Abstract: A method for imaging laser printable media and media for use in such method.

Abstract: An adhesive-backed photographic print is provided. The photographic print includes an adhesive composite sandwiched between a photographic print and a differential release liner. The liner has opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface having a higher release value compared to the second surface. The adhesive composite includes a repositionable adhesive, a support layer disposed on the repositionable adhesive, the support layer having a stiffness of less than about 50,000 Newton per meter in its cross-web direction, as measured according to ASTM 882-02, and a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the support layer. The adhesive composite is disposed on the liner such that the repositionable adhesive is in contact with the first surface of the liner. The photograph print has opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface containing an image and the second surface disposed on the permanent adhesive.

Abstract: An adhesive composite is provided. The adhesive composite includes a support layer sandwiched between a repositionable adhesive and a permanent adhesive. The support layer has a stiffness of less than about 50,000 Newton per meter in its cross-web direction, as measured according to ASTM 882-02. The repositionable adhesive has an adhesion to polyester greater than about 200 gram per inch.

Abstract: A method of making a repositionable adhesive backed photo media is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) providing an imageable substrate or providing a photograph; (b) providing an attachment mechanism having a carrier film with opposing first and second surfaces; a thermally activating adhesive disposed on the first surface; a repositionable adhesive disposed on the second surface; and a liner disposed on the repositionable adhesive; (c) stacking the imageable substrate or stacking the photograph with the attachment mechanism; and (4) exposing the stack to heat causing the thermally activating adhesive to bond to the imageable substrate or the photograph.

Abstract: A method for making a photographic print having an adhesive is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a roll of dual coated adhesive tape, (b) providing a roll of photographic print having two substantially parallel edges and having opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface containing an image; and (c) laminating the tape and the photographic print. The dual adhesive coated tape includes a differential release liner having opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface having a higher release value than the second surface; a repositionable adhesive disposed on the first side of the liner; a support layer disposed on the repositionable adhesive, the support layer having a stiffness of less than about 50,000 Newton per meter in its cross-web direction, as measured according to ASTM 882-02; and a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the support layer.

Abstract: An anti-copy film is disclosed. The film has a light transmissive imageable substrate having opposing first and second surfaces. Each surface has an image receptive coating. Complementary positive and negative images are disposed on the first and second surfaces such that an imaged area on the first surface is in registration with a non-imaged area on the second surface. The anti-copy film appears substantially opaque when viewed orthogonally to and appears partially transparent when viewed obliquely to either the first or second surfaces.

Abstract: A multilayer imageable article with at least two layers including a multiphoton imageable composition. The composition includes a multiphoton-sensitive photoactive system and at least one of a dye and a dye precursor. The photoactive system includes a multiphoton sensitizer capable of simultaneously absorbing at least two photons, an electron acceptor capable of transformation to a dye-activating species upon interaction with the multiphoton sensitizer subsequent to absorption of at least two photons, and optionally an electron donor.

Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.

Abstract: A method is provided for imparting images created with an inkjet printer to substrates. In accordance with the method, an image is imparted to an image receiving layer releasably disposed on a carrier sheet. An article can be provided, which is equipped with an adhesive patch on its surface. The image receiving layer is then brought into contact with the adhesive patch and, the carrier sheet is removed, thereby imparting an image to the substrate.

Abstract: An inkjet printable article is provided. The article includes a substrate with an image receptor layer disposed thereon. The receptor layer comprises (a) a water-soluble alkyl cellulose polymer, (b) a water dispersible cationic urethane polymer, and (c) a material selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilanes and polydimethylaminoethyl methacrylate salts.

Abstract: A multilayer imageable article with at least two layers including a multiphoton imgeable composition. The composition includes a multiphoton-sensitive photoactive system and at least one of a dye and a dye precursor. The photoactive system includes a multiphoton sensitizer capable of simultaneously absorbing at least two photons, an electron acceptor capable of transformation to a dye-activating species upon interaction with the multiphoton sensitizer subsequent to absorption of at least two photons, and optionally an electron donor.

Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.

Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.

Abstract: A method is provided for imparting images created with an inkjet printer to substrates. In accordance with the method, an image is imparted to an image receiving layer releasably disposed on a carrier sheet. An article can be provided, which is equipped with an adhesive patch on its surface. The image receiving layer is then brought into contact with the adhesive patch and, the carrier sheet is removed, thereby imparting an image to the substrate.

Abstract: A method is provided for imparting images created with an inkjet printer to foil balloons and other substrates which do not lend themselves well to direct printing. In accordance with the method, an image is imparted to an image receiving layer releasably disposed on a carrier sheet. A foil balloon or other object is provided, which is equipped with an adhesive patch on its surface. The image receiving layer is then brought into contact with the adhesive patch and the carrier sheet is removed, thereby imparting an image to the substrate.

Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.

Abstract: A thermal-dye-bleach construction comprising a dye in association with a thermal dye-bleaching agent of general formula I: ##STR1## wherein: each of R.sup.a and R.sup.b are individually selected from: hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, and a heterocyclic group, and preferably, both R.sup.a and R.sup.b represent hydrogen;p is one or two, and when p is one, Z is a monovalent group selected from: an akyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, and a heterocyclic group, and when p is two, Z is a divalent group selected from: an alkylene group, an arylene group, an alkenylene group, an alkynylene group, an aralkylene group, a cycloalkene group, and a heterocyclic group; and,M.sup.+ is a cation which will not react with a carbanion generated from the thermal-carbanion-generating agent in such manner as to render the carbanion ineffective as a bleaching agent for the dye.

Abstract: A thermal-dye-bleach construction comprising a dye in association with a thermal dye-bleaching agent of general formula I: ##STR1## wherein: each of R.sup.a and R.sup.b are individually selected from: hydrogen, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, and a heterocyclic group, and preferably, both R.sup.a and R.sup.b represent hydrogen;p is one or two, and when p is one, Z is a monovalent group selected from: an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group, and a heterocyclic group, and when p is two, Z is a divalent group selected from: an alkylene group, an arylene group, an alkenylene group, an alkynylene group, an aralkylene group, a cycloalkene group, and a heterocyclic group; and,M.sup.+ is cation which will not react with acarbanion generated from the thermal-carbanion-generating agent in such manner as to render the carbanion ineffective as a bleaching agent for the dye.

Abstract: A thermal-dye-bleach construction comprising a polymethine dye having a nucleus of general formula I: ##STR1## in association with a thermal-carbanion-generating agent having the general formula: ##STR2## wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and claims.

Abstract: A photographic element containing a thermal-dye-bleach construction includes a thermal nucleophile-generating agent in association with a polymethine dye having a nucleus of general formula (I): ##STR1##