Abstract: A composition for forming a visually discernible color, the use of this composition for producing a heat-sensitive recording material, the corresponding heat-sensitive recording material includes a substrate and this composition, and a process for producing the heat-sensitive recording material.

Abstract: An inkjet printing process including forming an image by superposing two or more kinds of inks, wherein the two or more kinds of inks contain (A) an ink containing at least a first coloring material, a non-aqueous solvent, a non-aqueous resin, and a water-soluble resin having an amino group, and (B) an ink containing at least a second coloring material, a non-aqueous solvent, and a nitrogen-containing graft copolymer having a polyester side chain, and a non-aqueous ink set containing the ink (A) and the ink (B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal transfer film comprising: a photothermal conversion layer; and a diffusion member formed on the upper surface of said photothermal conversion layer, wherein the diffusion member is a thermal transfer film having about 10% or more of the haze, and also relates to a method for manufacturing same, and to an organic electroluminescent device manufactured using said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal transfer film and to an organic electroluminescent device prepared using same, wherein the thermal transfer film includes a base film and an outermost layer which is formed on the base film and has 2% or more of a thickness change ratio expressed by formula 1.

Abstract: Provided is thermally imagable media in which selected areas may be thermally activated to change color. The thermally imagable media includes a substrate having a first and second surface, the first surface supporting a thermally imagable coating, an extender coating, and a top coating such that when activated the thermally imagable coating produces a visible color. The thermally imagable media is activated in a direct thermal printer.

Abstract: A recording material for thermal printing methods comprising a carrier and a dye-absorbing layer equipped for the thermal dye transfer, wherein a barrier layer is arranged between the carrier and the dye-absorbing layer and the barrier layer contains gelatine and a polymer binder dispersible in water, the gelatine and the polymer binder dispersible in water being cross-linked with one another, suitable for the production of photo-like images having very good dye migration behavior and without mottle effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and apparatus for detecting contact and optionally its duration and/or recording the level of pressure and/or its duration and/or recording the level of shear force and/or its duration. In particular, certain embodiments of the present invention relate to devices which comprise an element comprising a hydrophobic material and a color-forming material dispersed in at least a portion of the hydrophobic material. Certain embodiments of the present invention relates to materials comprising a solid dispersion of a color-forming material in an elastomeric hydrophobic material. The solid dispersion may take the form of a molecular dispersion or a partial molecular dispersion.

Abstract: The invention provides a decorative sheet including at least a surface protective layer on a substrate, in which the surface protective layer includes a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing a polycarbonate(meth)acrylate (A) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio (A)/(B) of (98/2)-(70/30). The invention also provides a decorative sheet including at least a surface protective layer on a substrate, in which the surface protective layer includes a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing an acrylic silicone (meth)acrylate (C) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio (C)/(B) of (50/50)-(95/5). The present invention provides a decorative sheet with a surface protective layer having scratch resistance as well as three-dimensional formability.

Abstract: A toner for a thermal transfer printing sheet is advantageous in terms of a fixing property to a release sheet, durability against deformation upon cooling, and a property of holding an image-forming toner, in addition to grindability and chargeability of the toner. The toner for a thermal transfer printing sheet is characterized by comprising a negative-charged crystalline polyester resin, wherein the toner has an average particle size D50 (volume) of 20 to 50 ?m.

Abstract: In an intermediate transfer medium, a substrate, protective layers having a layered structure of two or more layers, and a receiving layer are layered in this order. One layer in the protective layers having the layered structure contains, as a main component, one material or a mixture of two or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyesters having a high polymerization degree, a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of not less than 12,000 and a Tg of not less than 60° C., polycarbonates and polyester urethanes. Another layer in the protective layers having the layered structure contains one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl butyrals, polyvinyl acetals and polyvinyl pyrrolidones or includes a cationic resin, and the receiving layer contains a side chain-type aralkyl-modified silicone in an amount of 0.5-5% by weight on a base of the total weight of the receiving layer.

Abstract: A composition for a protection layer of a thermal recording material includes emulsion (A) and non-crosslinkable urea compound (B), and emulsion (A) has a pH of 6 or more, and contains copolymer resin (a) produced by copolymerizing reactive monomer component (a?) containing at least a vinyl monomer component having a carboxyl group and a vinyl monomer component that is copolymerizable with the vinyl monomer component having a carboxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic laminate for an eyewear, a decorative part comprising the thermoplastic laminate and a preparation process therefore. In particular, during the preparation of the laminate, a high frequency welding machine is used for bonding thermoplastic layers. The present invention uses a high frequency welding machine for the instant welding of the thermoplastic layers. Good bonding strength exists between different layers. Further, the patterns of the core layer are intact, and have high-definition images. The patterns are located in the core layer, not affected by external environmental factors, and not easily abraded. Further, multiple surfaces of the part for an eyewear have patterns, increasing the beautiful appearance of the part for an eyewear, and meeting the requirements of customers to the largest extent.

Abstract: A microencapsulated pigment including a leuco dye system is incorporated as one or more layers in a roll of adhesive tape. The tape is applied and may be rubbed by hand or another object to induce a color change. The change may serve as an indicator that the tape is well adhered for masking purposes in a painting operation, or to present a design where only selected portions of the tape are rubbed to induce the color change. The microencapsulated pigment may be constructed so that the color change is irreversible or reversible.

Abstract: A substrate coated with a markable ink formulation, comprising AOM. Further, the substrate is covered by a thermoplastic polymer layer, such that the ink formulation is situated between the substrate and the thermoplastic polymer layer and/or in the thermoplastic polymer layer.

Abstract: An appliqué comprising an outer perimeter fabric frame of a particular weave, fiber composition and cut, coated with a laminating adhesive, and inlayed with a central fabric panel formed of mesh or other perforated or highly porous material. Lamination causes the adhesive to melt through the mesh central panel and bond the two layers to an underlying performance fabric substrate. The resulting appliqué forms a robust and launderable bond, but does not substantially change the physical and visual characteristics of a performance fabric substrate to which the appliqué is applied. Moreover, a layered embroidery appearance can be created by contrast coloring the fabric frame versus central fabric panel, and this is further enhanced by printing a multi-color graphic along the periphery of the fabric frame.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a thermosensitive recording medium with an increased gloss in the blank and printed portions, excellent color developing sensitivity and excellent printing run-ability, particularly excellent printing run-ability at high-speed printing. Provided is a thermosensitive recording medium having a thermosensitive recording layer comprising a colorless or pale colored basic leuco dye and an electron accepting color developing agent, an intermediate layer and a gloss layer as an outermost layer in this order on a substrate, wherein the intermediate layer is formed by containing a carboxyl group-containing resin and the gloss layer is formed by containing a long chain alkyl group-containing resin and an emulsion type silicone copolymer resin.

Abstract: A bio-based polyester thin film substrate for thermal transfer printing ribbon. The bio-based polyester thermal transfer ribbon substrate film has a radiocarbon content of at least 12 pMC. The film exhibits excellent uniformity, handling, and processability, substantially equivalent to petroleum-based counterparts, while being derived wholly or partly from non-petroleum sources.

Abstract: A dyeing base body to be used in a dyeing step of dyeing a resin body by heating a sublimable dye attached to the dyeing base body by electromagnetic waves to sublime the dye toward the resin body. The dyeing base body includes a metal base made in sheet form and an electromagnetic wave absorption layer formed on at least an opposite side to the side to which the dye will be attached. The electromagnetic wave absorption layer has a higher electromagnetic wave absorption rate than the base.

Abstract: Improved wax paper with thermal transfer stamps may allow for more effectively transferring detailed stamps onto objects. The wax paper may include a paper layer having a porosity of at least 3000 Gurley seconds and a wax layer with a thickness of at most six pounds per ream of the paper. Stamps may be printed face down on the wax layer, with the underside of the ink coated with heat-activated adhesive. By pressing the converted wax paper onto an object, applying a heating element to the paper side of the converted wax paper, and removing the object from contact with the converted wax paper, a stamp may more completely and reliably transfer onto the object with levels of detail not previously achievable, while cutting down on negative effects of wax bleed and paper tears.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive color-developing layer of a heat-sensitive recording medium and a coating liquid for forming the heat-sensitive color-developing layer each contain a leuco dye, a color developing agent and a polyvinyl alcohol resin containing an acetoacetyl group and a sulfonic acid group or a combination of a polyvinyl alcohol resin containing an acetoacetyl group and a polyvinyl alcohol resin containing a sulfonic acid group. Therefore, the heat-sensitive recording medium and the coating liquid for forming the heat-sensitive color-developing layer are excellent in light resistance, and free from unintended color development and discoloration even when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.