LAT imaging onto intermediate/receptor elements/"LAT decalcomania"
AssigneeRexham Graphics Inc.
InventorErnest W. Ellis
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Abstract
Unique laser ablation transfer ("LAT") imaging technique presenting options of flexibility and versatility hitherto alien to LAT imaging science ("LATIS"), comprises LAT imaging onto special or conventional intermediate receptor elements, characteristically onto adhesive face surface thereof, and then laminating, notably hot laminating under pressure, the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any one of a very wide variety of ultimate receptor substrates; thus produced are, e.g., original full-color prints or proofs, photomasks, monochrome or multichrome transparencies, and the like, having smooth or matte protective durable overcoatings.
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A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed thereon, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, and (c) removing said base substrate from said intermediate receptor element downstream of laminating same onto said final receptor base element.
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed on a release layer between said protective overcoat and said base substrate, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element.
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, said final receptor base element comprising a reflective substrate.
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, said intermediate receptor element comprising an adhesively coated LAT image protective overcoat and a base substrate superposed thereon, said protective overcoat comprising a matte or gloss, abrasion- and water-resistant exterior face surface, and said ablation mass transfer being onto the adhesive face surface of such intermediate receptor element, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element.
A method for consolidating a contrasting pattern of intelligence borne by a backing therefor with a final receptor base element, comprising (a) imagewise laser-irradiating a LAT imaging film according to such pattern of intelligence with an intensity sufficient to effect the ablation mass transfer of the volume of the imagewise-exposed area of the laser radiation-ablative mass of said imaging film onto an intermediate receptor element therefor, and (b) thence imageside laminating the intermediate receptor thus imaged onto any desired final receptor base element, said final receptor base element having an irregular or contoured face surface.
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