Abstract: Bis-(indolyl)ethylenes of the following general formula are prepared: ##STR1## wherein a is 1 or 2, wherein b is 1 or 2,wherein each A is independently selected from a dialkylamino, dialkoxyalkylamino, diaroxyalkylamino, diarylamino, alkylarylamino, dicyloalkylamino, alkylcycloalkylamino, arylcycloalkylamino, pyrrolidino, piperidino, or morpholino radical,wherein each B is independently selected from A or an alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl or aroxy radical,wherein each R is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or alkoxy,wherein each of R.sup.5, R.sup.5', R.sup.6, and R.sup.6' are each independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), alkoxyalkyl, aroxyalkyl, halogen, phenyl, or phenyl substituted by alkyl or alkoxy,the alkyl moieties referred to herein being of one to eight carbons, the cycloalkyl moieties referred to herein being of three to six carbons.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted 4,7-diazaphthalides of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y each independently of the other, are optionally substituted aminophenyl, indolyl, benzoindolyl, jujolidinyl or kairolyl radicals; andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently of the other, are hydrogen, lower alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, provided that both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen.These compounds are particularly suitable for use as color formers in pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: Preparation of novel symmetrical and unsymmetrical chromogenic di-[bis-(indolyl)ethylenyl]tetrahalophthalides is disclosed. Specifically these compounds are chromogenic di-[bis-(indolyl)ethylenyl]tetrahalophthalides of the formula ##STR1## wherein L and X are as hereinafter defined. The process disclosed involves condensing bis(indolyl)ethylenes with tetrahalophthalic anhydride in acetic anhydride, in the presence of an electron acceptor or preferably an acetate of Group I or II of the Periodic Table. Optionally, and preferably, where unsymmetrical di-[bis-(indolyl)ethylenyl]tetrahalophthalides are desired, indoles are reacted with an acylindole in the presence of a Vilsmeier reagent to form the starting bis(indolyl)ethylene.

Abstract: A color developer material comprising a homogeneous mixture of a color developer containing a certain weight percent phenolic group, divalent zinc, and an aromatic carboxylate component possessing certain properties. These mixtures are particularly useful as color developer materials for basic chromogenic materials in either pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive record materials.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for producing a foam wrapped package for protecting a roll of pressure-sensitive carbonless copy paper. Interleaved foam and film are wrapped under tension around the outer periphery of the roll of carbonless paper by selectively rotating the roll and separately feeding packaging foam and stretch film toward the rotating roll.

Abstract: Novel bis-(indolyl)ethylenes, process for their production and record systems utilizing such bis-(indolyl)ethylene chromogens are described.Bis-(indolyl)ethylenes of the following general formula are prepared: ##STR1## wherein each L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 is the same or different and is each independently selected from indole moieties (J1) through (J4) (L.sup.1 need not be the same as L.sup.2), ##STR2## wherein Z is hydrogen, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), substituted or unsubstituted aryl, aralkyl, aroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or halogen.

Abstract: Novel bis-(indolyl)ethylenes, process for their production and record systems utilizing such bis-(indolyl)ethylene chromogens are described.Bis-(indolyl)ethylenes of the following general formula are prepared: ##STR1## wherein each L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 is the same or different and is each independently selected from indole moieties (J1) through (J4) (L.sup.1 need not be the same as L.sup.2), ##STR2## wherein in (J1) through (J4) above, each of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.21, R.sup.22, R.sup.29 and R.sup.30 need not be the same and is each independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), cycloalkyl, alkylaroxy, alkylalkoxy, and substituted or unsubstituted aryl, such as phenyl, naphthyl, or heterocyclyl.Each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.15, R.sup.16, R.sup.17, R.sup.18, R.sup.19, R.sup.20, R.sup.23, R.sup.24, R.sup.25, Rphu 26, R.sup.27, and R.sup.

Abstract: Chromogenic di-[bis-(indolyl)ethylenyl] tetrahalophthalides are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## wherein each X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, and X.sup.4 is independently selected from chlorine or bromine;wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.7 is independently selected from cycloalkyl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or aroxyalkyl;wherein each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 is independently selected from alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) or aryl (substituted or unsubstituted);wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, and R.sup.12 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), cycloalkyl, aryl (substituted or unsubstituted), halogen, alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8), aroxy, cycloalkoxy, dialkylamino including symmetrical and unsymmetrical (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for producing a foam wrapped package for protecting a roll of pressure-sensitive carbonless copy paper. Interleaved foam and film are wrapped under tension around the outer periphery of the roll of carbonless paper by selectively rotating the roll and separately feeding packaging foam and stretch film toward the rotating roll.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel fluoran compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently of the other, are lower alkyl;A is ##STR2## or a pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino or piperazino radical; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, each independently of the other, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by lower alkyl or lower alkoxy.These compounds are particularly suitable for use as color formers in pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: An improved thermally-responsive record material having improved image retention is disclosed. The invention is an improved thermally-responsive record member, typically a sheet material, bearing a thermally-responsive color-forming composition comprising a chromogenic material, an acidic developer material, and a metal salt of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein M is a metal selected from Zn, Ca, Sn, Ni, Cu, Al, Co, and Mg; wherein m corresponds to the valency of M;wherein n is 1 to 3;wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, oxyalkyl, or NO.sub.2, with the proviso that the alkyl group is of 1 to 50 carbons;wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl, with the proviso that the alkyl group is of 1-5 carbon; anda suitable binder therefor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for producing a foam wrapped package for protecting a roll of pressure-sensitive carbonless copy paper. Interleaved foam and film are wrapped under tension around the outer periphery of the roll of carbonless paper by selectively rotating the roll and separately feeding packaging foam and stretch film toward the rotating roll.

Abstract: A color developer material comprising a homogeneous mixture of a color developer containing a certain weight percent phenolic group, divalent zinc, and an aromatic carboxylate component possessing certain properties. These mixtures are particularly useful as color developer materials for basic chromogenic materials in either pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive record materials.

Abstract: An improved self-contained record material having tamper resistance through an indicator quality is disclosed. The self-contained record material of the invention is suitable for forming a visible mark with a focussed means of pressure application such as a stylus, needle, or pen and which mark can then later be in part fixed by unfocussed light. The self-contained record material comprises a substrate on which is coated two sets of microcapsules only one of which is made photosensitive to change in viscosity upon exposure to actinic radiation, and the first of which are conventional microcapsules. The color formers in each of the sets of microcapsules are selected to express a different observed color. Original markings, for example, could be black (combination of the orange and blue color formers). After exposure to actinic radiation desensitizing the blue color former containing capsules, subsequent markings are orange indicating the aspect of the subsequence in time.

Abstract: A novel thermally-responsive record material is disclosed which is resistant to image fade from one or more common external challenges including contact with common fats or oils, skin oil, carbonless solvents, plasticizers or high heat and humidity, such as in a 90.degree.F./90% humidity test. The heat-sensitive material of the invention contains a fade resistance imparting ascorbic acid ester of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a straight chain or branched chain acyl group of from 9 to 22 carbons inclusive,wherein R.sup.2 is a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group of from 8 to 21 carbons inclusive.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel fluoran compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, each independently of the other, are lower alkyl;A is ##STR2## or a pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino or piperazino radical; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, each independently of the other, are C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by lower alkyl or lower alkoxy.These compounds are particularly suitable for use as color formers in pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: An improved process for producing fluorene compounds of the following formula (II) is disclosed: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently a hydrogen atom, an alkylamino group, a dialkylamino group, a pyrrolidino group or a piperdino group; X and Y are independently a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom; and with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen atoms simultaneously). The process comprises reacting a lactone compound of the formula (I) (variables being defined as in formula (II) ) ##STR2## with a mixture of an aluminum halide, a carbonyl compound, and a hydroxy bearing compound.

Abstract: An improved thermally-responsive record material having improved image retention is disclosed. The invention is an improved thermally-responsive record member, typically a sheet material, bearing a thermally-responsive color-forming composition comprising a chromogenic material, an acidic developer material, and a metal salt of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.a is selected from --CH.dbd.CH, ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--, and --CH.sub.2 --wherein R.sub.1 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, oxyalkyl, or NO.sub.2 with the proviso that the alkyl groups are of 1-5 carbons wherein M is a metal selected from Zn, Ca, Sn, Ni, Cu, Al, Co, and Mg.

Abstract: A high sensitivity thermal paper resistant to image erasure is disclosed. The thermal paper has a color-forming composition comprising a chromogenic material, an acidic developer material, a water insoluble polymer consisting of poly .alpha.-methylstyrene or .alpha.-methylstyrene/vinyltoluene copolymer, and a thermal modifier. Preferably the thermal modifier is selected from acetoacet-o-toluidine, diphenoxyethane, phenyl-1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, diheptadecyl ketone and octadecanamide. The disclosed composition when thermally imaged is surprisingly resistant to image erasure and smearing attributable to fingerprint oils.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the manufacture of quinolinic acid by oxidizing quinoline with ruthenium tetraoxide in the presence of hypochlorite solution in which a certain amount of base is added prior to the inception of the oxidation reaction. The disclosed process provides greatly improved yields of high purity quinolinic acid.