Abstract: The present invention provides an article with an image contained in an image-receptive layer that is bonded to the surface of the article with a size coat. A carrier film, which has been coated with a polymeric resin image-receptive layer and a size coat, forms a wrap that is used to receive the image. Use of the wrap in a method for imparting a design on an untreated article begins by covering the article in the area to receive printing with the wrap being positioned with the size coat adjacent to the article. Heat and pressure are used to treat the wrap while in contact with the article for sufficient time to bond the size coat to the article. The carrier film is removed from the article, leaving the size coat and the receptive layer bonded to the article. A transfer sheet, that includes an image to be transferred, is placed against the article with the image being placed in contact with the receptive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article with an image contained in an image-receptive layer that is bonded to the surface of the article with a size coat. A carrier film, which has been coated with a polymeric resin image-receptive layer and a size coat, forms a wrap that is used to receive the image. Use of the wrap in a method for imparting a design on an untreated article begins by covering the article in the area to receive printing with the wrap being positioned with the size coat adjacent to the article. Heat and pressure are used to treat the wrap while in contact with the article for sufficient time to bond the size coat to the article. The carrier film is removed from the article, leaving the size coat and the receptive layer bonded to the article. A transfer sheet, that includes an image to be transferred, is placed against the article with the image being placed in contact with the receptive layer.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for fabricating electrosensitive paper with a white finish. The paper comprises a base layer of paper, a solvent-based resin coating, and a thin surface layer of aluminum, optionally including a white overcoat. A mixture of solvents may be employed having different evaporation rates, providing a white appearance of the metallized layer. The solvent mixture may include a relatively volatile true solvent, and a less volatile diluent. After application of the resin coating in solution to the paper base, the solvents may be evaporated using a three-stage drying process in which the first stage involves an elevated temperature with turbulent air flow.

Abstract: A filter bag for dry copiers, i.e. copiers which employ dry toners. The bag comprises a porous cover and a porous filter mass in the form of loose packing within the cover.

Abstract: A filter bag for dry copiers, i.e. copiers which employ particulate toner material. The bag comprises a filter element and a protective cover of porous non-woven material which imparts negligible resistance to air flow.

Abstract: A design for a metallized electrosensitive label stock, and similar die-cut substrates for electrothermal printing. Imprinting occurs when an image-bearing stylus at a given potential contacts one portion of the substrate's metallized surface, while a grounded member contacts a nearby surface area. The flow of current between the stylus and ground causes a selective melting of the label's surface, revealing a colored undercoat. The labels are die-cut from a label stock in such a pattern as to allow proper current flow while permitting the proper removal of labels.