Abstract: A light absorbing member includes a first dichroic dye and a second dichroic dye. The first dichroic dye has an absorption peak wavelength between a first emission peak wavelength of the first light-emitting layer and a second emission peak wavelength of a second light-emitting layer. The second dichroic dye has an absorption peak wavelength between the second emission peak wavelength of the second light-emitting layer and a third emission peak wavelength of the third light-emitting layer. An angle of a molecule of the first dichroic dye in an absorption axis and an angle of a molecule of the second dichroic dye in an absorption axis with respect to a normal direction of the reflective layer are from 70 degrees to 90 degrees.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to mixing and separating phases of a mixture, and, more particularly, to an integrated apparatus for mixing and separating immiscible fluid phases and method therefor. The apparatus includes an inlet section, a mixing section, a separating section, and an outlet section. The mixing section includes multiple spiral turns for separately introducing the fluid phases of different specific gravity into the mixing section. Each of the spiral turns includes a helical channel followed by a counter-helical channel for enabling mixing of fluid phases. The counter-helical channel changes the direction of flow of fluid phases upon flow of said fluid phases from the helical channel to the counter-helical channel. The separating section extends from the mixing section separates the fluid phases based on specific gravity difference of fluid phases. The outlet section facilitates in separate withdrawal of fluid phases based on the specific gravity of said fluid phases.

Abstract: A thermally developable material comprising a support and having thereon at least one non-photosensitive carrier layer comprising: a binder comprising vinyl butyral repeat units and alcohol repeat units, an adhesion promoting compound comprising ester repeat units, and a crosslinker comprising isocyanate repeat units; and at least one thermally developable imaging layer comprising organic silver salt grains, light-sensitive silver halide grains, a reducing agent, a binder comprising hydroxyl and butryal repeat units, and a crosslinker comprising at least one isocyanate group.

Abstract: Coating compositions and image forming materials made therefrom, the coating compositions comprising at least one non-photosensitive source of reducible silver ions, at least one reducing agent capable of reducing the reducible silver ions, a first binder comprising vinyl butyral repeat units and vinyl alcohol repeat units, a second binder comprising vinyl butyral repeat units and vinyl alcohol repeat units, the second binder having a composition differing from that of the first binder, and a third binder comprising vinyl pyrrolidone repeat units and vinyl acetate repeat units.

Abstract: The invention provides a near-infrared absorbing material, including: at least one of at least one singlet oxygen scavengers, at least one radical scavenger, and at least one antioxidant; and at least one near-infrared absorbing compound obtained by oxidation of a compound represented by the following Formula (II). In the formula, R211, R212, R221, R222, R231, R232, R241 and R242 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic or aromatic group; R203, R213, R223, R233 and R243 independently represent a substituent; and n203, n213, n223, n233 and n243 independently represent an integer of 0 to 4.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition having laser engraving properties, comprising a host material and an effective amount of a laser enhancing additive. The laser enhancing additive comprises a first quantity of least one of copper potassium iodide (CuKI3) or Copper Iodide (CuI), and a second quantity at least one substance selected from the group consisting of zinc sulfide (ZnS), barium sulfide (BaS), alkyl sulfonate, and thioester. The composition can be engraved with grayscale images by an Nd:Yag laser and can be added to laminates or coatings. The composition can be used during the manufacture of many articles of manufacture, including identification documents.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method, coating and system for conductive patterning are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for providing a security paper, in particular a banknote, with a coloured marking, comprising providing a photosensitive preparation on a portion of said document and submitting at least selected areas of said portion to a light beam, wherein said preparation is capable of forming a film on said portion and comprises a substance capable of producing colloidal metal particles under the effect of UV irradiation, and said areas are irradiated by means of an UV-light beam.

Abstract: A radiation image-able coating includes a curable polymer matrix, a metal complex disposed in the curable polymer matrix, wherein the metal complex is configured to form localized metallic particles when exposed to heat.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using corrosion-inhibiting cleaning compositions for semiconductor wafer processing that include an aqueous admixture of at least water, a surfactant and a corrosion-inhibiting compound selected from a group consisting of amino phosphonates, polyamines and polycarboxylic acids. The quantity of the corrosion-inhibiting compound in the admixture is preferably in a range from about 0.0001 wt % to about 0.1 wt % and the quantity of the surfactant is preferably in a range from about 0.001 wt % to about 1.0 wt %. The aqueous admixture may also include sulfuric acid and a fluoride, which act as oxide etchants, and a peroxide, which acts as a metal etchant.

Abstract: A process for forming an image on a substrate, which comprises coating the substrate with an amine of molybdenum, tungsten or vanadium that changes colour on heating or irradiation as an aqueous dispersion or suspension or as a solution in an organic solvent. Also described is a coated substrate, wherein the coating is a substantially visible light-transparent layer comprising an amine compound of molybdenum, tungsten or vanadium, and a solution of said amine compound and a thermoplastic polymer or a photo-polymerisable monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photothermographic material including at least a photosensitive silver halide, a non-photosensitive silver-supplying compound, a reducing agent and a binder on at least one surface of a support. The photothermographic material further includes at least one kind of halogen releasing compound having a water-solubilizing group and at least one kind of halogen releasing compound having no water-solubilizing group, and a gradation of a characteristic curve is 2.5 to 4.0. The photothermographic material of the invention is excellent in storability, and particularly excellent in storability of high quality images used for image recording for medical diagnosis.

Abstract: A substantially light-insensitive black and white monosheet thermographic recording material has a support and on one side of the support comprises a thermosensitive element, a barrier layer and an outermost protective layer, the thermosensitive element being exclusive of a high contrast agent and containing at least one substantially light-insensitive silver salt of a carboxylic acid, at least one reducing agent therefor in thermal working relationship therewith, at least one toning agent and at least one binder, wherein the at least one reducing agent is an ortho-dihydroxy-benzene derivative and the barrier layer comprises a copolymer comprising vinyl chloride units and vinyl acetate and/or vinyl alcohol units, a copolymer comprising styrene units and acrylonitrile units, a copolymer comprising cationic units and/or a copolymer comprising styrene units and maleic acid units.

Abstract: A lithographic pattern includes a first scribe along an edge of a die region, and a second scribe along an opposing edge of the die region. The first scribe includes at least a first translucent box and a second translucent box. The second scribe includes at least a first opaque box and a second opaque box defined respectively by a first translucent frame and a second translucent frame. When the lithographic pattern is stepped between fields on a wafer, the first translucent box is placed at least partially within the first opaque box, and the second translucent box is placed at least partially within the second opaque box. If a continuous ring is formed from a pair of a translucent box and an opaque box, the fields are aligned at least within an amount equal to the difference between the dimensions of that translucent box and that opaque box divided by 2.

Abstract: A cost efficient method of making a lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of coating a silver halide emulsion layer on a hydrophilic base which is provided with physical development nuclei; simultaneously with the preceding step, coating on the emulsion layer a solution that induces silver salt diffusion transfer reversal development of the silver halide; allowing diffusion of complexed silver ions to the physical development nuclei, thereby forming silver metal that is deposited on the hydrophilic base; a wash-off step wherein the emulsion layer is removed from the silver metal. The material thus obtained can be exposed image-wise in heat-mode, e.g. by means of an infrared laser, thereby ablating the silver metal and revealing the hydrophilic base at exposed areas. Immediately after exposure, it can be used as a lithographic printing plate without the need for a wet processing step.

Abstract: A cost efficient method of making a lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of

Abstract: Image-forming materials including photographic, thermographic, and thermally-developable imaging materials include one or more transparent electrically conductive, non-charging layers to provide antistatic control on one or both sides of subbed or unsubbed supports. The electrically conductive, non-charging layers comprise colloidal, electrically conductive polymer particles that can be dispersed in a film-forming binder in an amount to provide from about 10 to about 90 volume % of polymer particles. Particularly useful polymer particles include pyrrole-containing, thiophene-containing, and aniline-containing polymers. The particles generally exhibit a packed powder specific resistivity of 105 ohm-cm or less and generally have a mean diameter of 0.5 &mgr;m or less. The electrically conductive, non-charging layers generally exhibit a surface electrical resistivity of less than 1×1012 ohm per square.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a lithographic printing plate, said method comprising:

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a lithographic printing plate, said method comprising: providing a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising: i) a grained and anodized aluminum substrate where the anodic weight is between 6.0 and 20 g/m2, having coated thereon; ii) a metallic layer; and image-wise exposing the precursor on an external drum thermal imaging device. The method provides press ready plates showing high image quality, good press properties and high durability on press without the requirement for the use of costly intermediate film and developer chemistry, and the attendant inconvenience resulting from the use of these materials.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprises a grained and anodized aluminum substrate coated with a metallic layer, preferably a silver layer, on top of which is applied a layer comprising at least one oleophilising agent and at least one hydrophilic stain-reducing agent, the hydrophilic agent being chosen such that it adsorbs onto the metallic layer but is not so strongly adsorbed thereon as to displace the oleophilising agent. Preferably, the oleophilising agent comprises a mercaptotetrazole or mercaptooxadiazole derivative, the hydrophilic stain-reducing agent comprises a material which includes at least one sulfur, selenium or tellurium containing group, and the layer additionally comprises an additional hydrophilic material.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprises a grained and anodised aluminium substrate which has been treated with a solution of water-soluble salt of a Group IVa metal fluoride and over which is provided a metallic layer, preferably a silver layer. Imagewise exposure of the precursor by means of a high intensity laser beam allows for the direct provision of press ready plates showing high image quality and clean background, good press properties and high durability on press, without the requirement for the use of intermediate film and developer chemistry. The plate precursors show enhanced sensitivity on exposure, whereupon removal of the metallic layer occurs in the exposed areas.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provides a novel polyhalogenomethylsulfonyl compound which can be used for providing a thermally processed image recording material which has a high sensitivity, gives less fog, and has a good stock stability and a good image storage stability of dark and high temperature or light storage. According to the present invention, there is provided a polyhalogenomethylsulfonyl compound represented by the following formula (1), or salts thereof, or hydrates or solvates thereof: wherein Z1 and Z2 each independently represents a halogen atom; A represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and R1 represents an alkyl group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, which may have one or more substituents, an alkenyl group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, which may have one or more substituents, or an alkinyl group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, which may have one or more substituents.

Abstract: A substantially light-insensitive monosheet recording material comprising a support and a thermosensitive element containing a substantially light-insensitive organic silver salt, an organic reducing agent therefor in thermal working relationship therewith and a binder, wherein the thermosensitive element further contains an unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic stabilizer compound substituted with a —SA group where A is hydrogen, a counterion to compensate the negative charge of the thiolate group or a group forming a symmetrical or an asymmetrical disulfide and the recording material is capable of producing prints with a numerical gradation value defined as the quotient of the fraction (2.5-0.1)/(E2.5-E0.1) greater than 2.3 , where E2.5 is the energy in Joule applied in a dot area of 87 &mgr;m×87 &mgr;m of the imaging layer that produces an optical density value of 2.5, and E0.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprises a grained and anodised aluminium substrate coated with a layer of metallic silver on top of which is applied a composition comprising an oleophilising agent and a proteolytic enzyme. Imagewise exposure of the precursor by means of a high intensity laser beam allows for the direct provision of press ready plates showing excellent start-up and clean-up properties on press and providing high image quality and high printing durability without the requirement for the use of intermediate film and developer chemistry. On exposure of the plate precursor, removal of the metallic layer occurs in the exposed areas.

Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprises a grained and anodised aluminium substrate coated with a metallic layer, preferably a silver layer, on top of which is applied a layer of an oleophilic resin. Imagewise exposure of the precursor by means of a high intensity laser beam allows for the direct provision of press ready plates showing increased cleanliness in background areas and providing excellent start-up properties on press, high image quality and improved press durability, without the requirement for the use of intermediate film and developer chemistry, or the need for any post-exposure processing. Lower levels of metal deposition on the substrate surface result in the plate precursors showing enhanced sensitivity on exposure, whereupon removal of the metallic layer occurs in the exposed areas.

Abstract: A method of preparing a lithographic printing plate which involves providing a plate precursor comprising a grained and anodized aluminium substrate coated with a metallic silver layer, imagewise exposing the precursor by means of a high intensity laser beam, and treating the plate by chemical and mechanical means in order to remove stains on the plate surface. On exposure of the plate precursor, removal of the metallic silver layer occurs in the exposed areas. The method provides press ready plates free of background stain, which give a clean, even appearance in exposed areas and show high image resolution and excellent durability on press, while eliminating the requirement for the use of intermediate film and developer chemistry.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for making a lithographic printing plate which comprises subjecting a lithographic printing plate precursor having a silver thin film on a grained and anodized aluminum base to exposure by a heat-mode laser beam whereby removing the silver thin film, wherein the aluminum base has a surface activity which can form physical development silver in an amount of 0.5 g/m.sup.2 or more when the base is processed by using the following Physical development solution 1 at 23.degree. C. for 30 minutes:Physical development solution 1 wherein 1 part by volume of Solution B is added to 5 parts by volume of Solution A;______________________________________ Solution A: Anhydrous sodium sulfite 180 g 10% Silver nitrate solution 75 ml Make up to 1000 ml with addition of water, Solution B: Anhydrous sodium sulfite 20 g Hydroquinone 20 g Make up to 1000 ml with addition of water.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for making a lithographic printing plate which comprises subjecting a lithographic printing plate precursor having at least a hydrophilic layer on a support and a silver thin layer on the hydrophilic layer to exposure by a laser beam whereby imagewisely removing the silver thin layer and exposing the hydrophilic layer, wherein the hydrophilic layer adjacent to the silver thin layer contains at least one inorganic oxide.

Abstract: Provided is a method for making a lithographic printing plate according to which the area of a silver thin film of non-image area of a lithographic printing plate material comprising a support, at least a hydrophilic layer on the support and a silver thin film on the hydrophilic layer is exposed by laser beams to be fused and/or decomposed by heat transformed from laser energy thereby to disclose the hydrophilic layer.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a thermosensitive imaging element for obtaining a lithographic printing plate comprising on a hydrophilic surface of a support a layer comprising an organic metallic salt and in the same or an adjacent layer an organic reducing agent and a compound capable of converting light into heat, said organic metallic salt being reducible on heating by said reducing agent to an ink-accepting compound or to a compound which can react with a hydrophobizing agent to an ink-accepting compound, characterized in that said layer comprising an organic metallic salt comprises a hydrophobic binder in an amount between 0.00 g/m.sup.2 and 0.25 g/m.sup.2 and a hydrophilic binder in an amount between 0.00 g/m.sup.2 and 5.00 g/m.sup.2.

Abstract: A laser-exposed thermal recording element comprising a support having thereon a pigment layer comprising a pigment dispersed in a polymeric binder, the pigment absorbing at the wavelength of a laser used to expose the element, wherein the pigment comprises the formula:Cu.sub.2-x M.sub.x (OH).sub.y R.sub.z :M'.sub.wwherein:M is at least one metal atom,M' is at least one alkali metal,R is at least one anion,w is between 0 and 2,x is between 0 and 1.5,y and z are selected to maintain charge neutrality, with the proviso that w, x and z cannot all be 0.

Abstract: A substantially non-photosensitive recording material comprising a thermosensitive element comprising a substantially light-insensitive organic silver salt, an organic reducing agent therefor in thermal working relationship therewith and a binder, on a support, characterized in that the thermosensitive element further comprises in reactive association with the light-insensitive organic silver salt and the organic reducing agent a 1,2,4-triazole compound with at least one of the nitrogen atoms having a hydrogen atom and none of the carbon atoms being part of a thione-group, said compound not being annulated with an aromatic ring system; and a thermal image recording process therefor.

Abstract: Toning agents are provided for use in thermographic and photothermographic materials, either on their own or in combination with at least one other toning agent, with improved compatibility with hydrophobic media as shown by reduced crystallization and reduced diffusion through the material, which properties enabling an improved imaging performance to be achieved and in particular a more neutral image tone after storage.

Abstract: Imaging elements, such as photographic, electrostatographic and thermal imaging elements, are comprised of a support, an image-forming layer and an electrically-conductive layer comprising a dispersion of carbon nanofibers in a film-forming binder. Use of carbon nanofibers provides a controlled degree of electrical conductivity and beneficial chemical, physical and optical properties which adapt the electrically-conductive layer for such purposes as providing protection against static or serving as an electrode which takes part in an image-forming process.

Abstract: A thermographic dye transfer image-recording material is provided wherein a particular silver salt complex is employed as a source of silver ions, made available upon imagewise heating, to cleave a dye-providing material to provide a diffusible dye in an imagewise pattern corresponding to said imagewise heating. The silver salt complexes have improved solubility in the system providing for enhanced transferred image density.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat mode recording material comprising on a support having a hydrophilic surface or being provided with a hydrophilic layer, a metallic layer and on top thereof a hydrophobic layer having a thickness of less than 50 nm and there is further provided a method for making a lithographic plate therewith.

Abstract: An optical recording medium comprising a substrate and a thin organic film containing at least one kind of dye selected from polymethine family dyes, perylium family dyes, and cyanine family dyes, and a recording process comprising scanning the optical recording medium with a high intensity light beam such as a laser beam to form optically detectable pits on the recording medium.

Abstract: A print-out layer is incorporated in a donor element that is useful in a dry color proofing process in which a colored image is transferred from the donor element to a receiver. To achieve full color reproduction, images are transferred in succession and in register, to the receiver from donor elements, respectively containing yellow, magenta, cyan and black colorants. A visible image is formed in the print-out layer as a result of imagewise exposure of the donor element to activating radiation and is utilized to facilitate visual registration in forming the multicolor image on the receiver.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,A) from 30 to 99.995% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer,B) from 0.005 to 5% by weight of an inorganic subgroup metal saltandC) from 0 to 69.995% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: An optical recording medium comprising a substrate and a thin organic film containing at least one kind of dye selected from polymethine family dyes, perylium family dyes, and cyanine family dyes, and a recording process comprising scanning the optical recording medium with a high intensity light beam such as a laser beam to form optically detectable pits on the recording medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high energy beam-sensitive glass (HEBS glass) exhibiting insensitivity and/or inertness to actinic radiation. Silver ion exchange in acidic aqueous solution results in a slab waveguide having a constant refractive index in the thickness dimension. Low loss single mode as well as multimode waveguides were fabricated with a great precision in the designed thickness and step index .DELTA.n. Channel waveguides were patterned and fabricated in one process step within a HEBS glass via a lithographic printing method using a high energy beam. Alternatively, predesigned pattern of channel waveguides were fabricated instantaneously upon direct write with a laser beam pattern generator employing a focused laser beam, within a HEBS glass which has been flood exposed to a high energy beam.

Abstract: An optical recording medium comprising a substrate and a thin organic film containing at least one kind of dye selected from polymethine family dyes, perylium family dyes, and cyanine family dyes, and a recording process comprising scanning the optical recording medium with a high intensity light beam such as a laser beam to form optically detectable pits on the recording medium.

Abstract: An optical recording medium includes a silver grain layer containing a large number of blackened fine silver grains and a coloring matter layer containing coloring matter on a base board and the coloring matter has an ability of absorbing near-infrared ray. When laser beam having a density of optical energy more than a boundary which represents a threshold with respect to the density of optical energy is radiated to the optical recording medium, a part of the latter is deformed to form a plurality of convexities which will be utilized as optical recording pit. The recording pits formed in this way are detected by presence or absence of reflection of radiated light whereby the content of optical recorded informations can be read. The optical recording pits are not deformed further irrespective of how long a reading light comprising laser beam having a density of energy less than the threshold is repeatedly radiated to the optical pits.

Abstract: An optical recording medium comprising a substrate and a thin organic film containing at least one kind of dye selected from polymethine family dyes, perylium family dyes, and cyanine family dyes, and a recording process comprising scanning the optical recording medium with a high intensity light beam such as a laser beam to form optically detectable pits on the recording medium.

Abstract: A particulate metastable Group Ib metal colloid is prepared is formed by plating a Group Ib metal onto small nuclei in a suspension to form non-spherical particles of varying color. The preparation is stable below about 100.degree. C., but when coated onto a support, can be used to form a visible image by application of thermal energy.

Abstract: A method of forming visible images on a differentiated background comprises the application of thermal energy to a coating of metastable metal colloid on a support. Thermal energy is able to convert the metastable metal colloid to a stable spheroidal form. Computer control of a laser beam or thermal print head can be employed to provide highly resolved images carrying graphic, digital and textural information.

Abstract: An infrared absorbing composition is disclosed, which contains at least one compound selected from compounds represented by formula (I) ##STR1## Compounds represented by formula (II) ##STR2## and compounds represented by formula (III) ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.17, R.sup.18, R.sup.19, R.sup.20 and R.sup.21, which may be the same or different, each represents a halogen atom, a hydrogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclic group which is bonded to the carbon atom of the benzene ring either directly or via a divalent linking group, or any pair of R.sup.1 to R.sup.5, R.sup.10 to R.sup.14, R.sup.17 to R.sup.21 having adjacent positions on the same ring combine to form a substituted or unsubstituted ring; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; and R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.15, R.sup.16, R.

Abstract: The invention relates to high energy beam-sensitive glass articles exhibiting insensitivity and/or inertness to artinic radiation, i.e., glass articles which are darkened and/or colored within a thin surface layer of, e.g., about 0.1-3 .mu.m upon exposure to high energy beams, electron beams, and ion beams in particular, without a subsequent development step, and which need no fixing to stabilize the colored image, since both the recorded image and the glass article are sensitive to radiation in the spectral range of UV, and longer, wavelengths. More particularly, the instant invention is concerned with Ag+ ion-exchanged glass articles having base glass within alkali metal silicate composition fields containing at least one of the oxides of transition metals which have one to four d-electrons in an atomic state.

Abstract: A system for recording data onto optical tape by means of a laser. The optical tape may be disposed on reels and transported along a tape path between supply and takeup hubs. A laser or laser array is used to write data on the tape in a plurality of parallel tracks as it is driven along the tape path. The tape features a flexible web backing, a reflective metallic layer deposited over the backing and an optical storage layer on top of the metallic layer with a planar crust of irregular, nonfilamentary and oblong black silver particles within the top one-half micron of the storage layer and substantially clear gelatin below the crust. The tape may have prepatterned indica, such as servo track guides or timing marks. Laser recording modifies the black silver particles of the crust to expose the reflective underlayer through the clear gelatin. The laser at low power together with a light detector may be used to read the data, an optical reflective contrast ratio of at least 1.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a heat-sensitive imaging material for making lithographic printing plates which require no processing. The heat-sensitive imaging element comprises on a lithographic base having a hydrophilic surface a metallic or metal oxide layer and on top thereof an oleophobic oleophilic polymeric layer having a thickness of less than 5 &mgr;m and comprising a polymer containing phenolic groups.