation:(mvB)=F.times.(mvA),wherein F is an integer from 2 to 20, and with a maximum value of (mvB) not exceeding 15000 poise, and(4) the weight ratio of resin(s) A and resin(s) B in said powder particles is such that the deformability of the powder material as defined by test H herein is smaller than 15%.

Abstract: A cassette for a stack of superimposed sheets of X-ray film has a bottom wall, four sidewalls disposed at the upper side of and defining with the bottom wall a rectangular or square chamber for at least one stack of sheets, and a cover which is pivotally connected to one of the sidewalls and is movable between an open position to afford access to the chamber and a closed position in which it cooperates with the sidewalls to prevent penetration of light into the chamber. The top surface of at least one sidewall is provided with one or more markers (e.g., in the form of a row of triangular indicia) made of or containing a material which permits ready visual detection of the marker in a darkroom whereby a person looking at the marker can ascertain at a glance whether or not one or more uppermost sheets of a stack in the chamber are misaligned so that they overlie the top surface or surfaces of one or more sidewalls and must be reoriented prior to pivoting of the cover to closed position.

Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a biaxially oriented polyester sheet or web, with improved antistatic properties, comprising the steps of(i) stretching said polyester sheet or web first in one direction and second in a direction perpendicular thereto(ii) coating said hydrophobic polyester sheet or web, either before stretching or between said first and second stretching operation, on one or both sides, with a transparent antistatic primer layer, wherein the coating composition of said transparent antistatic primer layer comprises (1) a dispersion of a polythiophene with conjugated polymer backbone and a polymeric polyanion compound and (2) a latex polymer having hydrophilic functionality.The primer layer is coated from an aqueous composition and does not show a substantial change in resistivity depending on relative humidity or wet processing.

Abstract: In a tank filled with a photographic processing liquid containing, below the liquid level, devices for substantially reducing or completely removing at least once the diffusion layer adhering to the interface of the photographic material, the processing time in the given bath can be reduced or the temperature of the bath lowered without any change in the photographic results.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer, said dye-donor element comprising a support provided with a dye layer containing a dye and a polymeric binder, characterized in that said dye corresponds to the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.12 are as set out in the claims and the description.

Abstract: Process and material for controlling the visual aspect of an image present in a hydrophilic colloid layer, layer system, or relief pattern on a permanent support by transferring a continuous non-photosensitive layer assembly from a temporary support to said image, said transfer being brought about by pre-wetting the image-carrying permanent support, bringing the pre-wet image-carrying permanent support in face-to-face contact with said continuous non-photosensitive layer assembly carried by said temporary support, stripping off the temporary support to leave said continuous non-photosensitive layer assembly covering and adhering to said image-carrying permanent support, and drying the resulting layer packet, wherein said continuous non-photosensitive layer assembly comprises in the given sequence a polyester layer having sufficient adhesiveness to said temporary support to remain adhering thereto before being stripped therefrom and yet having sufficient repellency in respect of said temporary support to make

Abstract: A color photographic silver halide material comprising at least one negatively developing, green-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer containing at least one magenta coupler can be adjusted to any desired sensitivity of that layer without any changes in other sensitometric properties by addition of at least one compound corresponding to general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein is hydrogen or halogen,Y is NR.sub.2, O or S andis hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl.

Abstract: A cap with an induction seal closure for sealing the pouring opening of a container, the induction seal closure comprising a polymer sealing layer (27) capable of being heat-sealed to the top surface of the pouring opening of the container, an aluminum foil (22) for heat-sealing said sealing layer by inductive heating of the aluminum, a first releasing layer (25) between said aluminum foil and said sealing layer and a second releasing layer (21) between said aluminum foil and the top wall of said cap, the releasing power of said second releasing layer (21) being greater than that of said first one (25) so that upon removal of the cap from a sealed container the aluminum foil (22) remains adherant to the sealed container instead of to the cap while yet being easily peelable from the container as a consequence of the presence of said first releasing layer (25).

Abstract: Phosphonium mordanting polymer comprising randomly distributed recurring units corresponding to the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: A represents a unit that is derived from a copolymerizable monomer having a hydrophobic character e.g. acrylonitrile,n represents an integer of from 1 to about 12;each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 (same or different) represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or an aryl group;X.sup.-- represents an acid anion e.g. a halogen anion, or an anion derived from an inorganic acid;x+y+z represents from about 2 mole % to about 70 mole % with y+z maximum 15 mole % andw represents from about 30 mole % to about 98 mole %.

Abstract: A thermal imaging process comprising the step of imagewise heating a donor element so as to transfer therefrom colored matter onto a contacting receptor element, characterized in that before said imagewise heating said receptor element contains in a layer at least one substance that by heat applied in the transfer of said colored matter undergoes a change giving rise to an increase in optical density.

Abstract: X-ray intensifying screens of different speed classes are disclosed, showing a synergistic effect between screen speed or sensitivity and image quality, especially sharpness, if for each speed class the right combination is applied for the amount of dye in the screens and the weight amount and weight coverage of selected mixtures of yttrium tantalate or niobate phosphor and rare earth activated alkaline earth metal fluorohalide phosphors coated onto selected supports showing well-determined reflectance characteristics.

Abstract: The synthesis and the application of new dyes is described, said new dyes being incorporated in non-migratory state in hydrophilic colloid layers of photographic materials wherefrom they can be rapidly removed after being quickly decolourized in alkaline aqueous liquids used in the processing of said materials. The filter dyes have an ester function or a derivative therefrom as a substituent at the mono- or trimethine chain.

Abstract: A reclosable film package (10) with a pack (15) of film sheet wrapped in a light-tight bag with an egress flap (16) folded back on the stack and having a light-tight seal (17) near its free end, and a rectangular carton (11) for enclosing the pack made from a one-piece erectable blank and having a top end opening (12) closeable by means of a hinged top end panel (13).

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye transfer methods comprising a support having on one side a dye layer and on the other side a heat-resistant layer comprising a binder and inorganic silicate particles, wherein said inorganic silicate particles protrude from the surface of said heat-resistant layer and said binder comprises a polycarbonate derived from a bis-(hydroxyphenyl)-cycloalkane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a lithographic printing plate requiring no dampening liquid comprising the steps of:image-wise exposing using a laser beam a heat mode recording material comprising on a support having an oleophilic surface (i) a recording layer having a thickness of not more than 3 .mu.m and containing a substance capable of converting the laser beam radiation into heat and (ii) a cured oleophobic surface layer and wherein said recording layer and oleophobic surface layer may be the same layer;rubbing the exposed heat mode recording material thereby removing said oleophobic surface layer in the exposed areas so that the underlying oleophilic surface is exposed andavoiding the swelling of said oleophobic surface layer by carrying out said rubbing without the use of a liquid or with the use of a non-solvent for said oleophobic surface layer.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for incorporating a water-insoluble substance in a diffusion resistant form into a hydrophilic colloidal layer of an element. In a first process A the water-insoluble substance is present during the polycondensation of diol(s) or polyol(s) and carboxylic acids, whereby at least 6 mole % of the reagents bear a water-solubilizing group, preferably a sulpho group in the salt form; the obtained mixture of polyester and water-insoluble substance is then dispersed in an aqueous medium. In an alternative process B the polyester is first prepared and then mixed homogeneously with the hydrophobe substance by melting in a reactor or extruder; the mixture is then similarly dispersed. The obtained latex is then incorporated in a hydrophilic colloidal layer which is coated on a support.The obtained element can serve as base for a reprographic image, e.g. a color proof image, or can form part of a complete photographic material.