Global Patent Index - EP 0831364 A1

EP 0831364 A1 19980325 - Method for the formation of a heat mode image

Title (en)

Method for the formation of a heat mode image

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Bildes nach dem Wärmeverfahren

Title (fr)

Procédé pour la formation d'une image par voie thermique

Publication

EP 0831364 A1 19980325 (EN)

Application

EP 96202650 A 19960923

Priority

EP 96202650 A 19960923

Abstract (en)

A method is disclosed for the formation of a heat mode image with good differentiation between Dmin and Dmax. The method essentially comprises information-wise laser exposure of a layer pack comprising a layer containing a reducing agent, a barrier layer, and a layer containing a reducible organic metal salt, preferably silver behenate. The barrier layer is destructible by laser radiation and allows transfer of reducing agent in the exposed parts while no such transfer occurs in the unexposed parts. Preferably, an overall heat post-treatment is given. A mono-sheet and a two-sheet version of the invention are described.

IPC 1-7

G03C 1/498; B41M 5/40; B41M 5/24

IPC 8 full level

G03C 1/498 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G03C 1/4989 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0831364 A1 19980325; EP 0831364 B1 20031217; DE 69631131 D1 20040129

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 96202650 A 19960923; DE 69631131 T 19960923