Abstract: A thermally sensitive recording medium whose luster of printed part is excellent can be provided by a thermally sensitive recording medium of single layer or multi layers having at least a thermally sensitive recording layer that contains a colorless or pale colored electron donating leuco dye and an electron accepting color developing agent on a substrate comprising, containing a pigment whose aspect ratio is 30 or more in at least one layer formed on a substrate.

Abstract: A device that requires a regulatory label includes a label affixed to a surface of the device and a marking mechanism in the device that detects a configuration setting associated with the device and alters a portion of the label based on the configuration setting such that the label indicates information related to the configuration setting of the device.

Abstract: A method for using a rewritable thermal label of the non-contact type which comprises recording and erasing information repeatedly in accordance with a non-contact method on a rewitable thermal label which remains attached to an adherend. The label contains (a) an anchor coat layer comprising a crosslinked resin, (b) a heat-sensitive color development layer, (c) a light absorption and a photo-thermal conversion layer and (d) an adhesive layer. The layers (a), (b), (c) and (d) are laminated on a first face of a substrate successively. The anchor coat layer is placed next to the substrate. The layer (c) is an outermost layer. The adhesive layer is placed on a second face of the substrate.

Abstract: A thermally sensitive recording medium containing a thermally sensitive recording medium providing an undercoating layer containing a pigment and a binder as main components and a thermally sensitive recording layer containing a colorless or pale colored basic leuco dye and a color developing agent, which reacts with said basic leuco dye, as main components on a substrate, wherein the undercoating layer contains carboxymethyl cellulose having an etherification degree of from 0.55 to 0.75 and hydroxyethyl cellulose from the view point of high effectiveness.

Abstract: A rewritable thermal label of the non-contact type which comprises a transparent substrate, a rewritable thermal layer disposed on the transparent substrate and an adhesive layer disposed on the rewritable thermal layer and enables to rewrite visible information with laser light in the non-contact manner. The label exhibits improved durability in rewriting (resistance to destruction with heat) and improved property for printing while the property for repeated recording and erasure with laser light is maintained and enables to write and/or erase visible information with laser light in the non-contact manner automatically without human labor.

Abstract: Thermally developable materials that comprise a support have an antistatic backside layer that includes a quaternary ammonium salt. The same or different backside layer can also include another antistatic agent such as conductive metal particles or conductive polymers. These thermally developable materials include both thermographic and photothermographic materials that can be suitably imaged to provide images useful for medical diagnoses.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a thermoreversible recording medium which possesses not only such an excellent property that the electrostatic charge on the thermoreversible recording medium can be prevented and the curling of the thermoreversible recording medium caused by repeating heating for the printing and erasing of the thermoreversible recording medium can be also prevented, but also an excellent conveyability which is not affected by repeating the use of the thermoreversible recording medium and by an using condition thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-sensitive recording material comprising (a) a transparent film, (b) a heat-sensitive recording layer formed on one side of the transparent film, and containing an electron-donating compound, an electron-accepting compound, and a binder, (c) a protective layer formed on the heat-sensitive recording layer, and containing an aqueous resin as a primary component; and (d) a backside layer formed on the other side of the transparent film, and containing a pigment and a binder; the heat-sensitive recording material containing in the backside layer spherical resin particles having a mean volume particle diameter of 2 to 15 ?m in an amount of 0.2 to 5.0 mass % of the backside layer.

Abstract: A composition, method, and system for recording an image. The system includes an imaging material in which radiation energy is absorbed by an antenna material. The antenna material may be chosen from the group consisting of phthalocyanines and naphthalocyanines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal recording material, which is easy to manufacture and has excellent productivity, water resistance, heat resistance (running stability) and chemical resistance, by solving various problems caused by using a crosslinking agent for a protective layer. The thermal recording material of the present invention comprises a protective layer mainly composed of a resin emulsion (a) comprising a copolymer resin emulsion (b) containing (meth)acrylonitrile and a vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith, and having an SP value (solubility parameter) of 12.0 or more, a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 10 to 70° C., and a minimum film-forming temperature (MFT) of 5° C. or less, and a polyolefin copolymer resin emulsion (c).

Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes directing electromagnetic radiation to a structure, the structure including a substrate, a first layer, and a marking composition between the substrate and the first layer. At least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation is transmitted through the first layer, and the structure is marked.

Abstract: A direct thermographic material has one or more thermographic layers comprising a film-forming polymer binder on a polymeric support. Disposed between the polymeric support and the one or more thermographic layers is a non-light sensitive adhesive layer comprising one or more polyisocyanate crosslinked hydrophobic polymer binders.

Abstract: Various multisided thermal media image elements, and methods of manufacture thereof, are presented. In one embodiment, a first media substrate is at least partially coated with thermally sensitive ink on one or more of its sides. A second media substrate is coated with the thermally sensitive ink on at least one of its sides. The second media substrate is at least partially integrated with the first media substrate to form a multisided thermal media image element, wherein at least a portion of the second media substrate is capable of being removed for independent use. The multisided first and second media substrates are adapted to be imaged via a thermal printer individually and together upon integration into the image element.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an image element having a thermally sensitive coating on at least a first side thereof is provided. The image element may further include an adhesive for attaching to an object such as a pharmaceutical container. Information about the object may be thermally printed on the image element.

Abstract: There is provided a dual-sided thermal medium which comprises a thermally-resistant substrate including a first side and a second side, a first coating on the first side of the substrate including at least one thermal color imaging component, and a second coating on the second side of the substrate including at least two thermal color imaging components, wherein the thermal resistance of the substrate is sufficient to prevent heat applied to one of the first coating and the second coating from imaging at least one thermal color imaging component of the other of the first coating and the second coating. Also provided are a dual-sided direct thermal printer, dual-sided thermal printing system, and method to image the dual-sided thermal medium.

Abstract: A latent image developing system, a novelty kit, and an ink composition for printing latent images on a substrate. The latent image developing system includes a first substrate containing a colorless image deposited on a first surface thereof. A developer component is provided that is reactive with the colorless image to provide a visible image. The developer component is selected from a developer instrument, a developer finger paint, a developer coating on a first surface of a substantially transparent substrate for adhesive attachment to the first substrate, and a combination of one or more of the developer instrument, the developer finger paint, and the developer coating. The latent image developing system optionally includes, an image blocking instrument for concealing at least a portion of the visible image. The image blocking instrument includes a blocking composition applicator and an aqueous mixture of blocking composition and water.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for revealing a message or image responsive to temperature changes of approximately 5° F. (3° C.). A thermochromic leuco dye is applied to a surface that is positioned for contact by an outside heating or cooling source. The thermochromic leuco dye reveals an intended message or image when the temperature is changed sufficiently.

Abstract: A flat sheet material for manufacturing leaf-like sheets for receiving information has at least one coating applied onto a first side of a substrate. Magnetically activatable particles are embedded in the at least one coating. The magnetically activatable particles have a grain size that is smaller than about 3 micrometers. The magnetically activatable particles are iron oxide arranged in a kaolin/SBR layer. A carbonless set can be made from the flat sheet material.

Abstract: An optical recording medium, comprises a substrate, and an imaging medium disposed on the substrate, the imaging medium comprising: a marking layer including a thermochromic compound and an interference layer tuned to absorb light having a predetermined wavelength.

Abstract: A composition, method, and system for recording an image. The system includes a multiphase imaging material in which energy is absorbed by an antenna material. The absorbed energy causes the reaction of an activator and a color-forming material.

Abstract: A multicolor imaging system is described wherein at least two, and preferably three, different image-forming layers of a thermal imaging member are addressed at least partially independently by a thermal printhead or printheads from the same surface of the imaging member by controlling the temperature of the thermal printhead(s) and the time thermal energy is applied to the image-forming layers. Each color of the thermal imaging member can be printed alone or in selectable proportion to the other color(s). Novel thermal imaging members are also described.

Abstract: The thermal recording media of the present invention provides an intense image resistant to fade. Ideally there is provided a high Print Contrast Signal (PCS) image that greatly enhances reliable high-speed readability with a high percentage of accuracy in detecting the imaged areas when optical or electronic decoding devices and scanners are utilized. Uses include, but are not limited to security applications such as airline baggage tags, laminated durable labels for use in pathology, hematology, and general laboratory uses and on such applications as pre-stainer sample slides, ultraviolet thermal imaging durable labels, or durable labels for use on returnable totes or shipping containers.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material comprising, on a support, a heat-sensitive recording layer and a protective layer is provided. The protective layer contains an acetylene glycol derivative represented by the following formula (1) in an amount of 2% by mass or more, a water-insoluble dispersion in an amount of 5% by mass or more, and a water-insoluble organic material, as an emulsion, in an amount of 5% by mass or more, all based on the solids content in the protective layer. In formula (1), R1 to R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a branched, linear or cyclic substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms. R5 to R8 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. n and m each independently represent an integer of 0 to 50.

Abstract: An aqueous resin composition used to form an undercoat layer of a thermosensitive recording medium, comprising a water-repellent filler (A) having a water-repellent surface, which is composed of at least one of an organosilicon compound and an organofluorine compound, and an aqueous solution or water dispersion of a film-forming resin (B), which contains the water-repellent filler (A).

Abstract: An aqueous resin composition used to form an undercoat layer of a thermosensitive recording medium, comprising a water-repellent filler (A) having a water-repellent surface, which is composed of at least one of an organosilicon compound and an organofluorine compound, and an aqueous solution or water dispersion of a film-forming resin (B), which contains the water-repellent filler (A).

Abstract: Imaging layers, image recording media, and methods of preparation of each, are provided. One exemplary embodiment of the imaging layer, among others, includes a matrix, a radiation absorbing compound dissolved in the matrix, at least two activators substantially dissolved in the matrix, and a color former. The activators can include a primary activator having a higher acidity than a secondary activator. In addition, the primary activator has a lower solubility in the matrix than the secondary activator. The color former is substantially insoluble in the matrix at ambient conditions and is substantially uniformly distributed in the matrix.

Abstract: A heat sensitive recording material comprises a heat sensitive color forming layer formed on a support and containing a color forming compound and a color developing compound in reaction with the color forming compound to develop a color; an intermediate layer formed on the heat sensitive color forming layer; and a protective layer formed on the intermediate layer and comprising a UV-ray curable resin. The intermediate layer is formed of a composition containing an acrylic emulsion and a polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: (B) A thermosensitive recording material comprises a thermosensitive recording layer containing an electron-donating colorless dye, an electron-accepting compound which develops color upon a reaction with the electron-donating colorless dye and a sensitizer, wherein the thermosensitive recording material satisfies at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3). (1) An image density when thermal printing is performed with a printing energy is 1.20 or more, and the thermosensitive recording material is used for a recording device having a printing speed of 10 cm/sec or more. (2) An image density after the thermosensitive recording material is brought into contact with a heat source of 70° C. for 5 seconds is 0.15 or less, and the sensitizer is 2-benzyloxynaphthalene or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to produce an image in gray scale on a film using direct thermal imaging, and preferably near infrared direct thermal imaging. The present invention provides a multi-layered, laminated, non-cavitated film that has proper surface characteristics and heat transfer properties by virtue of the proper combination of polymeric layers and coatings, in particular, the active direct thermal coating, and topcoat which produce direct thermal imaging with gray scale. Such a film may be used for temporary personal identification devices, for instance, hospital wristbands and backstage passes, and may incorporate bar code data, photographs as well as other pertinent data.

Abstract: A recording material comprising: a support; and (A) a recording layer capable of forming color due to application of at least one of heat and pressure thereto; and between the support and the recording layer, (i) a layer containing acetoacetyl denatured polyvinyl alcohol, partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol, and a film hardening agent, (ii) a layer containing acetoacetyl denatured polyvinyl alcohol and a film hardening agent, and (iii) a layer containing acetoacetyl denatured polyvinyl alcohol whose degree of polymerization is 1000 or more, or (B) between the support and the recording layer, at least one layer containing acetoacetyl denatured polyvinyl alcohol, partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol, and a film hardening agent, wherein the layer is coated with a coating solution whose viscosity is no more than 0.3 Pa·s at 40° C. by using a gravure roller.

Abstract: A thermal recording material including a substrate; a thermal coloring layer which is located overlying the substrate and which includes a leuco dye and a developer for coloring the leuco dye upon application of heat; and a protective layer which is located overlying the thermal coloring layer and which includes a binder resin, a crosslinking agent and a filler, wherein the binder resin in the protective layer includes a polyvinyl alcohol having a silanol group, and the crosslinking agent includes a zirconium compound of lactic acid.

Abstract: Non-photosensitive direct thermographic materials have a support and thermally sensitive imaging layer(s) and an outermost “protective” layer comprising: (a) a solid polymer derived from one or more olefins and from one or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable carboxylic acids or esters or anhydrides thereof, and (b) a branched ?-olefin polymer, and (c) optionally, an additional wax.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermal recording material comprising a plurality of layers including at least a thermal recording layer on a support that is characterized in that an intermediate layer composed of gelatin as a binder is provided between at least one pair of two adjacent layers of the plurality of layers. Further, the steps for forming the thermal recording material by coating and drying the respective coating liquids for forming each layer that are characterized in that the drying process of the intermediate layer is performed while controlling wet membrane surface temperature at no higher than 35° C.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording sheet is formed as a laminate and includes at least a first and a second web material. The first web material has a substrate of paper with a watermark and the second web material has at least a substrate and a heat-sensitive recording layer.

Abstract: A method for recording and erasure of images using a rewritable thermal label of the non-contact type which enables complete elimination of residual images after the erasure and repeated rewriting. The absorptivity of laser light used for the recording with the surface of the label is 50% or greater, the laser light irradiating the surface of the label for the recording has a wavelength of 700 to 1,500 nm and an amount of energy of irradiation of 5.0 to 15.0 mJ/mm2, the product of the amount of energy of irradiation of the laser light and the absorptivity of the laser light during the recording is 3.0 to 14.0 mJ/mm2, and the product of the amount of energy of irradiation of the laser light and the absorptivity of the laser light with the surface of the label during the erasure is 1.1 to 3.0 times as great as the corresponding product during the recording.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosensitive recording material, comprising a substrate (1), a thermosensitive recording layer (4) containing a colour former and colour acceptors, a protective layer (5) configured on the recording layer, whereby a coat (6) that covers the surface and is locally delimited is printed onto the protective layer. The invention also relates to the use of the inventive recording material as a ticket.

Abstract: The present invention provides an emulsion for thermal recording material to be used as the resin component of a protective layer constituting a thermal recording material, characterized by comprising a copolymer resin (A) prepared by copolymerizing (a) methacrylamide with (b) a vinyl monomer having a carboxyl group and resin particles (B) prepared by polymerizing (c) a vinyl monomer, with the resin (A) distributed substantially on the surfaces of the resin particles (B).

Abstract: To provide an image recording method and apparatus that can record and display an image of free pattern without forming the complex wirings in an electrochromic material, and to reduce the manufacturing costs of the image recording apparatus employing the EC material. A recording sheet 7 having a coloring layer made of an electrochromic material and an electrolytic layer with an increasing electrical conductivity in a specific temperature range is employed, and a recording head 13 with a plurality of heating elements arranged in a linear direction is moved relative to the surface of the recording sheet 7 in the direction orthogonal to the linear direction while at the same time a voltage is applied to the front and back faces of the recording sheet 7, thereby selectively heating the heating elements 11. Thereby, a coloring reaction is caused only in a part where heat is applied by the heating elements of the recording sheet 7 and voltage is applied to form an image on the recording sheet 7.

Abstract: A translucent web-type recording material includes a substrate, a recording layer for recording data on at least one side, and a pigmented intermediate layer having regions of different thickness to form markings. The pigmented layer is arranged between the substrate and the recording layer.

Abstract: A reversible multicolor recording medium includes a supporting substrate, and recording layers which have, respectively, a plurality of reversible thermal coloring compositions having different colors. The recording layers are separated from and stacked on one another on the supporting substrate. The reversible thermal coloring compositions respectively include light-to-heat transforming materials which respectively absorb infrared rays having different wavelength ranges to generate heat.

Abstract: An information recording-displaying card, includes: a core sheet; and an over sheet bonded to the core sheet, including: a support including an amorphous polyester resin, and a reversible thermosensitive recording layer disposed on the support, including: an electron-donating coloring compound, and an electron-accepting compound. The reversible thermosensitive recording layer is capable of relatively forming a coloring state and a decolorizing state, with a difference in at least one of heating temperature, and cooling rate after heating. The over sheet is embossable in an upper portion thereof, functions as an image displaying section, and meets the following condition (A) and condition (B): (A) (the over sheet's upper limit temperature for erasing ?30° C.)?(temperature of a storage elasticity E? (1.0 E+08) Pa)?200° C., and (B) 1.0 E+04 Pa?(the storage elasticity E? of the over sheet at 180° C.)?5.0 E+07 Pa.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material includes a support having successively disposed thereon: a heat-sensitive color-forming layer containing an electron-donating colorless dye and an electron-accepting compound; and a protective layer; wherein the heat-sensitive color-forming layer contains a water-soluble polymer and 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonanilide as the electron-accepting compound, and the protective layer contains at least one inorganic pigment selected from aluminum hydroxide, kaolin and amorphous silica. The electron-donating colorless dye is preferably at least one selected from 2-anilino-3-methyl-6-di-n-butylaminofluoran, 2-anilino-3-methyl-6-di-n-amylaminofluoran and 2-anilino-3-methyl-6-(N-ethyl-N-p-benzyl)aminofluoran.

Abstract: An information recording-displaying card, includes: core sheet; and over sheet bonded to core sheet, including: a support including an amorphous polyester resin, and a reversible thermosensitive recording layer on the support, including: an electron-donating coloring compound, and an electron-accepting compound. The reversible thermosensitive recording layer is capable of forming coloring state and decolorizing state, with difference in at least one of the following: heating temperature, and cooling rate after heating. The over sheet is embossable in upper portion thereof, functions as image displaying section, and meets the following conditions (A), (B) and (C): (A) (over sheet's upper limit temperature for erasing?30° C.)>(over sheet's temperature of storage elasticity E? (1.0 E+08) Pa), (B) 10 ?m or less of surface waviness WCM, and (C) 1.0 E+02 Pa?(storage elasticity E? of reversible thermosensitive over sheet at 180° C.)?5.0 E+07 Pa.

Abstract: A rewritable thermal label of the non-contact type which comprises an anchor coat layer comprising a crosslinked resin, a heat-sensitive color development layer and a light absorption and photo-thermal conversion layer which are laminated on one face of a substrate successively, the anchor coat layer being placed next to the substrate, and an adhesive layer placed on the other face of the substrate and allows recording and erasure of information repeatedly in accordance with the non-contact method; and a method for using a rewritable thermal label of the non-contact type which comprises recording and erasing information repeatedly in accordance with the non-contact method on the rewritable thermal label which remains attached to an adherend. Information can be recorded and erased repeatedly on the label which remains attached to the adherend and the label can be recycled together with the adherend.

Abstract: Product package, comprising a data storage device, packaging material, and an authentication system. The authentication system comprises first and second coatings coated on the storage device and the packaging material. One of the coatings comprises chromogenic microcapsules capable of reacting to produce color. The other coating comprises color developer. The coatings can be bonded to each other or a composite coating can be a self-contained color former such as on the storage device. The invention further comprises methods of affirming authenticity of a data storage device. The method comprises applying to the storage device a color-reactable coating which can react with a color-producing second composition, packaging the storage device to provide a closed and sealed packaged, opening the package, and concurrent with or after opening the package, reacting the chemical compositions to produce the color as an indication of authenticity of the data storage device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel electron-accepting compound which is a benzenesulfonamide derivative having a specific structure, a heat-sensitive recording material having a heat-sensitive recording layer containing the above electron-accepting compound, a heat-sensitive recording material having a heat-sensitive recording layer containing at least two specific benzenesulfonamide derivatives, a heat-sensitive recording material having a heat-sensitive recording layer containing a benzenesulfonamide derivative and a diphenylsulfone derivatives a heat-sensitive recording material having a heat-sensitive recording layer containing a specific benzenesulfonamide derivative and an ultraviolet absorbent or an aromatic isocyanate compound, and a heat-sensitive recording material having a substrate containing a recycled paper pulp or a non-wood pulp.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material including at least a heat-sensitive recording layer, a light transmittance adjusting layer and a heat resistant protective layer on a support, wherein oxygen permeability of the light transmittance adjusting layer is 0.8 or less, and the light transmittance adjusting layer includes a polyvinyl alcohol having a saponification rate of 90 mol % or more.

Abstract: In the invention, a recording material containing a support having a recording layer thereon capable of forming a color by the application of heat and/or pressure is provided, and the material further contains at least one layer containing acetoacetyl-modified polyvinyl alcohol and a hardening agent between the support and the recording layer. The hardening agent is a compound having, in one molecule thereof, two or more vinyl groups adjacent to a substituent having a positive Hammett's substituent constant ?p.

Abstract: An UV-ray shielding layer and a moisture barrier layer are formed on edges of a recording paper which includes thermosensitive coloring layers having a fixing property to a ultraviolet ray. Another UV-ray shielding layer and another moisture barrier layer are formed in an opposite side of the support to the thermosensitive coloring layer. The UV-ray shielding layers prevent the ultraviolet ray from penetrating through the edge and the support and from reaching the thermosensitive coloring layers. Further, the moisture barrier layers prevent the thermosensitive coloring layer from absorbing moisture from air. Images are formed in the recording paper adequately without influence of the moisture and the ultraviolet ray during being stocked.

Abstract: The present invention provides a recording material comprising a support, a recording layer provided on the support, and at least one protective layer provided on the recording layer, wherein, the recording layer contains a coloring component A encapsulated in heat-responsive microcapsules, and a substantially colorless compound B, which is outside the heat-responsive microcapsules and has a coloring site that colors when reacted with the coloring component A, and wherein, at least one of the protective layer or a layer adjacent thereto comprises a layer containing titanium oxide.