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Class 430
RADIATION IMAGERY CHEMISTRY: PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR
PRODUCT THEREOF
Class Definition:
This is the generic class for:
A. Forming the likeness of an object, or an instrumented or
discernible phenomenon, in a chemically defined receiver or
in a receiver wherein radiation produces a chemical reaction,
by use of radiation.
B. Finishing the image formed by (A) with post imaging
processing.
C. Finishing an image by chemical processing regardless how
formed.
D. A radiation sensitive receiver, composition, or product
disclosed (claimed) solely for radiation imagery chemistry,
and process of making same.
E. A nonradiation sensitive-receiver, composition, or product
(disclosed or claimed for receiving an image from a radiation
sensitive product) and disclosed (claimed) solely for
radiation imagery chemistry, and process of making same.
F. An imaged product by a process of A, B, or C above or
employing a receiver, composition, or product of D or E
above.
(1) Note. The meaning to be given to the various "art"
terms appearing in this class, but which have not been
included in the Glossary below, is the same as that generally
accepted or in common usage. However, certain terms employed
in this class, which are included below, have been assigned
definitions tailored to meet the needs of this class and
therefore those may be more restricted or less limited or
even altogether different from those in common usage.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
A. COMPOUND, COMPOSITION, AND MATERIAL CLASSES.
1. A compound, per se, is classified in a compound class
regardless of utility. (See References to Other Classes,
below, for related art areas)
2. Composition or Material
a. The rules for determining Class placement of the Original
Reference (OR) for claimed chemical compositions are set
forth in the Class Definition of Class 252 in the section
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS, subsection
COMPOSITION CLASS SUPERIORITY, which includes a hierarchical
ORDER OF SUPERIORITY FOR COMPOSITION CLASSES.
b. A composition disclosed for forming an image by a Class
430 process as one of plural uses but is not claimed as
having a Class 430 imaging use is placed as an original in
another class based on its general utility and crossed to
Class 430. See References to Other Classes below, for related
art areas: chemistry: electrical and wave energy;
compositions; and synthetic resin classes
c. A composition which is not an imaging composition but
which is disclosed or claimed as useful as a part of a Class
430 product is classified in Class 430 only when claimed in
conjunction with a Class 430, imaging composition or layer.
Otherwise such composition, per se, is classified on some
other basis depending on its ingredients or function. See
References to Other classes, below for related art areas:
specialized metallurgical process; compositions, coating or
plastic; composiitions; synthetic resins or natural rubbers;
organic coupounds.
d. A composition solely disclosed or claimed for radiation
imagery is classified in Class 430.
e. For a general search of Composition or Material classes,
see References to Other Classes, below.
B. LINES WITH AND SEARCH NOTES TO ARTICLES OR PRODUCT
CLASSES.
1. As a general rule, a product (article) is classified with
the class specifically providing for the same or a generic
class which can take the same.
2. Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process,
Compositions, or Product Thereof, provides for a product
(article) which is (a) imaged and defined by its composition,
(b) radiation sensitive and limited by claims or disclosure
for use in radiation imagery, and (c) products of radiation
imagery not elsewhere classified.
3. An article or product defined by section 2 combined with
significant structure for another class will be classified in
the class providing for the structure and crossed to Class
430.
4. Cases involving multiple claimed subject matter, i.e.,
claims for both Class 430 and class(es) mentioned in section
3 will be classified in Class 430 and crossed to the other
class(es). See References to Other Classes, below.
C. LINES WITH AND SEARCH NOTES TO PROCESS AND APPARATUS
CLASSES.
1. General Relation With Process And Apparatus Classes.
Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition,
or Product Thereof, is the residual class for forming an
image by use of radiation or finishing such image by post
imaging treatment, and the process of making a composition or
product solely disclosed or claimed for use in radiation
imagery.
Also see References to Other Classes, below.
2. Relation With Special Classes Involving Radiation
Imagery.
(a) As a general rule the below listed classes referencing
this section provide for: apparatus, per se; apparatus with
chemical material; process of operating the apparatus; and
nonchemical process. (b) Cases involving multiple claimed
subject matter, i.e., claims for both Class 430 and class(es)
hereinafter stated will be classified in Class 430 and
crossed to the other class(es).
D. LINES AND SEARCH NOTES TO SPECIAL CLASSES.
See References to Other Classes, below.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, for radiation sensitive
dye compositions of general utility. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to compound,
composition, and material classes, Composition or Material,
general search.)
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, 73 for after-treatment
of dyed material; subclasses 81+ for dye recovery; subclasses
101+ for bleaching, especially subclass 103 for bleaching
using wave energy; subclasses 442 and 446+ for textile
printing involving use of a resist in finishing a design;
subclass 444 for dyeing process or composition involving wave
energy; and Digest 12 for wave energy treatment of textiles.
(See Lines With Other Classes, "General Relation With Process
And Apparatus Classes" above)
8, Bleaching and Dyeing Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclass 440 for
bleaching using wave energy; subclasses 442 and 446+, for
textile printing involving use of a resist in finishing a
design; subclass 444 for dyeing process or composition
involving wave energy; subclasses 489-493 for aftertreatment
of a dyed material; and Digest 12, for wave energy treatment
of textiles. Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry:
Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, provides for (a)
forming an image using radiation involving a dyeing or
bleaching procedure, (b) finishing an image (using a dyeing
or bleaching procedure), (c) a combination of (a) and (b),
(d) compositions limited by disclosure or claim to use in
radiation imagery described under (a) and (b) above, and (e)
recovery of dye or bleach when combined with radiation
imagery processes. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines and
search notes to special classes.)
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 1.51 for
electrostatic cleaning; and appropriate subclasses for
general cleaning. (See Lines With Other Classes, "General
Relation With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
29, Metal Working, 33 for plural diverse manufacturing
apparatus including metal shaping or assembly of a printing
plate; subclasses 592.1+ for process of mechanical
manufacture of electrical devices. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "General Relation With Process And Apparatus
Classes" above)
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, 266 for
process involving selected radiation energy and subject
matter of the class; and subclasses 444+ for process of gas
or vapor contact with sheets, webs, or strands. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "General Relation With Process And
Apparatus Classes" above)
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, provides for
the process of drying or gas or vapor contact with solids,
per se, when so treating a product of this class (430).
Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition,
or Product Thereof, provides for the combination of a Class
430 step(s) and drying or gas or vapor contact with a product
of Class 430. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines and
search notes to special classes.)
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, appropriate subclasses
for subject matter of that class having images. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles
Or Product Classes" above)
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 447 for changing
exhibitor with alphanumeric device; especially subclass 448
for liquid crystal; subclasses 542+ for illuminated sign
luminescent type; and subclasses 625+ for permanent
identification devices. (See Lines With Other Classes,
"General Relation With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
65, Glass Manufacturing, appropriate subclasses for radiation
imagery combined with glass working; and Digest 2 for
photosensitive glass. (See Lines With Other Classes, "General
Relation With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
68, Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus, appropriate
subclasses for fluid treating sheet and web textile material.
(See Lines With Other Classes, "General Relation With Process
And Apparatus Classes" above)
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use
Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose
Metal Particulate Mixtures, for metal and alloys useful as a
backing for radiation sensitive compositions, e.g.,
photoresists, etc. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines
With And Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material
Classes, Composition or Material, c.".)
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use
Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose
Metal Particulate Mixtures, 122 for alloy compositions.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
compound, composition, and material classes, Composition or
Material, general search).
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use
Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose
Metal Particulate Mixtures, subclass 118 for
hydro-metallurgy for obtaining silver from photos:graphic
materials. (See Lines With Other Classes, "General Relation
With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
101, Printing, 127 for stencils; subclasses 463.1+ for
printing plates; and subclass 40 for blanks. But Class 430
provides for printing plates having radiation sensitive
material. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
101, Printing, for stencils, printing plates, and blanks made
by a Class 430 process or such products chemically defined
with apparatus structure for Class 101. (See Lines With
Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and
apparatus classes, Relation with special classes involving
radiation imagery.)
101, Printing, provides for (a) the process of making a
printing surface which is more than a Class 430 process or
(b) more than a mere use of a surface made by a Class 430
process, and (c) stencils, blanks, and printing surfaces made
by a Class 430 process but having structure for Class 101.
Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process,
Composition, or Product Thereof, provides for process of (1)
making printing surfaces, e.g., stencil, stencil
lithos:graphic plate, blanks, planos:graphic and relief
plates, etc., which (a) involves the use of radiation
imagery, or (b) the finishing (post imaging processing, e.g.,
developing, etc.) of the image formed by (1a) including the
mere application of ink to the surface or printing; (2) the
combination of (1a) or (1b) having the step of mere
application of ink and printing the ink on a receptor
surface, and product for printing which is (a) made using a
Class 430 process wherein it is defined by its chemical
composition and (b) radiation sensitive wherein it is to be
used in a Class 430 process. (See Lines With Other Classes,
Lines and search notes to special classes.)
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, for compositions
therein provided not containing a synthetic resin, 168.01
for cellulose ester or salt thereof and 172.1+ for cellulose
ether or salt thereof. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines
With And Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material
classes, Composition or Material, c.")
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, for coating or
plastic compositions disclosed for use with radiation imagery
and other arts. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with
and search notes to compound, composition, and material
classes, Composition or Material, general search).
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, 1.05 for metal
depositing compositions or substrate, sensitizing
compositions for metal depositing compositions; subclass 2
for coating repellent compositions; subclass 14.5 for
nonradiation sensitive hectos:graphic or copying
compositions; subclass 160.1 for gelatin, glue, or derivative
compositions; and subclasses 400+ for pigments; fillers, or
aggregates. (See Lines With Other Classes, "General Relation
With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, subclass 1 for
process of cleaning including application of electrical,
radiant, or wave energy to work; subclass 3 for chemical
stripping a radiation sensitive material from a base;
subclass 9 for cleaning longitudinally travelling work, of
bar, strip, strand, sheet, or web; and subclass 64 for the
corresponding apparatus. (See Lines With Other Classes,
"General Relation With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
137, Fluid Handling, appropriate subclasses for fluid
handling systems. (See Lines With Other Classes, "General
Relation With Process And Apparatus Classes" above)
148, Metal Treatment, 31 for products of the class in the
form of stock, especially subclasses 33+ for nonferrous
barrier layer material, p-n type. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product
Classes" above)
148, Metal Treatment, 100 for treating magnetic materials;
and subclasses 240+ for processes of coating solid metal with
a material that reacts therewith. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "General Relation With Process And Apparatus
Classes" above)
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 58 for contour or profile photography to reproduce
three-dimensional objects; subclass 59 for producing relief
or intaglio representations of three-dimensional objects
(e.g., relief modeling of photographs); subclass 108 for
mounting transparent lamina over window opening (e.g.,
slide-mounting); subclasses 230+ for direct contact transfer
of adhered lamina from carrier to base; subclass 246 for
surface bonding or assembly therefor involving lamina
formation by molding or casting on a temporary planar
support, e.g., film casting; subclass 247 for stripping of
adhered lamina; subclasses 272.2+ for process involving
direct application of electrical or radiant energy to work.
(See Lines With Other Classes, "General Relation With Process
And Apparatus Classes" above)
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, 101 for products of
that class disclosed for use in radiation imagery. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles
Or Product Classes" above)
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, subclass 134 for
paper making with printing or variegated coloring; subclasses
135+ for paper making and coating after drying; subclass 138
for electrical or magnetic product characteristic; subclass
193 for lead strip forming; and subclass 197 for paper making
with stretching, tensioning, decurling, flexing, or breaking.
(See Lines With Other Classes, "General Relation With Process
And Apparatus Classes" above)
164, Metal Founding, 2 for printing plate forming. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines With And Search Notes To
Process And Apparatus Classes, General Relation With Process
And Apparatus Classes.)
178, Telegraphy, 111 for sensitized and chemically prepared
tapes adapted to receive or transmit a record. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles
Or Product Classes" above)
178, Telegraphy, subclass 15 for automatic photos:graphic
recorder system; subclass 90 for photos:graphic code recorder
receiver; and subclass 94 for pyros:graphic code recorder
receiver. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to process and apparatus classes, General
relation with process and apparatus classes.)
181, Acoustics, appropriate subclasses for sound generators.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, General relation with process
and apparatus classes.)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, appropriate
subclasses for processes and synthetic resins or other
products solely disclosed as made by a Class 204 process
(except for (1) products which contain two or more
contiguous metallic layers and (2) products of processes
classifiable in 157.15 and 450+.) (See Lines With Other
Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product
Classes" above)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, appropriate
subclasses for a composition which is resinifiable or
polymerizable under the influence of radiation and is of
general utility or is not disclosed as useful for imaging.
(See Lines With Other Classes, "Compound, Composition and
material classes, Composition or Material, b.," above)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, appropriate
subclasses for a composition produced by a 204 process
(except for (1) products which contain two or more
contiguous metallic layers and (2) products of processes
classifiable in 157.15 and 450+). A patent containing claims
or disclosure to both an imagery and nonimagery use will be
classified as an original in Class 204 and cross-referenced
to Class 430. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to compound, composition, and material classes,
Composition or Material, general search).
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, appropriate
subclasses for products solely disclosed as made by a Class
204 process (except for (1) products which contain two or
more contiguous metallic layers and (2) products of processes
classifiable in 157.15 and 450+). (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to articles or product
classes.)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, 157.15 for
chemical reactions brought about by wave energy; subclasses
164+ for chemical production of compounds or elements by
using an electrostatic field or electrical discharge;
subclasses 450+ for electrophoretic or electro-osmotic
processes, especially subclasses 471+ for electrophoretic or
electro-osmotic coating or forming of an object; subclasses
292+ for metallic electrode compositions useful in an
electrolytic apparatus; and subclasses 600+ for
electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus, especially
subclasses 622+ for apparatus used for electrophoretic or
electro-osmotic coating or forming of an object. (See Lines
With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process
and apparatus classes, General relation with process and
apparatus classes.)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, provides for the
combination of Class 430 subject matter and Class 204 subject
matter, especially when the Class 204 subject matter does
more than ordinarily perfect the post imaging processing.
Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition,
or Product Thereof, provides for electrophoretic imaging,
electrostatic image transfer and electrolysis imaging. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines and search notes to special
classes.)
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, appropriate subclasses
for electrolytic processes and products produced thereby
(especially subclass 50 ) in which the products are solely
disclosed as made by a Class 205 process (except for (1)
products which contain two or more contiguous metallic layers
and (2) products of processes classifiable in subclasses
640+). (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search
Notes To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, appropriate subclasses
for electrolytic processes and products produced thereby
(especially subclass 50 ) in which the products are solely
disclosed as made by a Class 205 process (except for (1)
products which contain two or more contiguous metallic layers
and (2) products of processes classifiable in subclasses
640+). (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search
notes to compound, composition, and material classes,
Composition or Material, general search).
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, appropriate subclasses
for products produced by electrolytic processes (especially
subclass 50 ) in which the products are solely disclosed as
made by a Class 205 process (except for (1) products which
contain two or more contiguous metallic layers and (2)
products of processes classifiable in subclasses 640+). (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
articles or product classes.)
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, 52 for electrolytic
marking, subclasses 67+ for electro-forming, subclass 68 for
recording device, subclass 69 for printing plate or
electrotype, subclass 72 for ornamental article, subclasses
118+ for coating selected area, subclasses 120+ for design or
ornamental article, subclass 127 for printing member. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, General relation with process
and apparatus classes.)
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 316.1 for an container
optical or photos:graphic means; subclasses 454+ for a
container for fragile or sensitive type i.e., photo film or
plate, specimen, or sheet slide, etc.; subclasses 484+ for
laminate or photo slide, etc.; subclasses 524.1+ for package
or special receptacle with specified material for the
container or content, and subclass 578 for combined or
convertible type assemblage kit for photography. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles
Or Product Classes" above)
210, Liquid Purification or Separation, appropriate
subclasses for process and apparatus of treating a liquid to
render the same pure. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
General relation with process and apparatus classes.)
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, for disclosure
(nonclaimed) of forming an image by radiation imagery and
involving a claimed post imaging etching process. (Lines and
search notes to special classes.)
219, Electric Heating, 600 for inductive heating, subclasses
678+ for microwave heating, and subclasses 764+ for
capacitive dielectric heating. (See Lines With Other Classes,
Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
General relation with process and apparatus classes.)
222, Dispensing, 92 for dispensing collapsible wall-type
containers; and Digest 1 for xerography. (See Lines With
Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or
Product Classes" above)
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 430 for composite
article winding made particular by the process or apparatus
by which elongated material is placed on a core to form a
composite article, and subclasses 470+ for strand winding,
and subclasses 520+ for convolute winding. (See Lines With
Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and
apparatus classes, General relation with process and
apparatus classes.)
250, Radiant Energy, for nonchemically defined radiation
sensitive product or a chemically defined product having
significant apparatus structure; and 475.1 for
photos:graphic type products adapted to be used with
invisible radiation. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines
With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
250, Radiant Energy, for (a) forming an image using invisible
radiation wherein neither a chemical reaction nor a
chemically defined radiation sensitive receiver is involved,
and (b) finishing (postimaging processing) the image by a
nonchemical operation. subclass 271 for coded record and
receiver; subclass 315.1 for source with charged plate-type
detector; subclasses 316.1+ for infrared or thermal recording
with photos:graphic detector; subclasses 324+ for corona
irradiation; subclasses 330+ for infrared-to-visible imaging;
subclasses 423+ for ion generation; subclasses 458+ for
luminophor irradiation; subclasses 472+ for devices other
than electrical responsive to invisible radiation, especially
subclass 473 for methods; subclass 475.1 for photos:graphic
type; subclasses 483+ for luminescent device; subclasses
492.1+ for irradiation of object or material; subclasses 493+
for radiant energy generation; and subclasses 505+ for
radiation controlling means. (See Lines With Other Classes,
Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
Relation with special classes involving radiation imagery.)
250, Radiant Energy, provides for (a) forming an image using
invisible radiation wherein neither a chemical reaction nor a
chemically specified receiver is involved, (b) finishing
(post imaging processing) the image by nonchemical processing
(operation of machine), and (c) a nonchemically defined
product or a chemically defined product having significant
apparatus structure. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
and search notes to special classes.)
252, Compositions, subclass 182.11 and 364 for chemical
agents or materials and solvents which are not solely
disclosed or claimed for treating images in a Class 430
process. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material Classes,
Composition or Material, b." above)
252, Compositions, 582 for optical filter compositions which
may be useful as a component of a radiation sensitive
element. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material Classes,
Composition or Material, c." above)
252, Compositions, for radiation affected compositions whose
use are not limited to radiation imagery by claims or
disclosures and not provided by a Class 204 process.
subclass 600 is the residual subclass for radiation
compositions not containing a synthetic resin for which see
Class 520. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to compound, composition, and material classes,
Composition or Material, general search).
252, Composition, appropriate subclasses for the process of
making hereinafter named radiation affecting compositions
(not limited by claim or disclosure for use in radiation
imagery chemistry); 62.3 for barrier layer device;
subclasses 62.51+ for magnetic; subclass 62.9 for
piezoelectric; subclasses 63+ for dielectric or electrically
insulating; subclasses 79.1+ for etching or brightening;
subclass 88 for sweeping or dust particle adherent;
subclasses 299.01+ for liquid crystal; subclasses 582+ for
optical filter; subclasses 301.16+ for organic luminescent
material containing; subclass 301.36 for inorganic
luminescent composition with organic nonluminescent material;
subclasses 301.4+ for inorganic luminescent; subclass 478 for
X-ray or neutron shield; subclasses 500+ for electrically
conductive or emissive, especially 501.1 for light sensitive
type; and subclass 600 for radiation sensitive. (See Lines
With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process
and apparatus classes, General relation with process and
apparatus classes.)
252, Compositions, provides for the hereinafter named
radiation affecting compositions not limited by claim or
disclosure for use in radiation imagery, 62.3 for barrier
layer device; subclass 62.51 for magnetic; subclass 62.9 for
piezoelectric; subclasses 63+ for dielectric or electrically
insulating; subclasses 79.1+ for etching or brightening;
subclasses 88.1 and 88.2 for dust suppressant or particle
adherent compositions, respectively; subclasses 299.01+ for
liquid crystal; subclass 301.16 for organic luminescent
material containing; subclass 301.36 for inorganic
luminescent composition with organic nonluminescent material;
subclasses 301.4+ for inorganic luminescent; subclass 478 for
X-ray or neutron shield; subclasses 500+ for electrically
conductive or emissive, especially subclass 501.1 for light
sensitive type; subclasses 582+ for optical filter; and
subclass 600 for residual place for radiation sensitive
composition. Dual disclosures {radiation sensitive
composition for use with radiation imagery and other use(s)}
except those containing a synthetic resin (see Class 520)
will be classified in Class 252 and cross-referenced to Class
430. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines and search notes
to special classes.)
257, Active Solid-State Devices (e.g., Transistors,
Solid-State Diodes), subclass 10, 11, 21, 53-56, 72, 113-118,
184-189, 225-234, 257, 258, 290-294, and 414+ for radiation
responsive active semiconductor devices. (See Lines With
Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or
Product Classes" above)
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, for an organic compound
having a Class 430 utility. This portion of Class 260 is
being reclassified into the 530-570 series of Classes. See
the search notes below. (See Lines With Other Classes,
Lines with and search notes to compound, composition, and
material classes.)
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, for processes of making
an organic compound having a Class 430 utility and the
product of such a process. (See Lines With Other Classes,
Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
General relation with process and apparatus classes.)
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 21 for shaping or treating luminescent
material. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to process and apparatus classes, General
relation with process and apparatus classes.)
283, Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses for subject
matter of that class in the form of an image. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles
Or Product Classes" above)
313, Electrical Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclass 153 for
device having means for generating a magnetic field; subclass
329 for mosaic electrode; subclasses 359.1+ for device with
positive or negative ion acceleration; subclasses 483+ for
device with luminescent solid or liquid material, especially
subclasses 498+ for solid-state type; and subclasses 523+ for
photosensitive device. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines
With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
343, Communications: Radio Wave, subclass 17 for means to
produce an image from radio waves. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus
classes, General relation with process and apparatus
classes.)
346, Recorders, for a nonchemically defined radiation
sensitive record receiver used in a Class 346 recorder and a
chemically defined radiation sensitive record receiver having
significant Class 346 apparatus structure. 134 for a
laminated, impregnated, or coated record receiver having
structure provided for in Class 346. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product
Classes" above)
346, Recorders, for forming a record of movement or
phenomenon not involving a chemical reaction or a chemically
defined radiation sensitive receiver and a recording
apparatus having chemical material. 2 for phenomenal
apparatus and process recording; subclass 74.2 for magnetic
pictorial or s:graphic means; subclass 76.1 for pyros:graphic
and thermochemical means; subclass 107.1 for recorder with
photosensitive record receiver; and subclasses 150.1+ for
electric recording (apparatus and process). (See Lines With
Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and
apparatus classes, Relation with special classes involving
radiation imagery.)
346, Recorders, for (a) forming a record of movement or
phenomenon not involving a chemical reaction or a chemically
defined radiation sensitive receiver, (b) a nonchemically
defined radiation sensitive record receiver used in Class
346, Recorder, (c) a chemically defined radiation sensitive
receiver having significant Class 346 apparatus structure,
and (d) recording apparatus with chemical composition. A
patent disclosing (claiming both (a) above and forming an
image record involving a chemical reaction a chemically
defined radiation sensitive receiver, or (b) a chemically
defined radiation sensitive record receiver will be
classified in Class 430 and cross-referenced to Class 346. A
patent claiming (c) or (d) will be classified in Class 346
and crossed to Class 430. When subject matter of both
classes is presented in the same patent, Class 430 is
considered superior. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
and search notes to special classes.)
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, 112 for
electrostatic marking, particularly subclasses 129+ for photo
scanning by beam of charged particles or light, subclasses
171+ for thermal marking, and subclasses 224+ for light or
beam marking apparatus or processes. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus
classes, Relation with special classes involving radiation
imagery.)
348, Television, 32 for pseudo color; subclasses 40+ for
holography; subclasses 739 + for image reproducer, especially
subclasses 755, 764, and 770+ for deformation medium having
specific composition. Also cross-reference art collection 902
for photochromic. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with
and search notes to process and apparatus classes, General
relation with process and apparatus classes.)
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting,
163 for ophthalmic lenses or blanks with filtering means.
(See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes
To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, 232 for motion picture
carrier, per se, or having cooperating apparatus structure
(see search notes thereunder). (See Lines With Other Classes,
"Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes"
above)
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, for process not involving a
chemical reaction or a chemically defined radiation receiver
for recording and exhibiting motion pictures, using motion
pictures and of nonchemical treating and working a motion
picture carrier. subclass 5 for producing or reproducing
motion pictures with synchronized sound; and subclasses 38+
for motion picture process not having sound accompaniment.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, Relation with special classes
involving radiation imagery.)
353, Optics, Image Projectors, subclass 84 for color
filters; and subclass 120 for picture carrier. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles
Or Product Classes" above)
353, Optics: Image Projectors, 30 for projector for
composite image; and subclass 120 for process involving the
class subject matter. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
Relation with special classes involving radiation imagery.)
355, Photocopying, appropriate subclasses for copies produced
or used by subject matter of the class and 122 for frame
structure. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
355, Photocopying, for the generic locus for apparatus (per
se, or significant apparatus combined with chemical material)
and process (not involving a chemical reaction or a
chemically defined radiation receiver) for photos:graphically
copying, certain nonchemical combinations, subcombinations,
and perfecting features pertaining to same, e.g., film
developing, holders for original or photosensitive paper,
etc. Search subclass 2 for holos:graphic copying;
subclasses 3+ for electric photos:graphic apparatus and
process of copying; subclasses 18+ for projecting printing
and copying camera; subclass 77 for the related process;
subclasses 78+ for contact printing copying; subclass 132 for
the related process; and subclasses 122+ for frame structure.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes
to process and apparatus classes, Relation with special
classes involving radiation imagery.)
358, Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing, 1.1 for
data processing for presentation on fixed medium (e.g.,
paper), subclasses 500+ for natural color facsimile;
subclasses 296+ for recording apparatus, especially subclass
289 for halftone; subclass 300 for electrostatic; subclass
301 for magnetic; and subclass 303 for photos:graphic. (See
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process and apparatus classes, General relation with process
and apparatus classes.)
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
478 for relief illusion device; subclasses 885+ for
nonchemically defined filter; subclass 893 for screen or
mask; subclasses 36+ for elements using liquid crystal
material; subclasses 1+ for holos:graphic element; and
subclasses 483+ for polarizers. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product
Classes" above)
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
1 for holos:graphic systems; subclasses 36+ for apparatus
utilizing a liquid crystal material; and subclasses 290+ for
device for controlling light by changing optical or physical
properties of a light control surface or interface and
subclass 900 for a cross-reference art collection of optical
methods. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to process and apparatus classes, Relation with
special classes involving radiation imagery.)
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, 131
for record medium, especially subclass 134 for tape; subclass
135 for disk; and subclass 136 for drum. (See Lines With
Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or
Product Classes" above)
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, for
general dynamic magnetic recording or reproducing which
includes specific structure of a record carrier. 1 for
recording or reproducing from an element of diverse utility,
especially subclass 3 for motion picture film; subclass 15
for record copying; subclasses 55+ for general recording or
reproducing; and subclass 59 for thermomagnetic. (See Lines
With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process
and apparatus classes, Relation with special classes
involving radiation imagery.)
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 225 for
electric charging of objects or materials. (See Lines With
Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and
apparatus classes, General relation with process and
apparatus classes.)
362, Illumination, subclass 2 for daylight lighting
including selective wavelength modifier; subclasses 3+ for
photos:graphic lighting; subclass 34 for chemiluminescent
lighting; subclass 84 for light source or light source
support and luminescent material; subclasses 257+ for light
source (or support therefor) and modifier, especially
subclass 259 for laser type; subclass 260 for fluorescent
type; subclasses 261+ for carbon arc type; subclasses 263+
for ionized gas or vapor light source; subclass 266 for
nonelectric type; and subclasses 317+ for light modifiers.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, General relation with process
and apparatus classes.)
365, Static Information Storage and Retrieval, for imparting
information in a nonchemically defined radiation sensitive
receiver using radiant energy. 106 for use of radiant
energy to alter a storage material which is usually read out
electrically, especially subclass 107 for chemical fluids;
subclass 108 for liquid crystal; subclass 109 for
photoconductors and ferroelectric; subclass 110 for
electroluminescent and photoconductive; subclass 111 for
electroluminescent; subclass 113 for amorphous; subclasses
114+ for semiconductor; subclass 117 for ferro-electric;
subclass 118 for electron beam affected material; and
subclass 119 for color center (radiation responsive). (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, Relation with special classes
involving radiation imagery.)
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, 272 for an
element having dynamically stored information (e.g., sound)
thereon, particularly subclasses 284+ for an optical
information storage element not chemically defined. Class
430 provides for such a storage element when it is chemically
defined. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes" above)
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, 100 for
optical information recording or reproduction. (See Lines
With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to process
and apparatus classes, General relation with process and
apparatus classes.)
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, 100 provide
for the dynamic storage of information by radiation modified
chemical action to the storage medium. Class 430 provides
for radiation imagery process of chemically forming a sound
record or the product of the process chemically defined.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, Relation with special classes
involving radiation imagery.)
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, 100 for
dynamic storage by a radiation induced chemical change; and
subclasses 272+ for storage elements, particularly subclasses
284+ for a nonchemically defined photosensitive surface.
This class (430) provides for a radiation imagery process of
information storage, or a chemically defined storage element.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines and search notes to
special classes.)
378, X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, appropriate
subclasses. Note the class lines described in the reference
to Class 250. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to process and apparatus classes, Relation with
special classes involving radiation imagery.)
386, Television Signal Processing for Dynamic Recording or
Reproducing, 31, 42+, and 128+ for photos:graphic television
recording, subclasses 45 and 125+ for recording or
reproducing television on disc, and subclass 127 for
thermoplastic record. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
General relation with process and apparatus classes.)
396, Photography, for the generic locus for photos:graphic
apparatus, fluid treating (post imaging) apparatus,
subcombinations of such apparatus, accessories related to
photography, and related nonchemical processes or process of
operating the apparatus. Subclasses for apparatus and process
include 1 for studio structure; subclasses 30+ for
developing cameras; subclasses 305+ for color using
monochrome film; subclasses 322+ for plural image recording;
subclasses 429+ for combined or convertible devices;
subclasses 549+ for phototype composing; and subclasses 564+
for post imaging fluid treatment. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product
Classes" and "Lines With And Search Notes To Process And
Apparatus Classes, Relation With Special Classes Involving
Radiation Imagery" above.)
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, subclasses
222+ for development, subclasses 297+ for transfer,
subclasses 320+ for fixing, subclasses 343+ for cleaning, and
subclasses 361+ for document handling. (See Lines With Other
Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Articles Or Product
Classes")
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, subclasses
222+ for development, subclasses 297+ for transfer,
subclasses 320+ for fixing, subclasses 343+ for cleaning, and
subclasses 361+ for document handling. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus
classes, General relation with Process And Apparatus
Classes.)
399, Electrophotography, for apparatus (per se, or
significant apparatus combined with chemical material) and
process (not involving a chemical reaction or a chemically
defined radiation receiver) for electrophotos:graphically
reproducing information in the form of an image, certain
nonchemical combinations, subcombinations, and perfecting
features pertaining to same, search 9 for diagnostics,
subclasses 38+ for controls, subclasses 130+ for image
formation, subclasses 168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for
exposure, subclasses 222+ for development, subclasses 297+
for transfer, subclasses 320+ for fixing, subclasses 343+ for
cleaning, and subclasses 361+ for document handling. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, Relation with special classes
involving radiation imagery.)
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 132 for
implement including rupturable means or sealed-cartridge
receiver. (Relation with special classes involving radiation
imagery.)
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, appropriate subclasses
for an inorganic compound or nonmetallic element having a
Class 430 utility. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
With And Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material
Classes.)
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, the following
subclasses for inorganic elements (compounds of same) used in
radiation imagery chemistry: 23 for treating mixture to
obtain Group IB metal (Cu, Ag, or Au); subclasses 99+ for
Group IIB metal (Zn, Cd, or Hg); subclass 508 for selenium or
tellurium or compound thereof; and subclass 622 for zinc
oxide compound. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with
and search notes to process and apparatus classes, Relation
With Special Classes Involving Radiation Imagery.)
427, Coating Processes, subclass 7 for coating to detect
fraud or tampering; subclasses 457+ for direct application of
electrical, magnetic, wave, or particulate energy, especially
subclasses 487+ for polymerization of applied coating
utilizing direct application of electrical, magnetic, wave,
or particulate energy; subclasses 523+ utilizing ion plating
or ion implantation; subclasses 569+ for deposition coating
processes utilizing plasma deposition; subclasses 580+ for
deposition coating processes utilizing electrical discharges;
subclass 581 for deposition coating processes utilizing
chemical liquid deposition; 582+ for deposition coating
processes utilizing photo initiated chemical vapor
deposition; 585+ for deposition coating processes utilizing
chemical vapor deposition; subclass 591 for deposition
coating processes utilizing induction or dielectric heating;
subclass 592 for deposition coating processes utilizing
resistance heating; subclass 595 for deposition coating
utilizing electromagnetic or particulate radiation;
subclasses 598+ for deposition coating processes utilizing
magnetic field or force, 600+ for deposition coating
processes utilizing sonic or ultrasonic energy; subclass 143
for stencil blank making; 145 for formation of latent image
or developing the same and subclass 146 for transfer or copy
sheet making. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to process and apparatus classes, General
relation with process and apparatus classes.)
427, Coating Process, takes the process of coating: (a) not
combined with radiation imagery process, (b) involving use of
radiation during coating which does not involve a chemical
reaction (Class 204 subject matter), and (c) resulting in a
product (composition) for other than radiation imagery. Class
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, provides for a process of: (1) coating a
base with a radiation sensitive material alone or combined
with a nonradiation sensitive material to make a radiation
imaging receiver, (2) utilizing radiant energy (a) to form an
image, or (b) to finish an image so formed; either (a) or (b)
alone combined with a coating operation, (3) post imaging
process utilizing coating operation to finish an image, and
(4) perfecting or protecting a finished image by a coating
operation. Dual disclosures will go to Class 427. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Lines and search notes to special
classes.)
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 1
for a stock liquid crystal; subclasses 29+ for an article
having a latent image formed by means other than radiation
imagery; and appropriate subclasses for nonradiation
sensitive stock material disclosed for use in radiation
imagery. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Articles Or Product Classes")
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, provides for
stock-liquid crystal, an article having a latent or
developable image formed other than by use of radiation, and
nonradiation sensitive stock material disclosed for use in
radiation imagery. Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry:
Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, provides for a
product (article) which is either (a) imaged and defined by
its composition, (b) radiation sensitive and limited by
claims or disclosure for use in radiation imagery, or (c) a
product of radiation imagery (not elsewhere classified).
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines and search notes to
special classes.)
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, provides for radiation imagery process of
forming a sound record or the product chemically defined.
(See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to
process and apparatus classes, Relation with special classes
involving radiation imagery.)
432, Heating, 9 for process of heating or heater operation
involving treating an article, container, batch, or body as a
unit. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search
notes to process and apparatus classes, General relation with
process and apparatus classes.)
436, Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing, 1 for
analytical control methods. (See Lines With Other Classes,
Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
General relation with process and apparatus classes.)
438, Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process, appropriate
subclass for methods of making semiconductor devices; see the
search notes therein. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines
with and search notes to process and apparatus classes,
General relation with process and apparatus classes.)
451, Abrading, 29 for finishing a workpiece by abrading,
especially using a stencil or shield. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus
classes, General relation with process and apparatus
classes.)
462, Books, Strips, and Leaves for Manifolding, 69 for
manifolding process wherein printing is transferred from one
sheet to another by use of carbon or some other transferable
material. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and
search notes to process and apparatus classes, General
relation with process and apparatus classes.)
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for a synthetic
resin, per se, having a Class 430 utility, and for
compositions containing a synthetic resin and not solely
disclosed as having a Class 430 imaging use. (See Lines With
Other Classes, Lines with and search notes to compound,
composition, and material classes.)
504, Plant Protecting and Regulating Compositions. (See
Lines With Other Classes, Composition or Material)
520, Synthetic Resins, or Natural Rubbers, for synthetic
resin compositions disclosed as having a Class 430 imaging
use but not limited thereto. (See Lines With Other Classes,
"Lines with and Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And
Material Classes, Composition or Material, b." above.)
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for synthetic resin
compositions useful as a component of a radiation sensitive
element, e.g., backing, overcoat, subing, etc. (See Lines
With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To Compound,
Composition, And Material Classes, Composition or Material,
c.")
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for synthetic
resins mixtures which may be radiation sensitive, and which
utility is not provided elsewhere. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to process and apparatus
classes, General relation with process and apparatus
classes.)
542, Organic Compounds, which provides for heterocyclic
cyanine dyes, many of which are useful as sensitizers in
Class 430 silver halide emulsions. (See Lines With Other
Classes, Lines with and search notes to compound, Lines with
and search notes to compound, composition, and material
classes, Composition, and material classes.)
536, Organic Compounds, for cellulose or its derivative, per
se, useful as an ingredient in a radiation sensitive element,
e.g., cellulose ester suitable for a film base, etc. (See
Lines With Other Classes, "Lines With And Search Notes To
Compound, Composition, And Material Classes, Composition or
Material, c.")
D16, Photos:graphic and Optical Equipment, appropriate
subclasses for designs pertaining to subject matter of the
class. (See Lines With Other Classes, Lines with and search
notes to process and apparatus classes, Relation with special
classes involving radiation imagery.)
GLOSSARY:
ADDITIVE COLOR A
color (red, green, blue) when added to the other two additive
colors produce white.
CARBOHYDRATE A
polyhydroxy mono-aldehyde and a polyhydroxy mono-ketone,
generally having the formula C (H[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]O)
and substances which are hydrolyzed to these. The term
includes cellulose, starch, dextran, and sugar.
CHEMICAL PROCESS A
process involving a chemical reaction or the recitation of
chemical composition, compound, etc., in the claims which are
involved in a chemical reaction during the process.
COLOR IMAGE IN OR ON AN IMAGE RECORD
At least a portion of the image record absorbs only part of
the light in the visible electromagnetic spectrum, excludes
black image on white background, or vice versa, includes
black image on green background.
EXPOSURE
Application of radiation to form or perfect an image.
HETEROCYCLIC
Organic compound containing a ring composed of carbon and at
least one element from the group consisting of nitrogen,
sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and oxygen.
IDENTIFIED
A substance, layer, or product is considered identified when
it is claimed in terms of its chemical constitution instead
of merely its function. The terms "organic" and "inorganic"
are not considered identified, but any other positive
chemical identification is considered sufficient even if
generic, e.g., heterocyclic, synthetic resin, hydrocarbon,
etc. Negative definition, per se, e.g., nonaqueous, etc., is
not considered identification, but if combined with
sufficient other material, e.g., nonaqueous alcohol. The
term acid or base or their equivalents are considered
identification. The identification of any ingredient of a
layer is sufficient to make the layer identified.
IMAGE
The likeness or reproduction of (a) an object, or (b) an
instrumented or discernible phenomenon.
IMAGING
The application of radiation to form an image.
IMAGE RECORD
A record, made using an imaging process, where the image is
located, e.g., the image may be in or on a radiation
conductor containing element or may be in or on receptor
element, etc.
MONOCHROME IMAGE
An image which absorbs only part of the light in the visible
electromagnetic spectrum.
RADIATION
The propagation of energy through space or through a
material. It may be in the form of electromagnetic waves,
corpuscular emissions, or sound waves. The format is usually
categorized according to frequency, e.g., Hertzian, infrared,
(visible) light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, etc.,
corpuscular emissions are categorized as alpha, beta, or
cosmic.
RECEPTOR ELEMENT
An element which receives a transferred image from another
element.
STRUCTURALLY DEFINED
Defined in terms of: (a) numerical or relative dimension;
e.g., 5 microns thick, twice as long as wide, etc. As
applied to products or layers, it is the overall exterior
dimension of either the completed product or an individual
layer; (b) plural, non-coextensive layers, e.g., leader
strip, etc., however, nonuniform or non-coextensive images
are not considered structure; (c) overall mechanical shape,
except mere rectangular or planar, e.g., roll of film
sprocket holes, etc.
STRIPPING LAYER
A layer or layers which are part of a combination of plural
layers which layer or layers are strippable from a layer
immediately adjacent to it or are capable of separating by
internal cohesive failure.
SUBTRACTIVE COLOR
A color (cyan, magenta, and yellow) which when combined with
another subtractive color produces an additive color (red,
green, blue).
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
HOLOGRAPHIC PROCESS, COMPOSITION OR PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Composition or product involving a hologram.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
348, Television, 40 for use of holos:graphic techniques for
processing color information.
355, Photocopying, subclass 2 for holos:graphic copying.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
1 for holos:graphic system or element.
Subclass:
2
Composition or product or process of making the same:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Composition or
product, also the process of making the same.
Subclass:
3
USE OF SOUND OR NONDIGITAL COMPRESSIVE FORCE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes for using sound waves or a compressive force
(wherein the means producing the compression does not touch
the image receiver) to form or otherwise perfect the image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, 570 for vibration measuring and
testing, especially subclasses 632+ for sonic wave
apparatus.
116, Signals and Indicators, subclass 2 for the use of
ultrasonic device for diagnostic purposes which may include
taking a picture with sound.
367, Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and
Devices, 7 for electro acoustic imaging systems.
Subclass:
4
RADIATION MODIFYING PRODUCT OR PROCESS OF MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Products chemically defined which functions to modify the
radiation during imaging and is in the form of a photomask,
screen, etc., or the process of making same or like
products.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
510 for antihalation or filter layer containing product.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, 131
for record medium, especially subclass 134 for tape; subclass
135 for disk; and subclass 136 for drum.
Subclass:
5
Radiation mask:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter
wherein the light modifying means is in the form of a
radiation mask.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, for disclosure
(nonclaimed) of forming an image by radiation imagery and
involving a claimed post imaging etching process.
Subclass:
6
Screen other than for cathode-ray tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter
wherein the light modifying means consist of sets of opaque
lines crossing each other on a transparent substrate, the
substrate consist of a series of small holes or some other
similar structure which breaks up the radiation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
23 for the so-called cathode-ray tube screen.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, 461 for
cathode-ray tube screens.
Subclass:
7
Color:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter
used to produce color.
Subclass:
8
MICROGRAPHY, PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT OTHER THAN
MICROELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein an image of the order of less than a few
microns in size of an object, or of an instrumented or
discernible phenomenon is produced in a medium, such as
images produced in microfilm or microfiche, etc.; radiation
sensitive or image receiving compositions and products
manufactured, or specially adapted for use in obtaining
images less than a few microns in size; and processes of
making the composition or product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
56 154+, 264+, 270.1+, 338+, 367+, and 495.1+ for
radiation-sensitive compositions and products disclosed to
have general utility in micrography, but not specially
adapted or made for use in micrography.
311 for microelectronic device manufacture.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 701, especially
subclass 703 for aperture cards with image carrying
microfilm; and subclasses 361+ for microfilm views.
353, Optics: Image Projectors, for microfilm viewers with
image projection on screen.
355, Photocopying, 18 for photocopying apparatus used in
micrography; and subclass 1 for apparatus used in micrography
combined with fiber optics.
Subclass:
9
IMAGED PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Products containing an image defined in terms of its chemical
composition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 427 for a display of
art having an enhanced visual effect, which work may include
a photograph not defined in terms of its composition.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 195 for a
photograph not defined in terms of its composition.
Subclass:
10
Antifraud or antitampering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Products having
a material or feature which prevents or makes known an
attempt to use the imaged product in a fraudulent manner or
to tamper therewith.
(1) Note. Included herein is an imaged product containing
an ingredient which upon exposure to the strong light
typically employed in electric photos:graphic copying
equipment, causes the image to become blurred or otherwise
obscured.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
194, Check-Controlled Apparatus, 97 especially subclass 100
for a material test in a fraud preventive apparatus.
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 271 for invisible radiant
energy record and receiver.
283, Printed Matter, 72 and 902 for fraud preventing or
detecting in printed matter.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 7 for coating process
involving fraud or tamper detecting.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Article, cross-reference
art collection 916 for fraud or tampering subject matter.
Subclass:
11
Structurally defined:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Product defined
in terms of its mechanical structure.
(1) Note. The term "structurally defined" is defined in the
Glossary.
Subclass:
12
Nonuniform or noncoextensive layer added to finished imaged
product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Products
wherein after an image has been finished to its desired final
state another layer has been added to the product which layer
is either nonuniform in physical dimensions or physical or
chemical properties or which layer is not coextensive with
the imaged product. The nonuniformity may, e.g., be in
thickness or color, or the added layer may be added to only a
part of the imaged product. The nonuniformity may be as a
wrinkled, stippled, marbleized, or wood grain effect. There
must be intent to produce a nonuniform layer, thus coating a
previously roughened imaged product which necessarily results
in a nonuniform coating is not included.
(1) Note. Addition of a layer by a step or metal working
mechanical manufacture is placed in the appropriate class for
the mechanical manufacturing step.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, for an imaged product
combined with structured exhibiting devices for that class.
Subclass:
13
Image contained within transparent base:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Products wherein
the image is contained in transparent component, e.g.,
plastic, glass, etc.
Subclass:
14
Multilayer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Products which
contain an identified layer in addition to an identified
image layer and one identified backing or protective layer.
(1) Note. Included in the indented subclass hereunder are
products containing two or more identified image layers even
if no base or support layer is identified.
Subclass:
15
Plural image layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Products
containing two or more layers each containing an image
provided for in this class.
Subclass:
16
Deposited metal coating on image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Products wherein
a metal is deposited on the already formed image. Typically,
a metal is deposited on a silver image by a so-called
electroless plating process.
Subclass:
17
Nonsilver image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Products in
which the image is not a metallic silver image. This subclass
includes, for example, products in which the image composed
of a dye or pigment or of a metal other than silver, or the
image is formed by the edges of layers of a radiation
sensitive colloid layer which has been imagewise exposed and
developed.
Subclass:
18
Including resin or synthetic polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Products
containing a resin or synthetic polymer.
Subclass:
19
ERASABLE IMAGING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein a visible or retrievable image is at least
partially removed by a specified processing procedure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 31+, 532, and 962, for radiation-sensitive compositions
and products and methods of using those compositions and
products for unclaimed functions and features of erasing
images.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
346, Recorders, subclass 21 for recorders combined with
record deleting means.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclass 25, 57, and 66 for partial or complete erasure of
information in a dynamic magnetic storage medium.
396, Photography, 655 for photos:graphic retouching
apparatus.
Subclass:
20
LIQUID CRYSTAL PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein an image is produced in or defined by a
liquid crystal material, radiation-sensitive composition or
product of a liquid crystal material used in the process, and
process of making the radiation sensitive composition or
product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for liquid crystal used in holos:graphic process,
composition, and product involving use of a chemically named
receiver or wherein a chemical reaction results in formation
of hologram.
19 for liquid crystal used in process wherein an image made
using radiation chemistry is erased.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 331 for non-chemical infrared
to visible imaging including liquid crystal detector.
252, Compositions, 299.01 for liquid crystal composition and
article defined by such composition not disclosed or claimed
for use in imagery; and subclasses 582+ for liquid crystal
composition, and article defined by such composition used as
optical filter.
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, 544 for cholesteremic
liquid crystal compound.
349, Liquid Crystal Cells, Elements and Systems, appropriate
subclasses for a liquid crystal material and especially
subclass 24 for radiation sensitive excitation in liquid
crystal devices and subclasses 182+ for a particular
composition of a liquid crystal material.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
1 for liquid crystal used in nonchemical holos:graphic
process and in holos:graphic device.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, of
liquid crystal used to store or retrieve dynamic information
stored magnetically.
365, Static Information Storage and Retrieval, subclass 108
for liquid crystal used to store or retrieve static
information.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 1
for liquid crystal stock material not especially adapted or
made for use in imaging.
Subclass:
21
RETRIEVING IMAGE MADE USING RADIATION IMAGERY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein a specified process step of retrieving an
image, such as by optically projecting the image upon a
screen, from an image carrying chemically identified receiver
or from an image formed by a chemical reaction. Included
procedures for retrieving the image are optical, magnetic, or
electrical in nature. Merely viewing the image with the eye
is not considered a specified process for the subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for holos:graphic process combined with retrieving the
hologram.
5 for image carrying optical mask capable of optically
reproducing the image upon a radiation-sensitive product.
20 for the retrieval of image in liquid crystal material.
31 97, 139, and other process subclasses wherein a latent or
visible image is finished or perfected by producing an
invisible or visible image and for disclosed but not
specified (unclaimed) image retrieval process.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, appropriate subclasses for nonchemical
devices and process of this type; subclass 271 for device
and process used for nonchemical detection of invisible
radiation or conversion to electrical signal of information
in symbolic or nonphotos:graphic form; subclasses 336+ for
device or process wherein nonchemical invisible radiant
energy imaging of a medium produces an electrical potential
difference or a current flow; subclasses 199+ and 458+ for
device or process wherein a nonchemical image is retrieved or
detected using light-wave communication such as with a
photocell; and subclasses 472+ for device or process wherein
nonchemical invisible radiant energy imaging of a medium
produces a nonelectrical response.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, 1 for nonchemical sound
recording or reproduction combined with motion pictures.
353, Optics: Image Projectors, 25 for process and system
involving selective retrieval of information; and subclass
121 for methods of optically retrieving information by
projection wherein the information is in the form of a
nonchemical image.
355, Photocopying, subclass 5 for electric photocopying
apparatus combined with means to project reproduced image
onto a screen or display means for viewing.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
290 for optical retrieval of nonchemical image wherein a
means is used to change the optical properties of the medium
during retrieval.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, for
nonchemical magnetic dynamic information storage and
retrieval process and system, especially 1 for process and
device used to store or retrieve the image wherein the device
has an additional utility than as a magnetic record carrier
such as a photos:graphic image medium; and subclasses 131+
for specific structure of magnetic record card other than
mere magnetic coatings on a substrate.
365, Static Information Storage and Retrieval, for
nonchemical magnetic, electrical, or optical static
information storage and retrieval process or system,
especially 185.01 for floating gate memory storage (e.g.,
flash memory), subclasses 185.01+ for floating gate memory
storage (e.g., flash memory), subclasses 106+ and 120+
wherein radiant energy and information masking are utilized.
Subclass:
22
REGISTRATION OR LAYOUT PROCESS OTHER THAN COLOR PROOFING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes having a step recited for registering one or more
images with each other or with the radiation-sensitive medium
to be imaged.
(1) Note. Color proofing is provided for elsewhere in the
class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
143 and 358, for color proofing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
346, Recorders, subclass 14, 54, 60, 61, and 94+ for
registration feature for that class.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclass 46, 51, and 97 for
features involving registration.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, subclass 390 and 399+
for alignment features.
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, and
subclasses 361+ for document handling, particularly subclass
372 having registration of original, subclass 385 for cutting
copies, and subclass 394 for registration with image of
copy.
552, Organic Compounds, subclass 653 of Vitamin D compounds,
cholecalciferols, dihydrotachysterols, 3-5 cyclovitamin D
compounds, etc. which contain only carbon and hydrogen.
Subclass:
23
PRODUCING CATHODE-RAY TUBE OR ELEMENT THEREOF:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes for making a cathode-ray tube or components
thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4 for photomask, screens, etc., for having use other than
with a cathode-ray tube and process of making same.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, 364 for
cathode-ray tube and its components, especially subclasses
365+ for image pickup tube; subclasses 402+ for shadow mask,
support, or shield, subclasses 461+ for screen structure;
subclasses 523+ for photosensitive lamps, and especially
subclasses 541 and 544 for cathode tube having photosensitive
material on the tube wall.
348, Television, 805 for a cathode-ray tube as a television
display device.
Subclass:
24
Using specific control or specific modification of exposure,
i.e., by manipulation of radiation source or exposure through
elements other than shadow mask:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Processes
involving control or modification of the exposure through a
shadow mask.
(1) Note. The control or modification of the exposure is
made by, e.g., an optical element, a faceplate, or relative
movement during the exposure between the light source, shadow
mask, and faceplate, etc.
Subclass:
25
With light-absorbing matrix on faceplate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Processes
wherein the contrast of the phosphoric screen, e.g., is
improved by surrounding the phosphoric dots or stripes with a
light absorbing faceplate.
Subclass:
26
With faceplate of phosphorus stripes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Processes
wherein a faceplate is produced composed of phosphoric
stripes.
Subclass:
27
With filter material on finished faceplate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Processes
wherein the contrast of the finished faceplate is improved by
incorporating filter material which is colormetrically
related to the phosphor areas on the faceplate.
Subclass:
28
Using specified radiation-sensitive composition other than a
nominal sensitized polyvinyl alcohol:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Processes
involving the use of a named radiation-sensitive composition
other than a sensitized polyvinyl alcohol which does not have
a specified additive.
Subclass:
29
Using specified post-imaging process composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Processes
involving use of a named composition which treats the exposed
radiation-sensitive material.
Subclass:
30
INCLUDING CONTROL FEATURE RESPONSIVE TO A TEST OR
MEASUREMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter including the step of regulating a condition
as a result of test or measurement to maintain or effect a
change of the same.
Subclass:
31
ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC IMAGERY, E. G., XEROGRAPHY,
ELECTROGRAPHY, MAGNETOGRAPHY, ETC., PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR
PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the electrical conductivity of, the
electrical charge on, the magnetic condition of, or the
electrical emissivity of a medium is selectively altered by
the action of electromagnetic radiation during imaging, and
wherein a visible image is formed on the medium or latent
image thereon which persists after imaging based upon
difference in electrical or magnetic property described
above; and when the visible or latent image is not formed by
the action of electro-magnetic radiation, the image is
finished as by development, fixing, transferring, or cleaning
the surface, etc.; radiation-sensitive composition and
product used in the process, process of making the
composition and product, and finishing process, composition,
and product used in the process.
(1) Note. The processes, compositions, and articles herein
classified generally involve the application of a uniform
electrostatic charge to a radiation-sensitive medium
comprising a conductive support with a photoconductive
insulator, which medium is then selectively exposed to
radiation after the charge in accordance with the exposure
and thereby produces an electrostatic image or latent image
or the radiation-sensitive medium. Alternatively, the
electrostatic charge, in image pattern, may be formed during
the exposure to radiation. This image may be developed or
rendered visible by applying particulate material or liquid
droplets, charged or uncharged, to the electrostatic image.
The particulate material may be caused to permanently adhere,
by overcoating, fusion, or coalescence to the exposed medium
or it may be transferred to another surface and caused to
adhere thereto, and the radiation-sensitive medium be cleaned
and reused. These processes are sometimes referred to as
"Xerography" and "Electrofax" processing.
(2) Note. Subcombinations of electric imagery directed to
developing, transferring, or adhering alone or in combination
with an imaging operation are classified herein to include
compositions and articles used in developing fixing,
transferring and adhering. Subcombinations of electric
imagery directed to charging or cleaning, alone or in
combination (without an imagery operation using radiation)
are not classified herein, for which see the search notes
below. However, subcombinations directed to charging or
cleaning when combined with the imagery operation are
classified herein.
Subclass:
32
Electrophoretic imaging, process, composition, or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes,
compositions, and products wherein particles suspended in an
insulative liquid carrier between electrodes, migrate in an
imagewise configuration in response to both an electrical
potential difference between electrodes across the
suspension, and imaging radiation. The pigments are usually
colored and light absorbing. The pigments can be
radiation-sensitive to the imaging radiation and are
sometimes referred to as electrically photosensitive
pigments. The migration of particles usually forms an image
or an electrode.
Subclass:
33
Post treatment process to fix or transfer image, or collect
or remove electric radiation sensitive pigment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Processes
including a step of making permanent the particle image and
of transferring the particle image after imagewise
configuration migration, or of collecting or removing
electrically photosensitive pigments after imagewise
configuration migration.
Subclass:
34
Pretreatment process to change the physical properties of
electrophoretic suspension or specified imaging feature
exposure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Processes
including a step which changes the physical properties of the
insulative suspension prior to imaging such as by liquefying
a solid medium to form a liquid suspension, or wherein an
imaging exposure step includes a specific feature such as the
wavelength and intensity of the imaging radiation, or
location of the source used for imaging radiation.
Subclass:
35
Specified electric field applied or electric charging step:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Processes
wherein the electrical potential difference is applied using
a specified feature other than a general application of a
continuous externally applied field to the electrodes applied
during the exposure to imaging radiation such as when an
electrode is electrically charged, or when the amount of the
potential difference is named.
Subclass:
36
Manipulation of electrode:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Processes
wherein an electrode used in electrophoretic imaging is in
motion relative to the liquid suspension during the exposure
to imaging radiation such as when a nip of liquid suspension
is formed by movement of the electrode.
Subclass:
37
Electric radiation sensitive pigment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Processes,
compositions, and products wherein the electrically
photosensitive pigment is identified by a description of its
chemical composition, e.g., a phthalocyanine pigment, etc.
Subclass:
38
Material used to modify electrophoretic suspension response:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Processes
wherein an additional material modifies the response of the
electrophoretic suspension during imaging, e.g., the material
may be a radiation-conductive layer, a dark exchange, or
injector material, or an ingredient in the suspension itself,
etc.
Subclass:
39
Magnetic imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Process wherein
a magnetic force is used to form the image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, 620 for apparatus for applying a
magnetic coating.
252, Compositions, subclass 62.51 for magnetic compositions
not limited to use in radiation imagery.
346, Recorders, subclass 74.2 for magnetos:graphic
recorders.
358, Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing, subclass
301 for magnetic recording apparatus for that class.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, 131
for magnetic records claimed in terms of significant
structure. (See note under 252/62.51 page 14B).
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, subclasses
222+ for development, subclasses 297+ for transfer,
subclasses 320+ for fixing, subclasses 343+ for cleaning, and
subclasses 361+ for document handling.
Subclass:
40
Manifold imaging, process, composition, or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes,
compositions, and products wherein an electrical potential
difference is applied across a manifold sandwich which has a
cohesively weak, structurable, fracturable layer or a
substrate and a receiver in contact with the layer, the
sandwich is imaged in the presence of an electrical potential
difference to form an image in the radiation-conductive layer
(e.g., by exposure of a cohesively weak, structurable,
fracturable radiation-conductive layer to radiation in an
imagewise configuration), and the receiver is separated from
the substrate in the presence of an electrical potential
difference across the sandwich which causes the layer to
fracture along the image boundaries to produce an image on
the receiver and on the substrate. The compositions and
products always have a radiation-conductor ingredient and a
radiation-conductive layer, respectively.
Subclass:
41
Migration imaging, process, composition, or product, e.g.,
electrosolography, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes,
compositions, and products wherein a latent electrical image
formed on an element having particulate marking material
embedded in or overlying a softenable insulating material and
wherein the element is subject to a softening treating step
which causes the particles to migrate in an imagewise
configuration in the softened material to produce an image.
Usually, the particulate marking materials are electrically
radiation-sensitive particles and the latent electrical image
is formed by electrically charging and imaging the element
with radiation. The compositions and products always contain
electrically radiation-sensitive particles. These processes
are sometimes referred to as electrosolography.
Subclass:
42
To produce a color reproduction, i.e., color named, or more
than one color specified:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein a color image in or on an image record is formed,
e.g., a monochrome image such as a green image, or a
multicolor such as made up of subtractive or additive colors,
etc.
Subclass:
43
Color correction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Processes
wherein the color in the color image is modified by an after
treatment step.
Subclass:
44
Manipulation of color separation image to obtain a multicolor
image in registration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Processes
wherein the color separation images are physically
manipulated to register them such that a multicolor image is
produced (e.g., subtractive color images are manipulated to
produce a full natural color image), etc.
Subclass:
45
Identified developing composition or identified developing
feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Processes
wherein a named developing composition or a named developing
process feature is used to produce a color image.
Subclass:
46
Identified radiation-conductive element or composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Processes
wherein a named radiation-conductive element or composition
is used to produce a color image.
Subclass:
47
Identified receptor or named image transfer feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Processes
wherein a named receptor element (i.e., for receiving
transferred or induced charge, or transferred developing
composition), or named image transfer process feature is used
to produce a color image.
Subclass:
48
Electrostatic image transfer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein a latent electrostatic image in or on a first member
is transferred to or reproduced on a separate second member
by either (a) conduction of electrical charges across an air
gap between members, or (b) when the members are in surface
contact by direct charge transfer between the members or by
the influence of the electrical charges of the image. The
latent electrostatic image is usually obtained by uniformly
charging, and imaging a radiation-conductive layer with
radiation to form an image of electrostatic surface charge on
the layer.
Subclass:
49
To produce printing surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein the imaged medium is used to form a member having a
surface capable of accepting ink with intended use in a
printing process wherein multiple copies are produced. The
additional step of applying ink to the surface or printing is
in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 especially 126, for xerox printing processes wherein
multiple copies are produced as recharging or redeveloping
the image medium.
204 and 300+, for other imaging processes than electric or
magnetic imaging utilized to manufacture printing plates.
Subclass:
50
Deformation imaging, e.g., frost imaging, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein the imaged medium is used to form a deformation image
usually in the form of a relief or frost pattern by deforming
a compliant layer or film. The deformation of the compliant
layer is mostly performed by heating or solvent treatment.
Sometimes the imaging and deformation of the compliant layer
are done simultaneously.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
48 for deformation image formation which additionally uses a
charge transfer step to a separate member.
290 for light-scattering images not involving electric or a
magnetic imaging.
Subclass:
51
Persistent internal polarization imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein the simultaneous application of an electric field and
electromagnetic irradiation upon a medium produces a
persistent internal polarization within the radiation
conductive insulator of the medium in the form of a
separation of positive or negative charges for a finite time.
The application of electromagnetic irradiation is oftentimes
done in an imagewise configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 130 for image formation.
Subclass:
52
Electrolysis imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein a radiation-conductive plate having a latent
conductivity image is used as an electrode to form a
deposited image thereon when an electrical potential
difference is applied across an electrolyte in electrical
contact with the electrode and the plate. The deposition
usually occurs subsequent to the formation of the latent
conductivity image and is sometimes referred to as
photoconductography.
Subclass:
53
Using ion or particle flow modulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein an image is formed by modulation of ion or particles
directed upon the medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, subclasses
222+ for development, subclasses 297+ for transfer,
subclasses 320+ for fixing, subclasses 343+ for cleaning, and
subclasses 361+ for document handling.
Subclass:
54
To produce multiple image on medium or plural radiant energy
exposures of medium, e.g., image intensification using two
images, or two exposures of same image, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein either multiple images are formed on the medium, or
at least two radiant energy exposures are used to produce an
image on the medium.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 especially 126, for producing more than one image record
(e.g., a duplex image record wherein the image is on both
sides of the record) on a material other than the radiant
energy image receiving medium and 125 for producing an image
record of different image carrying originals to be copied,
especially when a cleaning feature is included between
imaging procedures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, and
subclasses 177+ for exposure, particularly subclass 194 for
composite.
Subclass:
55
Charging simultaneous with imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein the surface of the medium is simultaneously
electrically charged and subject to radiant energy imaging.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 168+ for charging.
Subclass:
56
Radiation-sensitive composition or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31.
Radiation-sensitive composition or product wherein the
composition or product includes a radiation-conductive
material which has the conductivity of, the magnetic
condition of, or the electrical emissivity of the material
altered by the action of radiation.
Subclass:
57.1
Having plural conductive layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Subject matter
having plural layers conducting charge under action of
radiation.
Subclass:
57.2
With plural charge generation layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.1. Subject
matter having plural layers that generate free charge
carriers by absorption of radiation at least one of which is
identified by chemical name.
Subclass:
57.3
Nitrogen hetero ring compound in one or more charge
generation layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.2. Subject
matter wherein at least one charge generator layer contains a
compound having a nitrogen containing hetero ring.
(1) Note. A hetero ring is one that includes as ring members
only (1) carbon and (2) at least one atom selected from
nitrogen and chalcogen (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or
tellurium).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
59.4 for a phthalocyanine group containing compound a single
charge generator layer.
76 for compositions having a nitrogen containing hetero ring
compound in a radiation-conductive composition.
Subclass:
57.4
Inorganic silicon (e.g., elemental silicon, silicon alloy, or
inorganic silicon compound thereof) in one or more charge
generation layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.2. Subject
matter wherein a charge generation layer contains silicon
(Si) (e.g., polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon,
silicon alloys, inorganic compounds, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
136, Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric, subclasses
243-265 for solar cells with two or more layers.
148, Metal Treatment, subclasses 300-337 for p-n type stock
material.
252, Compositions, subclass 501.1 for electrically
conductive compositions.
257, Active Solid-State Devices, subclasses 53-56 and
subclasses 431-466 for active light responsive semiconductor
devices containing silicon.
Subclass:
57.5
With germanium (elemental, compound or alloy) in layer
containing silicon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.4. Subject
matter wherein germanium (Ge) is included in the layer
containing silicon (e.g., Ge-Si alloy, etc.)
Subclass:
57.6
Germanium as dopant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.5. Subject
matter wherein the germanium (Ge) is present as a dopant,
i.e., a small quantity that changes the properties of the
silicon-containing layer.
Subclass:
57.7
P-type or n-type silicon containing (e.g., silicon doped with
a Group IIIa or a Group Va element):
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
.4 wherein the silicon is of p-type or n-type, e.g., doped
with a Group IIIa (e.g., Boron, Aluminum, Gallium, etc.) or a
Group Va (e.g., Nitrogen, Phosphorus, or Arsenic, etc.)
element to give p (positive)-type or n (negative)-type
conduction property.
Subclass:
57.8
Inorganic selenium (Se) (e.g., elemental selenium, selenium
alloy, or inorganic compound thereof):
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.2. Subject
matter wherein a charge generation layer contains selenium,
e.g., elemental, alloyed, inorganic compound, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
85 for single layer alloy containing compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
257, Active Solid-State Devices, subclasses 53-56 and
subclasses 431-466 for and subclasses 431 for light
responsive semiconductor devices containing selenium or its
alloys.
Subclass:
58.05
Charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.1. Subject
matter having an identified layer facilitating transport of a
charge, e.g., hole or electron movement.
Subclass:
58.1
Inorganic charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer consists of
inorganic material (e.g. doped amorphous carbon, metallic
alloy, etc.).
Subclass:
58.15
Sulfur containing hetero ring in charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer has a sulfur hetero
ring compound (e.g., thiophene, phenothiazine, thiazole,
etc.).
Subclass:
58.2
Organosilicon or organogermanium in charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains an
organogermanium or an organosilicon compound, i.e., a
compound wherein silicon or germanium is attached directly or
indirectly by non-ionic bonding to carbon of an organic
radical.
Subclass:
58.25
Cyclic ketone, cyclodicyanomethylene, or
cyclomethylenemalonate in charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains a cyclic
ketone compound, e.g., quinones O=ring=O; a polycyclic ring
ketone, e.g., O= condensed rings, etc.; a
cyclodicyanomethylene, e.g., (NC) [subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]C=ring; or a cyclomethylenemalonate (ROCO)2C=ring
wherein ring includes C to C unstauration (e.g., C=C) and R
is alkyl or H.
Subclass:
58.3
Containing at least three aryl groups bonded to a single
carbon atom in charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains a compound
having at least three aryl rings bonded to a carbon atom,
e.g., R' [subscrpt]3[end subscrpt]CR, wherein R' is an aryl
group, and R is hydrogen or a carbon containing radical.
(1) Note. Aryl denotes an organic radical derived from an
aromatic ring by removal of a hydrogen atom bonded to a ring
carbon of the ring system.
Subclass:
58.35
Organic nitrogen in charge transport layer:
Subject matter under subclass QuickMark QuickMark 58.05
wherein the charge transport layer contains an organic
nitrogen compound, e.g. amine (RNR' [subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]), cyano (RCN) or nitro (RNO [subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]), etc. wherein R is an organic radical and R' is H
or an organic radical.
Subclass:
58.4
Hydrazone compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.35. Subject
matter wherein the organic nitrogen compound is a hydrazone
compound, i.e., compound of the formula R [subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]N-N=CR [subscrpt]2[end subscrpt], wherein: R is H,
or an organic carbon containing radical with at least one R
being an organic carbon containing radical.
Subclass:
58.45
Additional nitrogen attached indirectly to the hydrazone
group by nonionic bonding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.4. Subject
matter wherein the hydrazone compound includes an additional
nitrogen that is bonded indirectly (e.g., additional nitrogen
may be in a hetero ring, an additional hydrazone group, etc.)
to the hydrazone group by nonionic bonding.
Subclass:
58.5
Nitrogen hetero ring compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.35. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains a compound
having a nitrogen-containing hetero ring (i.e. nitrogen is in
a ring which may contain more than one hetero atom), e.g.,
oxazoles, oxadiazoles, triazoles, phthalocyanines, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
75-82 for compositions containing nitrogen containing hetero
rings.
Subclass:
58.55
Pyrazole containing (e.g., including hydrogenated pyrazole,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.5. Subject
matter wherein the nitrogen containing hetero ring is a
pyrazole or a hydrogenated pyrazole, i.e., five member hetero
ring containing N-N in 1,2 positions of the hetero ring.
Subclass:
58.6
Carbazole containing or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.5. Subject
matter wherein the nitrogen containing hetero ring is a
carbazole or a hydrogenated carbazole.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
79-82 for carbazole containing radiation conductive
compositions.
Subclass:
58.65
Arylamine compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.35. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains a compound
having an arylamine group, i.e., compounds of the formula R
[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]NR' wherein: R' is an aryl group,
and R is hydrogen, or a carbon containing radical.
(1) Note. Aryl denotes an organic radical derived from an
aromatic hydrocarbon, which can be a five, six, or seven
member ring system, by removal of one atom.
Subclass:
58.7
Polymeric arylamine containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.65. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains an
arylamine polymer, i.e., a long chain structure with
repeating units that include an arylamine grouping, e.g.,
included in this subclass are polymers having multiple
arylamine side groups attached to a polymeric backbone, and
polymers having arylamines in the backbone.
Subclass:
58.75
Triamine, or diamine containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.65. Subject
matter wherein the arylamine has two or three nitrogen, e.g.,
of the formula R [subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]N-R'-NR
[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt] wherein: R is an aromatic group R
is hydrogen, or a carbon containing radical, etc.
Subclass:
58.8
1,1' biphenyl 4,4'diamine containing (e.g., benzidine,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.75. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer contains the
diamine R [subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]N-Ph-Ph-NR [subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt], wherein: Ph-Ph is biphenylene R is hydrogen or a
carbon containing radical.
Subclass:
58.85
Charge transport layer containing alkenylarylamine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.65. Subject
matter wherein the charge transport layer containing
arylamine compound having an alkenyl group bonded, directly
or indirectly, to the nitrogen (e.g., compounds having the
formula R [subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]N-R'-CR=CR [subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt], wherein: R' is an arylene group R is hydrogen
or a carbon containing radical.
Subclass:
59.1
And specified charge generator layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter setting forth at least a component of the charge
generator layer composition.
Subclass:
59.2
d Charge generator layer contains compound having an
acyclic azo group (i.e., -N=N-):
This subclass is indented under subclass 59.1. Subject
matter wherein the charge generator layer contains a compound
having an acyclic azo group wherein the azo group is not part
of a hetero ring, e.g., compounds of the formula R'-N=N-R',
wherein: R' is an aryl group, etc.
Subclass:
59.3
Compound having an acyclic azo group and having either an
azomethine (i.e., -CH=N) or a stilbene group; or a compound
having three or more azo groups in charge generator layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59.2. Subject
matter wherein the azo compound of the charge generator layer
has at least three azo groups, or azomethine group, i.e.,
N=CH -, or a stilbene group (i.e.-Ph-CR=CR-Ph- wherein Ph is
a phenylene group).
Subclass:
59.4
Phthalocyanine or phthalocyanine derivative compound in
charge generator layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59.1. Subject
matter wherein the charge generator layer contains a
phthalocyanine or derivative, e.g., nonmetal or
metal-containing phthalocyanine compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
78-82 for phthalocyanine containing radiation conductive
charge generator compositions.
Subclass:
59.5
Titanium (Ti) or vanadium (V) phthalocyanine containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59.4. Subject
matter wherein the phthalocyanine in the charge generator
layer contains a titanium (Ti) or vanadium (V) as the central
metal of the phthalocyanine.
Subclass:
59.6
With specified binder resin in charge transport layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.05. Subject
matter wherein the material holding the charge transport
layer together is a natural or synthetic resin.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 when only a binder resin is specified.
Subclass:
60
Product having layer between radiation-conductive layer and
base or support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Products
wherein said specifically named or identified by chemical or
physical product contains a layer between a
radiationconductive layer and a base or support.
Subclass:
61
Sensitizing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Products
containing a layer specifically named or identified by
chemical or physical structure which extends the range of the
spectral response of a radiation-conductive layer or
increases the radiation sensitivity of a radiation conducting
layer in the spectral region of inherent sensitivity or
regions to which said layer is spectrally sensitized between
a radiation-conductive layer and a base or support.
Subclass:
62
Conductive layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Products
containing a conductive layer specifically named or
identified by chemical or physical structure between a
radiation-conductive layer and a base or support.
Subclass:
63
Inorganic containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Products
wherein the conductive layer is nonorganic or contains
nonorganic material.
Subclass:
64
Blocking or barrier layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Products
containing a blocking or barrier layer, e.g., a layer which
retards dark decay, specifically named or identified by
chemical or physical structure between a radiation-conductive
layer and a base or support.
Subclass:
65
Inorganic containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Products
wherein the blocking or barrier layer is nonorganic or
contains nonorganic material.
Subclass:
66
Product having overlayer on radiation-conductive layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Products
containing an over-layer, i.e., a top coat layer,
specifically named or identified by chemical or physical
structure on a radiation-conductive layer relative to the
position of a radiation-conductive layer and a base or
support.
Subclass:
67
Electrically insulating overlayer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Products
containing an electrically insulating overlayer specifically
named or identified by chemical or physical structure.
Subclass:
68
Including radiation-conductive screen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Products having
grid or screen portions and interstices with the
radiation-conductive layer on the grid or screen portions
only.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for screens, per se, and method of making the same.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, and subclasses 177+ for exposure,
particularly subclass 181 for halftone image.
Subclass:
69
Including conductive base or support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Products
containing a substrate specifically named or defined by
chemical or physical structure and is conductive.
Subclass:
70
Radiation-conductive composition contains carbocyclic ring
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Compositions
containing an organic radiation-conductive material
specifically named or identified by chemical structure and
which is a compound, polymer, or resin, etc., having only
homocyclic ring(s) in which all ring atoms are carbon.
Subclass:
71
Polycyclo ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Compositions
wherein the homocyclic ring containing compound, etc., is
polycyclic with at least two rings having two carbon atoms in
common, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
72
Substituted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Compositions
wherein the polycyclic ring containing compound, polymer,
resin, etc., is substituted, i.e., has an atom replaced by
another atom or radical, on the ring.
Subclass:
73
Containing amino or substituted amino group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Compositions
wherein the homocyclic ring containing compound, polymer, or
resin, etc., includes an amino or substituted amino group.
Subclass:
74
Alkyl amino group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Compositions
wherein the amino or substituted amino group is an amine
containing alkyl group attached to an amino nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
75
Radiation-conductive composition contains hetero ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Compositions
containing an organic radiation-conductive material, e.g.,
compound, polymer, or resin, etc., having a ring which
contains an atom other than carbon in its nucleus, i.e., a
hetero atom.
Subclass:
76
The hetero ring has at least nitrogen as a ring hetero atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Compositions
wherein at least one hetero atom present is N atom.
Subclass:
77
Additional diverse ring hetero atom in the hetero ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Compositions
wherein the N-hetero atom ring containing compound, etc.,
contains a hetero atom other than nitrogen, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
78
Polycyclo ring system having the hetero ring as one of the
cyclo systems:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Compositions
wherein the N-hetero atom containing compound, etc., are
polycyclic with at least two rings having two atoms in
common, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
79
Carbazole:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Compositions
wherein the polycyclic ring containing compound, etc.,
contains a carbazole moiety. [figure]
Subclass:
80
Polymer or synthetic resin only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Compositions
wherein the carbazole moiety containing compound, etc., is
part of a polymer or synthetic resin only.
Subclass:
81
Sensitized or doped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Compositions
wherein the carbazole moiety containing compound, etc.,
contains a material which is specifically named or identified
by chemical structure which extends the range of spectral
response or increases the radiation sensitivity in the
spectral region of inherent sensitivity or regions to which
said compound, etc., is spectrally sensitized.
Subclass:
82
Dye or pigment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Compositions in
the form of a dye or pigment.
Subclass:
83
Sensitized or doped organic radiation conductor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Compositions
containing a material specifically named or identified by
chemical structure which extends the range of spectral
response or increases the radiation sensitivity in the region
of inherent sensitivity or in regions to which said
composition is spectrally sensitized.
Subclass:
84
Inorganic radiation conductive composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Compositions
containing an inorganic radiation-conductive material
specifically named or identified by chemical structure.
Subclass:
85
Alloy:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Compositions in
the form of a mixture of two metallic or nonmetallic elements
having a metallic appearance and being a molecular or
colloidal mixture.
Subclass:
86
Having more than two constituents:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Compositions
containing more than two metallic or nonmetallic elements in
the mixture.
Subclass:
87
Zinc containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Compositions
wherein a zinc material is the radiation conductor.
Subclass:
88
And other radiation-conductor material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Compositions
containing a radiation-conductive material other than zinc
material.
Subclass:
89
And nonsensitizing additive other than binder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Compositions
containing a material, specifically named or identified by
physical or chemical structure, which does not extend the
range of spectral response of the zinc material other than a
binder material.
Subclass:
90
Sensitized or doped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Compositions
containing a material specifically named or identified by
chemical structure which extends the range of spectral
response or increases the radiation sensitivity in the region
of inherent sensitivity or in regions to which said
composition is spectrally sensitized.
Subclass:
91
Dye or pigment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Compositions in
the form of a dye or pigment.
Subclass:
92
Intercyclic-acyclic -CH= or Intercyclic-acyclic chain which
contains -CH=:
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Compositions
containing intercyclic-acyclic -CH= or intercyclic-acyclic
chain which contains -CH=, [figure]
Subclass:
93
Cyanine dye:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Compositions in
the form of a compound which contains two distinct
heterocyclic rings, each individual heterocyclic ring
containing at least one nitrogen atom, said nitrogen atoms of
the individual rings being joined through a resonating
acyclic carbon chain which contains -CH= or a conjugated
chain which contains -CH=, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
94
Cadmium containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Compositions
containing a cadmium material as the radiation conductor.
Subclass:
95
Sensitized or doped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Compositions
containing a material specifically named or identified by
chemical structure which extends the range of spectral
response or increases the radiation sensitivity, in the
region of inherent sensitivity or in region to which said
composition is spectrally sensitized.
Subclass:
96
Binder for radiation-conductive composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Compositions
containing a material specifically named or identified by
chemical structure and functioning to hold the composition
together.
Subclass:
97
Post imaging process, finishing or perfecting composition or
product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein the latent or visible image in or on a medium is
subject to a finishing or perfecting procedure, and finishing
or perfecting composition and products used in the process.
Subclass:
98
Fixing image by pressure only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the image is made permanent by only applied
pressure.
Subclass:
99
Fixing image by heated metal roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the image is made permanent by applying heated metal
roller thereto.
Subclass:
100
Reversal development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the finishing procedure or the medium being imaged is
modified to reverse the location of the developed image.
Usually the developed image is a positive print.
Subclass:
101
Impression development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the latent image is developed by direct
surface-to-surface transfer of dry powder toner to the
medium. Usually the toner need not carry an electrical
charge. Such developing procedures as roller, contact,
touchdown, donor, and transfer developing techniques are
included.
Subclass:
102
Selective toner release:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein a member carrying a uniform layer of a toner is
selectively released to a separate donor member based upon
differences in the amount of radiation received by the
medium.
Subclass:
103
Using development electrode:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the image is developed using a separate electrode
which is either electronically shortened to the image
carrying medium or has an electrical potential different from
the image during development.
Subclass:
104
Finishing or perfecting composition or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Compositions
and products useful in finishing or perfecting an image
medium. Includes such finishing and perfecting processes as
developing, fixing, and transferring of the image.
Subclass:
105
Developing composition or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Compositions
or products used to develop the image medium.
Subclass:
106
Identified colorant, i.e., dye, dye former, pigment, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Compositions
having chemically named ingredient that provides or is
capable of providing a colored image when it deposits upon
the imaged medium during development.
Subclass:
106.6
Magnetic or iron-containing component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
containing iron in free or combined form, or other material
having an active magnetic susceptibility.
Subclass:
107
Dry powder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
wherein the composition or product is in a dry powder form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
106.6 for a dry powder developer which contains a magnetic
active component or iron.
Subclass:
108
Identified carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Compositions
having chemically named ingredient which tribo electrically
charges a toner ingredient, and is not deposited upon the
imaged medium during development.
Subclass:
109
Identified toner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Compositions
having chemically named ingredient that deposits upon the
imaged medium during development, e.g., a heat fixable agent,
etc.
Subclass:
110
Identified adjuvant, i.e., charge control agent, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Compositions
having additional chemically named ingredient that modifies
the chemical, physical, or electrical properties of the
developing composition, e.g., charge control agent.
Subclass:
111
Identified structure, i.e., size, shape of carrier or toner
particle, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Compositions
wherein an ingredient in the developer composition is
described in terms of a physical dimension such as when the
ingredient is a particle having an identified size or shape.
Subclass:
112
Liquid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Compositions
wherein material from a liquid medium is applied to develop
the imaged medium.
Subclass:
113
Multiple phase liquid carrier medium, i.e., emulsion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Compositions
wherein the liquid carrier of the composition is in the form
of more than one phase during development such as an
emulsion.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions) or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
114
Identified toner, i.e., identified resin coated pigment,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Compositions
having a chemically identified ingredient that deposits upon
the imaged medium during development, e.g., a novolak resin
coated pigment.
Subclass:
115
Identified adjuvant, i.e., surfactant, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Compositions
having an additional chemically identified ingredient that
modifies the chemical, physical, or electrical properties of
the developer composition, e.g., a surfactant.
Subclass:
116
Identified liquid carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Compositions
wherein the liquid ingredient (which usually electrically
insulated, carries the toner, and is not deposited upon the
imaged medium during development) is chemically identified.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclasses 237+ for electrophotos:graphic
apparatus employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
117
Liquid development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the image is developed by a liquid medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclasses 237+ for electrophotos:graphic
apparatus employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
118
Wetting development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Processes
wherein the liquid medium only wets the image carrying medium
when an electric field is applied during development, i.e.,
surface tension forces are overcome by the electric field of
the image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclasses 237+ for electrophotos:graphic
apparatus employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
119
Charged solid particles deposited out of insulating liquid
carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Processes
wherein electrically charged solid particles dispersed in an
insulating liquid develops an image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, and
subclasses 222+ for development, particularly subclass 239
for electrophotos:graphic apparatus employing this type of
subject matter.
Subclass:
120
Dry powder developing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the application of dry powder to an image develops
that image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclasses 252+ for electrophotos:graphic
apparatus employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
121
Cascade:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Processes
wherein a toner adhered to a carrier bead based upon
triboelectricity properties develops the image by flowing or
cascading it upon the image carrying medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclass 294 for electrophotos:graphic apparatus
employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
122
Using magnetic brush:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Processes
wherein a magnetic in combination with a toner attached to
the magnetic by magnetic attraction develops the image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclasses 267+ for electrophotos:graphic
apparatus employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
123
Using fur brush:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Processes
wherein a toner adhered to brush fibers based upon
triboelectricity properties develops the image carrying
medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 222+ for development,
particularly subclass 287 for electrophotos:graphic apparatus
employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
124
Fixing image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the image is made permanent.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses
168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, subclasses
222+ for development, and subclasses 297+ for transfer,
particularly subclasses 320+ for electrophotos:graphic
apparatus employing this type of subject matter.
Subclass:
125
Cleaning radiation-conductive surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein the procedure removes undesired particles from a
radiation-conductive surface so that the radiation-conductive
element may be reused.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 343+ for cleaning.
Subclass:
126
Transfer of image to different surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Processes
wherein an image is transferred from one surface to another
surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, and subclasses 297+ for transfer.
Subclass:
127
Processes of making radiation-sensitive product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes drawn
to the manufacture of a radiation-sensitive product.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
427, Coating Processes, particularly 74 for coating methods
which result in a photoconductive product.
438, Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process, for methods
of making photoresponsive semiconductor barrier layer-type
devices (i.e., photovoltaic devices).
Subclass:
128
Coating by vacuum deposition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Processes
wherein the radiation-sensitive product is manufactured using
a vacuum deposition procedure.
Subclass:
129
Extrusion coating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Processes
wherein the radiation-sensitive product is made using an
extrusion coating procedure.
Subclass:
130
Thermal or energy treatment of radiation-sensitive layer,
e.g, fusing annealing, or solvent aftertreatment of
radiation-sensitive layer, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Processes
wherein the radiation-sensitive layer is made or modified by
the use of heat, cold, or radiant or electrical energy.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 9 for diagnostics, subclasses 38+
for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, and
subclasses 177+ for exposure, particularly subclasses 218
through 221.
Subclass:
131
Applying subbing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Processes
wherein there is a specified procedure for producing a layer
between the backing or base and the radiation-sensitive
layer.
Subclass:
132
Applying overlayer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Processes
wherein there is a specified procedure for producing a layer
upon the radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
133
Applying radiation-sensitive layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Processes
wherein there is a specified procedure for producing a
radiation-sensitive layer upon a backing or base.
Subclass:
134
Heterogeneous:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Processes
wherein the radiation-sensitive conductor ingredient is
dispersed heterogeneously or nonhomo-generously throughout an
insulating medium of the layer.
Subclass:
135
Process of making radiation-sensitive composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes drawn
to the manufacture of radiation-sensitive compositions.
Subclass:
136
Utilizing high temperature, e.g., by fusing, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Processes
wherein the radiation-sensitive compositions are made using a
high temperature procedure, such as by fusing or annealing
the ingredients of the compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
399, Electrophotography, 320 for fixing, particularly
subclasses 335+.
Subclass:
137
Process of making developing composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Processes
wherein the developing composition, useful in developing the
imaged medium, is made.
Subclass:
138
MICROCAPSULE, PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a preformed microcapsule, which is
made prior to the manufacture of the product useful in
radiation chemistry imagery, is added to the product, process
of making and using the product, composition, or product.
(1) Note. The definition of microcapsule for this subclass
includes any gas liquid or solid material which is completely
surrounded by a different solid material with its largest
dimension size being less than a few microns.
(2) Note. The use of microporous containing composition
useful in processes under the class definition such as
spongelike microporous structures or molecular sieves
(zeolite) with/without absorbed or adsorbed ingredient
therein are not subject matter for the subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
31 for use of microcapsules in electric or magnetic
imagery.
32 and 41, especially, for electrophoretic and migration
imagery.
70 for radiation-conductive compositions in microcapsule
form.
105 for developer compositions in microcapsule form; and
appropriate product, process, and composition subclasses
wherein (a) use of microcapsules is disclosed, but is an
unclaimed feature; and (b) microporous compositions,
products, and uses (see Note 2 above).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, 601 and 672+ for
specialized micropore formation; and subclass 122 for general
micropore formation for the class.
252, Compositions, subclass 62.51 for microcapsules for use
in magnetic compositions.
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, 722 for micropore
formation in natural rubber or natural rubber in a
microporous form.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 4 for microencapsulation of normally
liquid material; subclass 7 for formation of coated solid
particulate material directly from molten or liquid mass.
427, Coating Processes, for nonimaging processes involving
use of microcapsules, especially 212 for the coating of
microparticles.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for nonimaging
use of microcapsules in structurally defined products,
especially 313.3 for cellular or por ous component such as
microcapsule combined with web or sheet; and subclasses 402
for structurally defined or coated small grains or bits of
matter, e.g., microcapsule with liquid or solid core, coated
particulate matter.
501, Compositions: Ceramic, subclass 39 and 80+ for
pore-forming compositions.
521, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for processes of
forming micropores in synthetic resins.
Subclass:
139
LUMINESCENT IMAGING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes whereby an image is obtained by reason of using
material which emits light not due to incandescence and at a
temperature below that of incandescent bodies. Included
herein are phosphorescence, fluorescence, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, for indicia forming a
display device including a fluorescent substance to cause
illumination of the indicia.
250, Radiant Energy, 361 (362 for method) for apparatus
involving invisible radiant energy responsive to electric
signalling with or including a luminophor; subclasses 458+
(459 for processes) for illuminophor irradiation devices;
subclasses 483+ for an invisible radiation responsive
nonelectric signalling luminescent device.
252, Compositions, subclass 188.11 for chemical luminescent
compositions; and subclasses 301.16+, 301.36, and 301.4+ for
fluorescent and phosphorescent compositions.
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, 483 for
electroluminescent devices.
427, Coating Processes, 157 for coating processes in general
wherein a fluorescent or phosphorescent coating is used and
where no radiation properties or multilayered luminescent
coatings are claimed.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet which may have
luminescent properties, and especially subclass 917 (a
cross-reference art collection) for products which are
electroluminescent.
Subclass:
140
PRODUCT HAVING SOUND RECORD OR PROCESS OF MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Products having in addition to an image a sound record and
process of making same.
Subclass:
141
DIAZO REPRODUCTION, PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Compositions and products having a radiation-sensitive diazo
compound, i.e., a compound having at least two directly
attached nitrogen atoms which are attached by double or
triple bonds other than a chromophore group, e.g., diazonium,
azide, quinone diazide, diazo sulfonate, or triazene
compound, etc.; process wherein the radiation-sensitive diazo
compound on or in a medium is imaged with radiation to
produce a visible image being developed to produce a visible
image of an original; process wherein the visible or latent
image is not formed by the action of radiation is finished or
perfected as by development, fixing, or transferring; process
of making the composition and product, finishing or
perfecting process such as development, or composition or
product used in the finishing or perfecting process.
(1) Note. When the claimed radiation- sensitive compounds
is defined functionally such as "light-decomposable agent",
and all the identified radiation-sensitive compound in the
claimed disclosure are diazo compounds, the patent is
classified in this subclass or indented subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
269 for processes of using radiation-sensitive diazo
material for nonvisible image formation wherein imaging
affects physical property of the material.
302 especially, for making lithos:graphic printing plates.
322 for forming a relief image.
Subclass:
142
Process producing multiple image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Processes
wherein more than one image is formed in a medium.
Subclass:
143
Color proofing, colloid transfer, or pigment development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Processes
wherein the multiple images are (a) separate monochrome
images disclosed or claimed for use in color proofing, (b)
formed by transferring a colloid or polymer image to a
separate medium whereby a visible image is obtained, or (c)
formed by contacting a pigment developer to develop latent
multiple images.
Subclass:
144
Powder development of tacky surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Processes
wherein a tacky latent image on the surface of a medium is
developed with a powder or pigment developer.
Subclass:
145
Photomechanical dye image prepared:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Processes
wherein a dye image is formed based upon solubility
differences caused by the action of electromagnetic radiation
upon the medium. The solubility differences may be caused by
the removal of portions of the medium.
Subclass:
146
Diazo-type process, i.e., producing dye image by reacting the
diazo or the imaged reaction product of the diazo:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Processes
wherein a dye image is formed by the reaction of the diazo
compound or the imaged reaction product of the diazo
compound. Usually an azo or azomethioine dye image is
formed.
Subclass:
147
Negative image prepared:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Processes
wherein the image is formed in portions of the medium subject
to electromagnetic radiation or in direct proportion to the
amount of electromagnetic radiation received.
Subclass:
148
To make diazo-type intermediate, black-line image, or
continuous-tone image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Processes
wherein the dye image is an intermediate to be used for
subsequent imaging, is a black-line copy, or is a continuous
tone reproduction.
Subclass:
149
Liquid development, e.g., aqueous solution with coupler,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Processes
wherein the dye image is formed by contacting the imaged
medium with a liquid. Usually a positive azo dye image is
obtained by reaction of the diazo compound with a coupler
which may be in the medium or in the liquid.
Subclass:
150
Gaseous development, e.g., ammonia vapor, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Processes
wherein the dye image is formed by contacting the imaged
medium with a gas or vapor such as ammonia vapor. Usually
the coupler is in the medium and the vapor such as ammonia
provides a pH which produces an azo dye image.
Subclass:
151
Heat development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Processes
wherein the dye image is formed by the application of heat.
Usually the dye components are brought together with the
heat, or the heat catalyzes a dye forming reaction such as by
producing a coupler or a basic ingredient such as ammonia.
Subclass:
152
Vesicular process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Processes
wherein an image in the form of radiation scattering vesicles
is produced by the decomposition of the diazo compound into a
volatile product.
Subclass:
153
Physical development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Processes
wherein a metal image formed by reaction of the diazo
compound or the product produced by radiation exposure of the
diazo compound in a medium is modified by replacing a more
chemically active latent metal or metal of the image with a
less active metal or metal ion.
Subclass:
154
Composition or product which contains radiation sensitive
compound having moiety of nitrogen double or triple bonded
directly to nitrogen other than chromophore moiety, e.g.,
triazene containing product, etc., process of making, and
composition or product used to finish or develop a diazo
reproduction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Compositions
or products having a radiation-sensitive diazo compound, and
processes of making same and composition or product used to
finish or develop a diazo reproduction.
Subclass:
155
Product with at least two named layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Products
having at least two named layers. The base is considered a
layer for this subclass. The named layers are each
significantly identified to exclude other layers. For
example, a transparent or paper support having a diazo
compound containing coating is considered a product.
However, a support having a coating of a diazonium salt is
not.
Subclass:
156
At least two radiation-sensitive layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Products
having at least two radiation-sensitive layers or coatings,
one of which contains a radiation-sensitive diazo compound.
Subclass:
157
Diazonium compound containing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Products
having a radiation-sensitive layer or coating containing a
diazonium compound or salt.
Subclass:
158
Including subbing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Products
having a layer between base or support, and the
radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
159
Silicon, nitrogen, or sulfur compound containing subbing
layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Products
wherein the subbing layer contains a compound having a
silicon, nitrogen, or sulfur atom.
Subclass:
160
Polymer containing subbing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Products
wherein the subbing layer contains a polymer. Often, the
polymer is identified as a resin binder.
Subclass:
161
Acid, salt, or ester moiety ingredient containing subbing
layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Products
wherein the subbing layer contains a compound having an acid,
salt, or ester moiety.
Subclass:
162
Including overlayer or backing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Products
having a layer or coating upon the radiation-sensitive layer,
or a layer or coating on the side of the base or support
opposite the side having the radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
163
Diazonium salt with anion specified:
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Products
wherein the anion of the diazonium salt is named, for
example, the zinc chloride double salt or the
hexafluorophosphate salt.
Subclass:
164
Diazo-N-sulfonate containing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Products
having a radiation-sensitive layer or coating containing a
diazo-N-sulfonate compound.
Subclass:
165
Quinone diazide containing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Products
having a radiation-sensitive layer or coating containing a
quinone diazide compound. Quinone diazides are sometimes
called diazo ketones or diazo oxides. Iminoquinone diazides
are considered quinone diazides for the purpose of this
subclass.
Subclass:
166
Including additional layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Products
having a radiation-sensitive layer and an additional layer or
coating.
Subclass:
167
Azide containing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Products
having a radiation-sensitive layer or coating containing an
azide compound.
Subclass:
168
Process of making diazo product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Products of
making a diazo product having at least two named layers.
(1) Note. See subclass 155 for a more specific definition
of a diazo product.
Subclass:
169
Using specific adjuvant other than radiation-sensitive diazo
compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Processes
wherein a specific ingredient other than the
radiation-sensitive diazo compound is used in the manufacture
of the diazo product or is used to finish or perfect the
diazo product.
Subclass:
170
Radiation-sensitive composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Compositions
which are sensitive to radiation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
914 for diazo compounds functioning as cationic or anionic
initiators in radiation activated polymer forming reactions.
919 and 920, for diazo compound functioning as free-radical
initiators in radiation activated polymer forming reactions.
927 for diazo compounds functioning as cross-linking agents
in radiation activated polymer forming and modifying
reactions.
Subclass:
171
Diazonium compound containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive diazo compound is a diazonium
compound or salt.
Subclass:
172
At least two diverse diazonium compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
containing at least two different radiation-sensitive
diazonium compounds or salts.
Subclass:
173
At least two couplers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
containing at least two different compounds which function as
couplers for dye formation. The coupler compounds have
auxochromic groups or are capable of producing auxochromic
groups. Often times, the auxochromic group is a hydroxy
substituent directly attached to an aromatic nucleus.
Subclass:
174
Includes additional adjuvant other than acidic stabilizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Compositions
wherein an additional ingredient is present in the
composition other than an acidic stabilizer or a coupler
which is used to finish or perfect the image.
(1) Note. Ingredients having an acid moiety or acid
function are excluded from this subclass.
Subclass:
175
Polymeric diazonium compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
wherein the diazonium radical is an integral part of a
polymer, for example, a condensation product of a diazonium
compound and an aldehyde or ketone, commonly referred to in
the art as a diazo formaldehyde resin or a diazonium
condensate resin.
Subclass:
176
Polymeric mixture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive diazonium compound and a
polymer are present together in admixture, e.g., a diazonium
salt and polyvinyl alcohol, etc.
Subclass:
177
Processing ingredient other than coupler or carboxylic acid
compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
which additionally contain a processing ingredient other than
a coupler, which ingredient finishes or perfects the image.
Subclass:
178
Metal salt ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 177. Compositions
wherein the processing ingredient is a metal salt.
Subclass:
179
Nitrogen atom containing organic ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 177. Compositions
wherein the process ingredient is a nitrogen atom containing
organic compound.
Subclass:
180
Naphthol coupler included:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
which additionally contain a compound, having a hydroxy
substituent directly attached to a naphthalene nucleus, which
functions as a coupler for dye formation.
Subclass:
181
Phenol coupler included:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
which additionally contain a compound, having a hydroxy
substituent directly attached to a benzene nucleus, which
functions as a coupler for dye formation.
Subclass:
182
Aceto-aceto or heterocyclic coupler included:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
which additionally contain a compound, having an active
methylene group between two carbonyl groups or a heterocyclic
residue, which functions as a coupler for dye formation.
Examples of the former are acetoacetanilide and
cyclohexylacetoacetic acid amine, and of the latter are
pyrazolones, hydroxy pyridones and thiobarbituric acid.
Subclass:
183
P-amino or p-thio benzene diazonium compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Compositions
wherein the diazonium compound or salt has an amino or thio
group attached to a benzene nucleus in the para position
relative to the diazonium radical.
Subclass:
184
2,3 substitution of benzene nucleus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Compositions
wherein the diazonium compound or salt has additional
substituents attached to the benzene nucleus in the 2 and 3
positions relative to the diazonium radical.
Subclass:
185
Additional substituent on benzene nucleus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Compositions
wherein the diazonium compound or salt additionally has only
one other substituent on the benzene nucleus.
Subclass:
186
P-substituent is p-heterocyclic amine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Compositions
wherein the group attached to the para position of the
benzene nucleus relative to the diazonium radical is a
heterocyclic amino group, such as morpholino, piperadine, and
piperazino group.
Subclass:
187
2, 5 substitution of benzene nucleus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Compositions
wherein the diazonium compound or salt additionally has
substituents attached to the benzene nucleus in the 2 and 5
positions relative to the diazonium radical.
Subclass:
188
Diazo-N-sulfonate containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive diazo compound is a
diazo-N-sulfonate compound.
Subclass:
189
Quinone diazide containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive diazo compound is a quinone
diazide compound.
(1) Note. See subclass 165 for the definition of quinone
diazides for the purposes of this class.
Subclass:
190
Polymeric quinone diazide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Compositions
wherein the quinone diazide moiety is an integral part of a
polymer such as when the moiety is appended to a polymeric
backbone with linking sulfonamide groups as in the reaction
product of a p-aminostyrene polymer and an o-quinone diazide
sulfonic acid.
Subclass:
191
And monomeric processing ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Compositions
which additionally contain a monomeric processing ingredient
that finishes or perfects the image.
Subclass:
192
Polymeric mixture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive quinone diazide compound and
a polymer are present together in admixture, e.g., an
o-naphthoquinone diazide compound, and a phenolformaldehyde
resin such as novolak resin.
Subclass:
193
O-quinone diazide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive quinone diazide is an ortho
substituted quinone diazide.
Subclass:
194
Azide containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive diazo compound is an azide
moiety containing compound, such as aromatic compounds having
the azide moiety attached directly to the aromatic nuclei.
Subclass:
195
Polymeric azide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Compositions
wherein the azide moiety is an integral part of a polymer
such as when the moiety is linked to a polymeric backbone by
linking aromatic nuclei as in vinyl polymers having
azidostyrene units.
Subclass:
196
And monomeric processing ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Compositions
which additionally contain a monomeric processing ingredient
that finishes or perfects the image.
Subclass:
197
Polymeric mixture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Compositions
wherein the radiation-sensitive azide compound and a polymer
are present together in admixture, e.g., an aromatic azide
compound and synthetic rubbers such as isoprene.
Subclass:
198
VISIBLE IMAGING INCLUDING STEP OF FIRING OR SINTERING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes producing a visible image and including the step of
applying heat to fuse or coalesce a material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
432, Heating, subclass 13 for process of heating or heating
operation including melting, vaporizing, sintering,
expanding, comminuting, or classifying work material.
Subclass:
199
TRANSFER PROCEDURE BETWEEN IMAGE AND IMAGE LAYER, IMAGE
RECEIVING LAYERS, OR ELEMENT CONTAINING AN IMAGE RECEIVING
LAYER OR AN INGREDIENT FOR FORMING AN IMAGE RECEIVING LAYER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes forming an image, including a latent image, in a
first layer by imagewise exposure of the first layer to
radiation and the formation of an image in and/or on image
receiving record layer during and/or after the exposure of
the first layer by transfer of a material from the first
layer to the record layer as a function of the imagewise
exposure. Elements for use in the above processes which
contain the image record receiving layer or compositions for
the same.
(1) Note. For purpose of this and indented subclasses, an
element can be a single layer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
256 for the stripping of an entire layer containing an image
from one layer and transferring it to another layer and
product therefor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, 15
for record copying involving contact transfer.
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
200
Imagewise heating, element or image receiving layers therefor
or imagewise vapor and gas transfer process, element or image
receiving layer therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes
wherein imagewise pattern of heat is applied to a layer to
produce an image therein or to modify a previously formed
image therein. Also, a process of imagewise vapor or gas
transfer of the image to a receiving layer. Element or image
receiving layer for use of any of the above processes are
also included.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 318 for non-chemical thermal
recording involving image transfer.
Subclass:
201
Imagewise vapor or gas transfer process, element or image
receiving layer therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Processes
wherein vapor or gas is transferred from the
radiation-sensitive layer to an image receiving layer as a
function of an exposure of the radiation-sensitive layer to
an imagewise pattern of radiation and element or image
receiving layer for use in the process.
Subclass:
202
Diffusion transfer process, element, or identified image
receiving layers therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes
wherein the image is formed in and/or on the image receiving
layer by permeation of a nongaseous material from a
radiation-sensitive layer in conjunction with and during the
processing, e.g., exposure, developing, fixing, etc., of the
radiation-sensitive layer. Also included are the element and
identified image receiving layers for the above process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 for thermal recording processes and elements employing
diffusion transfer of a material.
Subclass:
203
By uniform application of heat, element, or image receiving
layer therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Processes
wherein heat is applied in a uniform manner to the
radiation-sensitive layer and/or image receiving layer at a
time intermediate or during the imagewise exposure of the
radiation-sensitive layer and the development of the image in
the image receiving layer. Also included are the element and
the image receiving layers for the above process.
Subclass:
204
Making printing plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Processes for
producing a printing surface in and/or on the image receiving
layer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 for other processes for making printing plates, and see
the search note thereunder.
Subclass:
205
Including imagewise removal of image receiving layer or
portion thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Processes
wherein a portion or portions of the image receiving layer
are removed as a function of the imagewise exposure of the
radiation-sensitive layer.
(1) Note. Removal, e.g., diffusion, etc., of a material
from a portion of the record layer without substantially
changing the thickness of the record layer is not included
herein.
Subclass:
206
Web processing of radiation-sensitive layer or imbibition of
image receiving layer or image receiving element with
processing composition prior to contact with the radiation
sensitive element or layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Processes
wherein (a) the exposed radiation-sensitive layer is
processed by contacting it with a web containing a processing
ingredient, or (b) the image receiving layer (or element) is
imbibed with a processing composition for the
radiation-sensitive layer prior to contacting the
radiation-sensitive layer with the image receiving layer.
Subclass:
207
Element structurally defined other than containing nominal
processing composition container or trap, or containing
processing composition container or trap made of identified
material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Element having
a specified structural feature other than layer arrangement
or broadly defined processing composition container or trap
for excess processing composition.
Subclass:
208
Having specified processing composition retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Element having
more than a broadly recited container for retaining a
processing composition prior to application of the
composition.
Subclass:
209
Having specified trap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Element having
more than a broadly recited trap for retaining excess
processing composition after application of the processing
composition.
Subclass:
210
Having separable carrier sheet with processing composition
container or trap permanently attached thereto:
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Element
wherein a carrier sheet having either a container or trap for
the processing composition permanently attached thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
256 for stripping process and element.
Subclass:
211
Element or identified image receiving layers for dye image
formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Element or
identified image receiving layers adapted for forming dye
image, e.g., element containing a dye forming compound or dye
mordant as a function of imagewise exposure of the
radiation-sensitive layer.
(1) Note. The dye image may be formed in the image
receiving layer or the radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
212
Element containing silver salt sensitizer or either element
or image receiving layer for use therewith:
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Element or
image receiving layers either containing radiation sensitive
silver salt or a dye image receiving layer adapted to receive
a diffusible dye or dye intermediate, transferred by
diffusion from an element or layer comprising radiation
sensitive silver salt.
Subclass:
213
Having either an identified dye mordant or image receiving
layer binder other than nominal gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Element or
receiving layers containing an identified dye mordant, i.e.,
ingredient which mordants diffusible dyes or dye precursor or
an identified dye image receiving record layer binder other
than nominal gelatin.
Subclass:
214
Having either a nonradiation sensitive scavenger layer, or an
ingredient for forming scavenger or barrier layer, or an
identified developing agent scavenger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Element
containing a nonradiation sensitive scavenger layer, other
than the image receiving layer, which is not capable of
preventing the diffusion therethrough of some diffusible
ingredient, including water, hydrogen, and hydroxyl ions,
present in the element during processing but is capable of
preventing the through diffusion of at least one other
diffusible ingredient present in the element before, during,
or after processing, or containing an ingredient during the
processing operation which forms a scavenger or barrier
layer, other than the image receiving layer, or containing an
identified ingredient, other than a dye image forming
compound, which reacts with silver halide developing agent or
derivatives thereof to scavenge or render radiant
s:graphically innocuous excess or undesired developing
agent.
(1) Note. Layers impermeable to water, hydrogen ions or
hydroxyl ions prior to processing the element which contains
the same are not considered to be scavenger layers and
ingredients for forming same.
Subclass:
215
Identified synthetic polymeric binder contained in
nonradiation sensitive processing composition permeable layer
other than an image receiving or neutralizing layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Element which
contains a nonradiation sensitive processing composition
permeable layer having an identified synthetic polymeric
binder therein and is not an image receiving or a
neutralizing layer.
Subclass:
216
Identified neutralizing layer or ingredient containing or dye
stabilizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Element
containing an identified neutralizing layer or ingredient
adapted to adjust the pH of the processing composition during
processing to more neutral pH, or containing an ingredient
which stabilizes a dye image.
Subclass:
217
Silver halide identified-grain, identified emulsion binder
other than nominal gelatin, or identified sensitizer or
identified desensitizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Element
containing a silver halide identified grain of specified
form, e.g., size, crystal habit, etc., or a silver halide
identified binder other than a nominal gelatin or a silver
halide identified ingredient which performs the function of,
e.g., hypersensitizing, latensifying, optical sensitizing or
desensitizing, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
218
Identified nondye image forming developing agent, silver
halide development accelerator or retarder, or dye image
forming accelerator or retarder containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Element
containing a silver halide identified developing agent which
is not an image forming dye or dye precursor, containing an
identified ingredient functioning to accelerate, retard, or
inhibit development of silver halide or containing an
identified ingredient which effects the dye image density by
accelerating or retarding the formation of a dye image
forming compound or diffusion transfer rate of a diffusible
dye image forming compound.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass are, e.g., auxiliary
developing agents, antifoggants, silver halide development
accelerators or retarders, dye solvents or gelatin softeners
which accelerate dye transfer and color development
accelerators.
Subclass:
219
Silver halide developing retarder or antifoggant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter
containing an ingredient functioning to retard the
development of exposed silver halide or an ingredient which
retards or prevents the formation of fog in a
radiation-sensitive layer.
(1) Note. For purposes of this subclass, fog is defined as
the formation of silver density in areas of the radiation
sensitive silver halide layer not imagewise exposed to
radiation.
Subclass:
220
Identified light absorbing, whitening, brightening, or
reflecting agent other than nominal TiO[supscrpt]2[end
supscrpt]:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter
containing an identified ingredient which functions to
absorb, filter, or reflect radiation and includes whiteners
or brighteners and precursors thereof other than nominal
TiO[supscrpt]2[end supscrpt].
Subclass:
221
pH sensitive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter
wherein the ingredient is capable of substantially changing
its radiation reflecting or absorbing properties with a
change in the pH of its environment.
Subclass:
222
Identified dye image forming compound other than colorless
color developer or dye mordant containing or identified
organic solvent for an incorporated ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Subject matter
containing an identified image forming compound which is a
dye or a dye precursor compound, e.g., leuco dye or color
coupler, other than a dye mordant or a compound consisting
essentially of a silver halide developing moiety which is not
a dye or leuco dye moiety. Also containing an identified
organic solvent for at least one ingredient incorporated into
a layer of an element.
Subclass:
223
Redox cleavable dye or dye precursor releaser:
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Subject matter
wherein the dye image forming compound comprises a dye or dye
precursor moiety and at lest one other moiety and which upon
oxidation or reduction in a medium cleaves to separate the
dye or dye precursor moiety from the other moiety and wherein
the separated dye or dye precursor moiety has a degree of
diffusibility in the element during processing substantially
different from the degree of diffusibility of the uncleaved
dye image forming compound in the element during processing.
(1) Note. Excluded from herein are elements containing, as
the only redox cleavable dye or dye precursor releasing
compound, dye image forming compound which may be oxidized
during a condensation reaction with another compound and
which cleaves off a dye or dye precursor moiety at their
condensation reaction sites during the condensation reaction
Subclass:
224
Dye developer or leuco dye developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Subject matter
wherein the dye image forming compound comprises both a
silver halide developing moiety and a dye or leuco dye moiety
as the same or distinct moieties.
(1) Note. A leuco dye moiety is considered to be a moiety
which becomes a dye moiety after its oxidation or reduction.
Subclass:
225
Azo:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
wherein the dye image forming compound comprises an azo
moiety (-N:N-).
Subclass:
226
Coupler with coupling-off ballast, dye or dye precursor
moiety:
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Subject matter
wherein the dye image forming compound comprises a coupler
moiety substituted at its coupling site with at least one
other moiety selected from dye, dye precursor or ballast
moieties and which is capable upon a coupling, i.e.,
condensation reaction, at its coupling site with another
compound of cleaving the other moiety from the coupler
moiety.
(1) Note. The coupler moiety need not be a color coupler
moiety, i.e., a coupler moiety that forms a dye by a coupling
reaction.
Subclass:
227
Element or image receiving layers for silver salt or silver
complex transfer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Subject matter
comprising an image receiving layer adapted to receive an
imagewise distribution of diffusible silver salt or
diffusible silver complex transferred by diffusion from the
radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
228
Having lenticular or color screen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
containing a lenticular or color screen.
Subclass:
229
Permanent laminate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
having a laminate adapted to be processed without
delamination of the laminate intermediate the
radiation-sensitive layer and image receiving layer and is
adapted to form a transfer image in and/or on the image
receiving layer which is viewable without delamination of the
laminate intermediate the radiation-sensitive layer and the
image receiving layer.
Subclass:
230
Identified silver halide grain, silver halide emulsion,
binder other than nominally defined gelatin, or silver halide
sensitizer or desensitizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
containing a radiation sensitive silver halide layer having
silver halide grains of a specified form, e.g., size, crystal
habit, etc., containing an identified silver halide binder
other than broadly defined gelatin, or containing an
identified sensitizing, e.g., optical, latensifying, or
desensitizing ingredient.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
231
Identified precipitation nuclei or image receiving layer
binder containing other than nominal gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
containing an identified ingredient which causes, aids, or
increases precipitation of silver from diffusible silver
salts or diffusible silver complexes, or an identified binder
other than a broadly defined gelatin, in an image receiving
layer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
232
Identified organic polymeric image receiving layer binder
other than nominal gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Subject matter
containing an identified organic polymeric binder other than
broadly defined gelatin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
233
Identified toning or silver transfer image stabilizing
ingredient containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
containing an identified ingredient capable of reacting with
a silver image to change the color of the image, including
black, or containing an identified ingredient capable of
stabilizing, e.g., preventing discoloration, etc., of an
image formed in and/or on an image receiving layer by
diffusion of a silver salt complex.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
234
Identified developing agent or silver salt complexing agent
containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
containing an identified silver halide developing agent or
containing an identified ingredient capable of forming a
diffusible complex or salt with silver or radiation sensitive
silver salt.
Subclass:
235
Dye image formation process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Processes for
forming a dye image as a function of the imagewise exposure
of the radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
236
Using silver salt sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Processes
wherein a radiation sensitive silver salt is used in the
radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
237
Using identified neutralization layer or ingredient or
separate post transfer treatment of dye image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Processes
employing an identified neutralization layer or ingredient
which adjusts the pH of a processing composition used in
forming the dye image to a substantially more neutral pH or
treating a formed dye image.
Subclass:
238
Using identified dye mordant or binder other than nominal
gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Processes
employing an identified dye mordant or an identified dye
image receiving layer binder other than a broadly defined
gelatin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
239
Using identified nondye image forming developing agent,
silver development accelerator or retarder, or dye image
formation accelerator or retarder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Processes
using an identified developing agent which is not an image
forming dye or dye precursor, using an identified ingredient
which effects dye image density by accelerating or retarding
the formation of a dye image forming compound or the
diffusion transfer rate of a diffusible dye image forming
compound or employing an identified ingredient which
accelerates, retards, or inhibits development of a silver
halide.
Subclass:
240
Development retarder or antifoggant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Processes
wherein an identified ingredient is used which retards
development of silver halide including an antifoggant.
Subclass:
241
Using identified dye forming compound other than colorless
color developer or dye mordant or using identified organic
solvent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Processes
using an identified dye image forming compound which is a dye
or dye precursor, e.g., leuco dye or coupler, etc., other
than a dye mordant or a compound consisting essentially of a
silver halide, developing moiety which is not a dye or leuco
dye moiety or using an identified organic solvent.
Subclass:
242
Redox cleavable dye or dye precursor releaser:
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Processes
wherein the dye image forming compound comprises a dye or dye
precursor moiety and at least one other moiety which after
being oxidized or reduced in a medium is cleaved separating
the dye or dye precursor moiety from the other moiety to form
a dye or dye precursor moiety having a substantially
different diffusibility from the uncleaved dye image forming
compound.
Subclass:
243
Dye developer or leuco dye developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Processes
wherein the dye image forming compound comprises both a
silver halide developing moiety and a dye or leuco dye moiety
either as the same moiety or distinct moieties.
Subclass:
244
Silver salt transfer process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Processes
forming an image in or on the image receiving layer by
imagewise transferring, by diffusion, a silver salt, or a
silver complex from the radiation-sensitive layer to a second
receiving layer.
(1) Note. The layer receiving the diffusing silver salt or
complex need not be the final image receiving layer in or on
which the image is formed.
Subclass:
245
Exposing through color filter element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Processes
forming a multicolor image record by exposing the
radiation-sensitive layer to radiation from at least one
color filter element.
Subclass:
246
Processing permanent laminate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Processes
comprising the processing of a permanent laminate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 for definition of permanent laminate.
Subclass:
247
Using identified precipitation nuclei or identified image
receiving binder other than nominal gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Processes
employing an identified ingredient functioning to cause, aid,
or increase precipitation of silver, etc., from diffusible
salts or diffusible complexes or using an identified binder,
other than a broadly defined gelatin, for the image receiving
layer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
248
Including silver transfer image toning or stabilizing, or
separate post transfer treatment of element or layer
containing silver image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Processes
employing an identified ingredient which reacts with a silver
image formed during processing to stabilize the silver image
or to change the color of the silver image, including
changing it to black, of treating a layer containing a formed
silver image.
Subclass:
249
Developing with an identified silver halide developing
agent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Processes
employing an identified silver halide developing agent.
Subclass:
250
Hydroxylamine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Processes
employing hydroxylamine to include substituted analogs as the
developing agent.
Subclass:
251
Processing with identified silver or silver salt complexing
agent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Processes
employing an identified ingredient which forms a diffusible
salt or diffusible complex when reacted with silver or
radiation sensitive silver salt.
Subclass:
252
Image layer portion transfer and element therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes
wherein the image is formed in the radiation-sensitive layer
and a substantial continuous or discontinuous portion of the
radiation-sensitive layer containing the image is transferred
to the image receiving layer and the elements for use in the
process.
(1) Note. Processes wherein the thickness of the
radiation-sensitive layer is not substantially reduced in
either a continuous or discontinuous manner are not included
herein.
Subclass:
253
Separating exposed areas from unexposed or underexposed areas
of image layer by transfer, element or receiving layer
therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Processes
wherein portions of the radiation-sensitive layer exposed to
a first quantity of radiation are at least partially
separated from portions of the radiation-sensitive layer not
exposed to said quantity of radiation, e.g., unexposed or
underexposed portions, by transferring at least a part of one
of said portions to an image receiving layer. Elements or
image receiving layers for the process are also included.
Subclass:
254
Transfer process with uniform heat application and element
therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Processes
wherein heat is uniformly applied to the radiation-sensitive
layer during transfer and the element used for the same.
Subclass:
255
Using silver salt sensitizer and element therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Processes
wherein a radiation sensitive silver salt is used in the
radiation-sensitive layer, and the element used for the
same.
Subclass:
256
STRIPPING PROCESS OR ELEMENt:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes of forming an image in a strippable layer, e.g., a
radiation-sensitive layer, and the removal of such layer(s)
by stripping the same from another layer or element to which
it is (directly or indirectly) adhered, or the stripping, per
se. Also, an element adapted for use in the above process.
(1) Note. The image may be formed in the stripping layer
after the layer has been stripped.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 247 for process of direct contact transfer of
adhered lamina from carrier to base with stripping of adhered
lamina.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 202
for structurally defined web or sheet having intermediate
discontinuous or differential layer with an outer strippable
or release layer.
Subclass:
257
Forming composite image, e.g., multiple stripped image layer,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Subject matter
wherein plural strippable layers which have been stripped
from layers or elements to which they were adhered are
superimposed on each other.
(1) Note. This subclass includes the formation of
multicolor images by the superimposition of stripped layers
containing different color images.
Subclass:
258
Forming nonplanar image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes for
forming nonplanar image in the strippable layer either before
or after the stripping operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
269 for process of forming a nonplanar surface.
Subclass:
259
Element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. An element.
Subclass:
260
Stripping layer having radiation polymerizable or
cross-linkable composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Elements
containing a radiation-sensitive composition which forms an
image by polymerization or cross-linking which is a stripping
layer.
Subclass:
261
Strippable between two radiation-sensitive layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Elements
adapted to be stripped between two electromagnetic sensitive
layers.
Subclass:
262
Stripping layer containing specified synthetic nonradiation
sensitive polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Element
wherein the stripping layer, i.e., a layer adapted to be
stripped at its interface with another layer, comprises a
specified synthetic polymer.
Subclass:
263
From ethylenically unsaturated monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Element
wherein the polymer is derived from ethylenically unsaturated
monomers, e.g., vinyl polymers, etc.
Subclass:
264
SILVER HALIDE COLLOID TANNING PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR
PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein a radiation sensitive silver halide and
polymer containing medium is imaged with radiation to (a)
decrease the solubility to a developing solvent in imaged
areas, (b) increase the oleophilic property in imaged areas,
or (c) to produce a high contrast, viz, gamma significantly
above unit gamma such as a gamma of 2.0 silver image, in
radiation exposed areas of the medium; radiation sensitive
composition and product used in the process and used solely
after image processing, as a printing plate or electrical
device; also a finishing or perfecting composition and
product used in the process.
(1) Note. Included herein are those processes wherein an
oleophilic radiation insolubilized image is formed in
radiation exposed areas of the medium.
Subclass:
265
Process using lithos:graphic infectious developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Processes
wherein the imaged radiation medium is finished or perfected
with a composition having a reducing agent for a latent
silver image which produces a silver image, a printing plate,
or an electrical device, etc.
Subclass:
266
And polymer or nonpolymer condensation reaction product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Processes
wherein a polymer or nonpolymeric condensation reaction
product is used during the finishing or perfecting
procedures.
Subclass:
267
And heterocyclic additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Processes
wherein a heterocyclic compound is used during the finishing
or perfecting procedure.
Subclass:
268
Infectious developer composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Compositions
having a reducing agent for latent silver image used to
finish or perfect the imaged radiation sensitive medium by
producing a silver image, a printing plate, or an electrical
device, etc.
Subclass:
269
IMAGING AFFECTING PHYSICAL PROPERTY OF RADIATION SENSITIVE
MATERIAL, OR PRODUCING NONPLANAR OR PRINTING SURFACE -
PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein an image (a) is produced in an imaged
medium based upon physical property (e.g., hardness,
tackiness, solubility, swellability, vaporization, refractive
index) difference in the medium caused by the amount of type
or radiation received by the medium, and when the physical
property difference in the medium is not caused by the amount
or type of radiation received by the medium, the image is
finished or perfected as by developing or fixing, (b) formed
in a medium is a nonplanar image, i.e., image areas of the
medium are elevated or lowered relative to the rest of the
medium, or (c) formed in a medium and is used as or to form a
printing surface; radiation-sensitive composition and product
used in the process; process of making the
radiation-sensitive composition and product; or finishing or
perfecting composition or product used in the process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
408 for photosolubilization processes involving a positive
image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses, particularly Class 523, subclass 136 for a
composition containing a synthetic resin which is resistant
to, yet does not absorb, radioactive materials or cathode
rays or to processes of preparing said composition.
Subclass:
270.1
Radiation sensitive composition or product or process of
making:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Radiation
sensitive composition or product and the process of making
the composition or product.
Subclass:
270.11
Optical recording nonstructural layered product having a
radiation sensitive composition layer claimed or solely
disclosed as optically recordable and optically machine
readable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.1. Subject
matter wherein a non-structural plural layered product having
a radiation sensitive composition containing layer is claimed
or solely disclosed for use as a carrier of optically
recorded and optically machine readable information.
(1) Note. This subclass expressly excludes products
designated as resists or printing plates.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
945 a cross-reference art collection for materials recorded
upon using a laser.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
346, Recorders; particularly, subclass 134 [supscrpt]+[end
supscrpt] for a single or plural layer web or sheet which is
disclosed as a record receiver solely for use with apparatus
provided for in (1) and (2) of the definition of that class.
(1) Note. A web or sheet which has chart graduations (e.g.,
graph, etc.) thereon is assigned to Class 346, subclass
135.1, regardless of its disclosure.
365, Static information storage and retrieval; for apparatus
or corresponding processes for the static storage and
retrieval of information, particularly subclass 106
[supscrpt]+[end supscrpt] for radiation altering of a
condition or state of a memory material or element in
accordance with the information stored.
369, Dynamic information storage or retrieval; particularly
subclass 272.1 [supscrpt]+[end supscrpt], for a record
carrier, per se, having specific information storage
structure.
(1) Note. The characteristic variation is one which must be
retrievable by a transducer. Such variation producing only a
directly perceptible indication (e.g., a graph) is classified
in Class 346.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, provides for
stock-liquid crystal, an article having a latent or
developable image formed other than by use of radiation, and
nonradiation sensitive stock material disclosed for use in
radiation imagery.
(1) Note. A web or sheet disclosed as a record receiver of
general utility, or for multiple uses, at least one of which
is other than for a recorder apparatus provided for in Class
346, is classified in the appropriate subclass in Class 428,
with a cross-reference to Class 346, if appropriate.
(2) Note. A disc with or without grooves which does not
include recorded information is classified in Class 428,
subclasses 64.1[supscrpt]+[end supscrpt].
Subclass:
270.12
Having read-write layer of 100 per cent inorganic
composition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.11. Subject
matter wherein the radiation sensitive composition containing
layer contains only inorganic material.
Subclass:
270.13
Which changes phase during recording:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.12. Subject
matter wherein at least some of the inorganic material is
capable of undergoing a phase change upon optical recording
(e.g., crystalline to amorphous, etc.).
Subclass:
270.14
Having read-write layer of 100 per cent organic or
organometallic composition or mixtures thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.11. Subject
matter wherein the radiation sensitive composition containing
layer contains only organic material or a metal complex of
organic material or mixtures thereof.
(1) Note. The term "organic material" as used herein means
a material within the main Class definition of Class 260,
Chemistry of Carbon Compounds.
Subclass:
270.15
Containing non-polymeric chromophore:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.14. Subject
matter wherein the radiation sensitive composition containing
layer contains a chromophore which is not attached to a
polymer.
Subclass:
270.16
Organometallic containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.15. Subject
matter wherein the non-polymeric chromophore is a metal
complex of an organic material.
Subclass:
270.17
Naphthalocyanine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.16. Subject
matter wherein the organometallic is a metal complex of
naphthalocyanine (i.e., a compound containing four
isobenzoindole rings linked in a sixteen membered ring of
alternating carbon atoms and nitrogen atoms around a central
metal atom).
Subclass:
270.18
Having methine linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.15. Subject
matter wherein the nonpolymeric chromophore has a methine
linkage (i.e., -CH=).
Subclass:
270.19
And containing quencher or stabilizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.18. Subject
matter wherein, in addition to the non-polymeric chromophore,
the radiation sensitive composition containing layer contains
material which prevents fading or degradation thereof.
Subclass:
270.2
Cyanine chromophore:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.18. Subject
matter wherein the methine linkage containing non-polymeric
chromophore is a compound which contains two distinct
heterocyclic rings, each individual heterocyclic ring
containing at least one nitrogen atom, said nitrogen atoms of
the individual rings being joined through a resonating
acyclic carbon chain which contains the methine linkage
(i.e., -CH=) or a conjugated chain which contains the methine
linkage (i.e.,-CH=).
Subclass:
270.21
Indolenic cyanine chromophore:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.2. Subject
matter wherein at least one of the heterocyclic rings of the
cyanine is a substituted or unsubstituted indole moiety
(i.e., 2,3-benzopyrrole).
Subclass:
271.1
Identified backing or protective layercontaining:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.1. Subject
matter wherein a backing or protective layer of the medium is
specifically named.
Subclass:
272.1
Silicon containing backing or protective layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271.1. Subject
matter wherein the backing layer or the protecting layer
contains silicon.
Subclass:
273.1
Identified overlayer on radiation-sensitivelayer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271.1. Subject
matter wherein the radiation-sensitive layer is provided with
an identified overlayer.
Subclass:
274.1
And radiation-sensitive chromium compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271.1. Subject
matter wherein the medium includes a radiation-sensitive
chromium compound.
Subclass:
275.1
Metal as backing or protective layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 271.1. Subject
matter wherein the backing or protective layer is metal.
Subclass:
276.1
And another backing or protective layer other than aluminum
oxide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275.1. Subject
matter wherein a different layer is included in the medium
other than a metal backing or protective layer.
(1) Note. See subclass 525 for a more specific definition of
another backing layer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
278.1 for aluminum oxide used in a backing layer.
Subclass:
277.1
Copper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275.1. Subject
matter wherein the metal is copper.
Subclass:
278.1
Aluminum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275.1. Subject
matter wherein the metal is aluminum.
(1) Note. Aluminum backing with aluminum oxide or oxide
surface or layer are included herein.
Subclass:
279.1
Zinc or magnesium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275.1. Subject
matter wherein the metal is zinc or magnesium.
Subclass:
280.1
Radiation sensitive composition comprising oxirane ring
containing component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.1. Subject
matter wherein the radiation sensitive composition includes
an ingredient containing a three membered ring having two
carbons and one oxygen atom.
Subclass:
281.1
Radiation sensitive composition comprising ethylenically
unsaturated compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.1. Subject
matter wherein the radiation sensitive composition includes
an ethylenically unsaturated ingredient.
Subclass:
282.1
N-vinylidene:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient is an
n-vinylidene compound (HC=C=).
Subclass:
283.1
Amide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient has
an amide moiety.
Subclass:
284.1
Urethane:
This subclass is indented under subclass 283.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient has a
urethane moiety.
Subclass:
285.1
Polyester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient is a
polyester.
Subclass:
286.1
Resin or prepolymer containing ethylenical unsaturation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient is a
resin or prepolymer with ethylenic unsaturation in the main
chain of the resin or prepolymer (see (1) Note in subclass
287.1).
Subclass:
287.1
Ethylenic unsaturation within the side chain component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 286.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient is a
resin or prepolymer with ethylenic unsaturation in the side
chain of the resin or prepolymer.
(1) Note. Prepolymer for this subclass definition excludes
monomer compounds having no recurring units.
Subclass:
288.1
Plural, terminal unsaturation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 281.1. Subject
matter wherein the ethylenically unsaturated ingredient has
plural, terminal unsaturation.
Subclass:
289.1
Radiation sensitive chromium compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.1. Subject
matter wherein the radiation sensitive composition includes a
radiation sensitive chromium compound.
Subclass:
290
Light scattering or refractive index image formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the image produced in the medium is light scattering
or in the form of a refractive index differential in the
medium.
Subclass:
291
Post imaging treatment with particles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the image medium is contacted with a dry particulate
material to form an image.
Subclass:
292
Readily visible image formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the image produced in the medium is readily
discernible to the viewer.
(1) Note. Many images produced in processes under subclass
269 may be visible as disclosed in the patent specification
such as lithos:graphic or relief printing plate. However,
unless the patent claims expressly pertain to including a
visible color forming ingredient in the medium, a readily
discernible image to the viewer is not obtained for
classification purposes in this and indented subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 for images that may be visible but the claimed image is
specific to some use, such as printing plate use.
Subclass:
293
Color proofing or multicolor image formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Process
wherein the image is used for color proofing or is a
multicolor image.
(1) Note. A multicolor image is one in which the
color-forming ingredient, layer, or element absorbs light in
different areas of the visible light spectrum, e.g., absorbs
magenta and cyan or red and green.
Subclass:
294
By solvent removal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 291. Process
wherein the readily discernible image is produced by removing
a portion of the imaged medium.
Subclass:
295
Making ornamental design:
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Processes
wherein the image is in the form of an ornamental design,
such as an adornment placed on an article.
Subclass:
296
Electron beam imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the radiation used for imaging the medium is in the
form of an electron beam.
Subclass:
297
Simultaneous radiation imaging and etching of substrate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein radiation imaging of a radiation-sensitive layer of
the medium is performed simultaneously with removal of
portions of the medium beneath the imaged radiation-sensitive
layer.
(1) Note. Simultaneously, for this subclass definition
means that the radiation imaging and etching (removal) are
performed concurrently in time.
Subclass:
298
Simultaneous radiation imaging and deposition of material on
substrate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein radiation imaging of a radiation-sensitive layer of
the medium is performed simultaneously with deposition of
material on portions of the medium beneath the image
radiation-sensitive layer.
(1) Note. Simultaneously, for this subclass definition
means that the radiation imaging and deposition are performed
concurrently in time.
Subclass:
299
Simultaneous developing a resist image and etching a
substrate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the image radiation-sensitive layer of the medium is
developed to remove portions of the layer simultaneously with
removal of portions of the medium beneath the imaged
radiation-sensitive layer.
(1) Note. Simultaneously, for this subclass definition
means that the developing and etching (removal) are performed
concurrently in time.
Subclass:
300
Making printing plates:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the image is used as or to form a printing plate.
Subclass:
301
Multicolor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes
wherein the printing plate is used to produce a multicolor
reproduction.
Subclass:
302
Lithos:graphic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes
wherein ink adheres to the surface of the printing plate
based upon oleophilic and oleophobic, or hydrophilic or
hydrophobic differences at the surface of the plate which ink
is capable of transfer onto a surface to be printed producing
a reproduction.
Subclass:
303
Driography:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Processes
wherein prior to adhering ink to the surface of the printing
plate, a fountain solution is not used to increase the
differences.
Subclass:
304
Coating over colloid image and removal of colloid image to
leave reversed image in coating, i.e., deep etch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Processes
wherein the image is obtained by overcoating an imaged and
developed radiation-sensitive layer with a material which
remains after removal of the image and developed layer.
(1) Note. The processing procedure of this subclass
produces a reversal of the location of the image used as or
to form a printing plate.
Subclass:
305
Continuous tone or collotype:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Processes
wherein the reproduction is a continuous tone image.
Subclass:
306
Relief:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes
wherein the printing plate produces a reproduction based on
ink transfer onto a surface to be printed from the heights of
an imaged medium having raised areas.
Subclass:
307
Intaglio or gravure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes
wherein the printing plate produces a reproduction based on
ink transfer onto a surface to be printed from the valleys of
an imaged medium having lowered areas.
Subclass:
308
Stencil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes
wherein the printing plate produces a reproduction by forcing
ink through an impervious perforated material onto a surface
to be printed.
Subclass:
309
Post imaging process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes
wherein a process procedure after imaging is used to finish
or perfect the printing plate.
Subclass:
310
Including etching of substrate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Processes
wherein the process procedure is removal of portions of the
medium beneath the imaged radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
311
Making electrical device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the image is used as or to form an electrical
device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
438, Semiconductor Device Manufacturing: Process, appropriate
subclass for methods of making semiconductor devices; see
search notes therein.
Subclass:
312
Including multiple resist image formation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Processes
wherein the imaged medium is developed to form more than one
resist image.
(1) Note. A resist image is an image formed by removal of
portions of the imaged radiation-sensitive layer of the
medium.
(2) Note. Processes found in this subclass include those
wherein there are multiple imaging and developing steps; a
single imaging and multiple developing step; or multiple
imaging and single developing steps.
Subclass:
313
With formation of resist image, and etching of substrate or
material deposition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Processes
wherein the image is developed to form a resist image in the
medium, and portions of the medium not covered by the resist
image are removed or have material deposited thereon.
(1) Note. See (1) Note in subclass 312 for the definition
of resist image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, for disclosure
(nonclaimed) of forming an image by radiation imagery and
involving a claimed post imaging etching process.
Subclass:
314
Etching of substrate and material deposition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Processes
wherein portions of the medium are removed and material is
deposited on the medium.
Subclass:
315
Material deposition only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Processes
wherein only material is deposited on the medium not covered
by the resist image.
Subclass:
316
Multiple etching of substrate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Processes
wherein portions of the medium are removed using more than
one etching procedure.
Subclass:
317
Insulative or nonmetallic dielectric etched:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Processes
wherein the portion of the medium being removed is an
insulative or dielectric (nonmetal) material.
Subclass:
318
Metal etched:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Processes
wherein the portion of the medium being removed is a metal.
Subclass:
319
Named electrical device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Processes
wherein the electrical device is specifically identified,
e.g., a printed circuit or a mesa transistor, etc.
Subclass:
320
Making named article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the imaged medium is used for making a specifically
identified article.
Subclass:
321
Optical device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Processes
wherein the article is an optical device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4 for optical devices which are useful for imaging, such as
a photo mask, and process of making those devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, for disclosure
(nonclaimed) of forming an image by radiation imagery and
involving a claimed post imaging etching process.
Subclass:
322
Forming nonplanar surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein imaged areas of the medium are elevated or lowered
relative to the rest of the medium.
Subclass:
323
Including etching substrate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Processes
wherein portions of the medium beneath an imaged layer in the
medium are removed.
Subclass:
324
Including material deposition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Processes
wherein portions of the medium beneath an imaged layer in the
medium have material deposited thereon.
Subclass:
325
Post image treatment to produce elevated pattern:
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Processes
wherein the imaged medium is treated to produce an image in
the form of raised pattern, e.g., by removal of soluble
material in radiation unexposed areas of a radiation layer,
etc.
Subclass:
326
Pattern elevated in radiation unexposed areas:
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Processes
wherein the imaged medium is treated to produce an image in
the form of an elevated pattern in radiation unexposed areas
of the medium, i.e., by removal of soluble material in
radiation exposed areas of a radiation-sensitive layer.
Subclass:
327
Processing feature prior to imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein there is a perfecting procedure prior to imaging the
medium.
Subclass:
328
Post imaging radiant energy exposure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein there is a perfecting or finishing procedure
subsequent to imaging the medium.
Subclass:
329
Removal of imaged layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes
wherein the imaged and developed layer of the medium is
removed subsequent to development.
Subclass:
330
Including heating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Process
wherein heat is used to image, perfect, or finish an image in
the medium.
Subclass:
331
Finishing or perfecting composition or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Composition or
product used to finish or perfect an image in the medium.
Subclass:
332
DYE IMAGE FROM RADIATION SENSITIVE DYE OR DYE FORMER BY DRY
PROCESSING, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a radiation sensitive dye or dye
former in a medium is imaged with electromagnetic radiation
to produce a print out dye image, bleach out dye image, or
latent image which is developed to a visible image by dye
processing, e.g., photochromic dyestuff, print out dyestuffs,
photo bleachable dyestuff, leuco dyestuffs, etc., also
radiation sensitive composition and product used in the
process, and process of making the same.
(1) Note. A dye for the purpose of this and indented
subclasses is any colored (including black) organic
compound.
Subclass:
333
Multiple image formation, multiple image exposure, or
simultaneous radiant energy exposure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Processes
wherein more than one image is formed in the medium, more
than one imaging exposure of the medium is employed, or the
radiant energy utilized during the imaging exposure is from
different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Subclass:
334
Positive image formation from radiation sensitive dye
former:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Processes
wherein the image is formed in portions of the medium not
subject to electromagnetic radiation or inversely
proportional to the amount of electromagnetic radiation
received.
Subclass:
335
Pretreatment processing before imaging, e.g., overall radiant
energy exposure, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Processes
wherein the medium to be imaged is subject to a processing
procedure prior to imaging.
Subclass:
336
Developing latent image using radiant energy or heat:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Processes
wherein the latent image is developed with radiant energy
such as infrared radiation or heat such as by contact with a
hot body.
Subclass:
337
Fixing or stabilizing image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Processes
wherein the image is made permanent or temporarily permanent,
viz, only a special procedure would remove the image, etc.
Subclass:
338
Composition or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Composition
and product made by the process of the class and the process
of making the same not otherwise provided.
Subclass:
339
Radiation sensitive bleachable dyestuff:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Compositions
containing a compound having a chromophore group such as an
azo moiety, which upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation
becomes colorless or less brightly colored.
Subclass:
340
Identified sensitizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter
containing a radiation sensitizer which is itself not a dye
or dye former.
Subclass:
341
Metal salt or complex:
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Subject matter
containing a radiation sensitive metal salt or complex.
Subclass:
342
Sulfur compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Compositions
and products containing a radiation sensitive compound having
a sulfur atom.
Subclass:
343
Heterocyclic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Compositions
and products containing a radiation sensitive compound having
a heterocyclic ring.
Subclass:
344
Halogen compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Subject matter
containing a radiation sensitive compound having a halogen
atom.
Subclass:
345
Spiropyran dye or dye former:
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Subject matter
containing a radiation sensitive spiropyran compound, e.g.,
benzospiropyran, etc.
Subclass:
346
VISIBLE IMAGING USING RADIATION ONLY OTHER THAN HEATING BY
SURFACE CONTACT OR CONVECTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes using only radiation to produce a visual image by
either forming the same or rendering a latent image visible
(developing).
(1) Note. The term "heat" in a claim without further
limitation will not place a patent in this subclass, but
rather in subclass 348 below.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, 330 for nonchemical infrared to visible
imaging.
346, Recorders, subclass 76.1 for pyros:graphic or
thermochemical recorder for recording phenomenal
information.
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, 224 for
radiation marking apparatus, and subclasses 129+ for
electrostatic marking apparatus including photo scanning
device.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 542, 557+ and 595+ for
infrared or radiant heat rendering a coating visible.
Subclass:
347
COMBINED:
Subject matter of this class not provided for below combined
with subject matter of another class.
Subclass:
348
THERMOGRAPHIC PROCESS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein radiant heat (heat applied by means which
does not touch the radiant sensitive receiver) is used to
form the image or heat is used in some phase of the process
of image formation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
99 for fixing an electric or magnetic image by a heated
metal roller.
151 for heat development of diazo-type process.
198 for visible imaging including firing or sintering.
203 for diffusion transfer process using heat.
330 for imaging affecting physical property of radiation
sensitive material, or producing nonplanar or printing
surface including heating.
346 for forming a visible image or rendering visible a
latent image by use of radiation only.
363 for laser exposure in a color process.
616 for composition for visible imaging by radiation only.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, 316.1 for infrared or thermal pattern
recording.
252, Compositions, subclass 70 for thermostatic or
thermophoric compositions.
346, Recorders, subclass 76.1 for phenomenal recorders
wherein heat is involved in the recording operation.
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, subclass
113 for electrostatic recorders in which a latent image is
made visible by applying heat to cause a plastic deformation
of a charged medium, subclass 114 for
electrothermos:graphic, subclasses 171+ and 224+ for thermal
and radiation marking apparatus and processes.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclass 59 for thermomagnetic recording.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 542, 557+ and 595+ for
infrared energy or radiant heating applied to a coating.
Subclass:
349
Heat applied before imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
including the step of applying heat prior to imaging, e.g.,
for sensitizing, after coating, etc.
Subclass:
350
Heat applied after imaging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
including the application of heat subsequent to imaging,
e.g., sensitize or perfect the image, etc.
Subclass:
351
Color development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Processes
wherein an elevated temperature (includes gas or vapor
treatment) is applied in the formation of a color image.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
357 for the production of a colored image.
Subclass:
352
During stabilization:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Processes
wherein an elevated temperature is applied to stabilize the
image.
Subclass:
353
During dry development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Processes
wherein an elevated temperature is applied during development
and no solutions are used. Radiation thermos:graphic process
systems are included herein.
Subclass:
354
Including generation of vapor, moisture, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Processes
wherein a vapor, moisture, gas, etc., is produced during the
development, but the final product is dry to touch after
processing.
Subclass:
355
During solvent development:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Processes
wherein an elevated temperature is applied during development
in which solution is used.
Subclass:
356
ACHROMATIC IMAGE PRODUCED FROM CHROMATIC REPRODUCTION IMAGE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes for producing achromatic, i.e., black, white, or
grey images from chromatic, i.e., color reproduction images,
e.g., preparation of color separation records from multicolor
reproduction materials.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401 for achromatic image preparation wherein chromatic
reproduction images are not used as an original.
Subclass:
357
COLOR IMAGING PROCESS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes for producing chromatic from nonspecified radiation
sensitive material and either named or unnamed colorant or
color producing material.
(1) Note. The image must be chromatic (colored) and not
achromatic (black, white, or grey).
(2) Note. Free metal image, per se, as the final image is
not included herein as a color image.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for holos:graphic color process, composition, or element.
9 for colored image product.
31 for electric or magnetic imagery color process,
composition, or product.
141 for diazo color process, composition, or element.
211 for transfer color process.
269 for photopolymer color process, composition, or
element.
332 for radiation-sensitive dye and dye former process,
composition, or element.
348 for thermos:graphic color process.
449 for nonradiation-sensitive compositions used to form
either chromatic or achromatic images or both.
495 for radiation-sensitive color element.
541 for named radiation-sensitive compositions.
Subclass:
358
Color proofing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
producing color proofs or colored facsimile of a colored
print or design.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
22 for registering one or more images with the radiation
sensitive medium to be imaged.
143 for color proofing of a diazo color image.
Subclass:
359
Color correcting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
correcting unwanted spectral absorption by color images,
e.g., preventing color mixing in a reversal process, etc.
Subclass:
360
Correcting by silver image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Processes for
using a silver image to correct unwanted spectral
adsorption.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364 for the production of a final color and silver image
where the silver image is not for the purpose of color
correction.
Subclass:
361
Correcting by color image produced by oxidizing bath
treatment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Processes for
using a colored image produced by treatment in an oxidizing
medium, e.g., reaction of residual coupler with oxidized
developer, etc., to correct unwanted spectral adsorption.
Subclass:
362
Correcting by interimage effect:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Processes for
using an interimage effect, e.g., by adding a compound to an
interlayer, etc., to correct unwanted spectral adsorption.
Subclass:
363
Laser or radiation exposure other than visible light:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
exposing material with a laser or forms of radiation other
than visible light.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 for imagewise heat exposure in a transfer process.
348 for imagewise heat exposure.
Subclass:
364
Forming combined chromatic and achromatic images:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
forming both a chromatic and achromatic image as the final
image.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
356 for the production of achromatic images from chromatic
reproduction images.
360 for the use of an achromatic image to correct a
chromatic image.
367 369 and 370, for the production of chromatic images from
achromatic reproduction images.
Subclass:
365
Forming multicolor image in a single layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
producing images having more than one color in a single
layer.
(1) Note. Included herein is the production of color in a
multilayered material wherein one or more layers contain two
or more color images.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
383 for the production of a multicolor image from color
couplers wherein the layers of a multicolor material contain
only one color.
549 for silver compound radiation sensitive compositions
containing two or more couplers.
Subclass:
366
Resensitizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
producing second and subsequent color images from
resensitized radiation sensitive materials, e.g., by
rehalogenation or coating a radiation sensitive material onto
an imaged layer, etc.
Subclass:
367
Chromatic image produced from achromatic reproduction image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
producing a colored image from a visible, finished achromatic
image. This process may involve coloring of the achromatic
image itself, e.g., by hand painting or the use of an
achromatic image in a process of reproduction to yield a
colored image.
(1) Note. Included herein is the production of color images
by using metal images other than silver when used in the
silver dye bleach or color reversal process.
Subclass:
368
Blue or brown print forming:
This subclass is indented under subclass 367. Processes
wherein a radiation sensitive iron compound containing medium
is imaged to produce a blue or blue-like image, or a brown or
brown-like image.
Subclass:
369
Viewing through either a colored filter or a colored light:
This subclass is indented under subclass 367. Processes
including the step of observing the achromatic image through
either a colored filter or a colored light.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
245 for step exposing through filter to produce an
achromatic image in the diffusion transfer process.
Subclass:
370
Toning:
This subclass is indented under subclass 367. Processes for
producing the chromatic image by reacting a metal or metal
salt achromatic image with an inorganic colorant.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
248 for toning a silver image formed by diffusion transfer.
367 for toning a metal image with an organic colorant.
Subclass:
371
Mordanting:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
forming a final colored image by mordanting a dye to the
image site.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
213 for dye mordanting in a diffusion transfer process.
Subclass:
372
Stabilizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
stabilizing a dye image against the fogging or staining
effect of heat ultraviolet, storage, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
216 for dye image stabilization in a diffusion transfer
process.
Subclass:
373
Intensifying:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes
wherein the density of the dye image is increased.
Subclass:
374
Using identified radiation sensitive composition in the
formation of color image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Processes for
producing a colored image using identified radiation
sensitive materials, e.g., titanium dioxide, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
357 for process using generic radiation sensitive
materials.
541 for radiation sensitive compositions used in the
process.
Subclass:
375
Silver compound sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Processes
using a silver compound radiation sensitive material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
542 for the silver compound radiation sensitive
compositions.
Subclass:
376
And coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Processes
including the use of color coupler (which can be located in
the composition, element, or processing medium).
(1) Note. Included herein are couplers which produce dyes
wherein the color is not named or dyes wherein the color is
other than cyan, magenta, or yellow.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
402 for achromatic images from couplers.
543 for radiation sensitive compositions used in this
process.
Subclass:
377
And binder, coating aid, solvent, emulsifier, hardener,
chemical sensitizer, or optical sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
using identified binder, coating aid, solvent, emulsifier,
hardener, hypersensitizers or optical sensitizers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378 for process involving use of optical desensitizer in
fogged silver halide emulsion.
382 for process using dye or development inhibitors.
543 for compositions used in this process.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions) or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
378
Direct positive process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes for
producing a direct positive color image. Included herein are
processes involving radiation sensitive silver compound
compositions which form direct positive images on exposure
and development which images are used in the formation of
color images. The unexposed portions rather than the exposed
portions are developed during initial development. Also,
processes involving couplers which react with oxidized
developer in the exposed areas to form colorless products and
which are oxidized in unexposed regions to form color
images.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
359 for the direct positive color image which is used for
color correction.
379 for positive color images formed by reversal
processing.
547 for compositions used in the process of this subclass.
Subclass:
379
Reversal process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 378. Processes
wherein the radiation sensitive silver compound left after
the first negative development is used for forming a positive
color image.
(1) Note. The couplers used in the process can be in the
emulsion layers or in the developing compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378 for production of direct positive color image.
Subclass:
380
And developer other than or in addition to p-phenylenediamine
or derivative thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
including the use of a developer other than or in addition to
a compound containing the p-phenylenediamine or derivatives
or combinations thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
379 for use of plural developers in a reversal process.
Subclass:
381
Polymeric or bis coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
wherein the coupler contains two or more coupling moieties or
the coupler is a polymeric compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
548 for compositions used in this process.
Subclass:
382
And either developing or dye inhibition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
wherein the coupler either functions as a developer or dye
inhibitor or is combined with a noncolor image forming
developing or dye inhibitor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
374 and 375, for color image formation using noncolor image
forming developing inhibitors and components other than
couplers.
543 for compositions used in this process.
Subclass:
383
Forming multicolor image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes for
forming multicolor image with only one color image in any
single layer of a multilayered material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
365 for the formation of multicolor images wherein a single
layer contains plural images.
378 for the formation of direct positive color images.
379 for the formation of multicolor images by the reversal
process.
Subclass:
384
Identified cyan dye color:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
involving use of a cyan-dye forming coupler (usually phenolic
or naphtholic compounds).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 for all other specified or nonspecified color image
formation.
384 through 389, for specified cyan, magenta, or yellow
color image formation.
552 for radiation sensitive compounds used in this
subclass.
Subclass:
385
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Processes
involving the use of couplers containing a group other than
hydrogen attached to the coupling position which is removed
during processing, usually two-equivalent couplers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
553 for radiation sensitive compositions used in this
process.
Subclass:
386
Identified magenta dye color:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
involving the use of magenta-dye forming coupler, usually a
2-pyrazolin-5-one compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
554 for radiation sensitive composition used in this
process.
Subclass:
387
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Processes
involving use of couplers containing a group attached to the
coupling position which is removed during processing, usually
two-equivalent couplers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
555 for radiation sensitive compositions used in this
process.
Subclass:
388
Identified yellow dye color:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Processes
involving use of a yellow-dye forming coupler usually open
chain ketomethylene type compounds, e.g.,
benzoylacetanilide.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
556 for radiation sensitive composition used in this
process.
Subclass:
389
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Processes
involving use of couplers containing a group other than
hydrogen attached to the coupling position which is removed
during processing, usually two-equivalent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
557 for radiation sensitive compositions used in this
process.
Subclass:
390
And dye:
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Processes
involving use of a radiation sensitive silver compound
composition containing a preformed dye before exposure such
dye usually being of the azo, anthraquinone, indigo,
phthalocyanine, etc., type and the process usually is the
dye-bleach process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
199 for process involving dye to developers in diffusion
transfer process.
376 385, 387, and 389, for processes involving two-equivalent
couplers containing a dye moiety attached to the coupling
position.
559 for radiation sensitive compositions used in this
process.
Subclass:
391
Forming multicolor image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Processes for
forming multicolor image with only one color image in any
single layer of a multilayered material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
365 for the formation of multicolor images wherein any
single layer contains plural images.
Subclass:
392
And dye catalyst:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Processes
wherein a dye catalyst is used and may be located in the
element or processing both.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
559 for radiation sensitive composition used in this
process.
Subclass:
393
Silver bleach or bleach-fix:
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Processes
wherein in the formation of the color image a silver image is
bleached or bleached and fixed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
374 where a metal other than silver is bleached or
bleached-fixed.
430 for silver bleach or bleach fix process in the formation
of achromatic images.
461 for silver bleach compositions.
Subclass:
394
PLURAL EXPOSURE STEPS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes involving multiple imaging or treatments with
radiation.
Subclass:
395
USING REFLECTED RADIATION, E.G., REFLEX COPYING, ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes employing radiation cast back after having struck a
surface.
Subclass:
396
EFFECTING FRONTAL RADIATION MODIFICATION DURING EXPOSURE,
E.G., SCREENING, MASKING, STENCILING, ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes employing some means interposed between the
radiation source and the image receiver which changes the
quantity or quality of radiation reaching the receiver, e.g.,
a mask, stencil, screening, vignetting, etc.
(1) Note. Use of a diaphragm or lens are so commonplace,
they are not included herein.
Subclass:
397
Involving motion during exposure, e.g., dodging, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Processes
wherein the radiation modification means is caused to move
during exposure.
Subclass:
398
REGENERATING IMAGE PROCESSING COMPOSITION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes wherein spent radiation s:graphic processing
composition is reconstituted or made in a better form for
reuse.
(1) Note. Class 430 takes the above subject matter even
when recovery of material is involved.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
449 for nonradiation sensitive processing compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclass 440 for dye
recovery process.
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use
Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, and Loose
Metal Particulate Mixtures, for recovery of metal, especially
subclass 417, 635, and 713 for recovering metal from
photos:graphic materials.
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, for recovery of
inorganic compounds or nonmetallic elements.
Subclass:
399
Developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Processes
wherein developer composition is regenerated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
464 for developer compositions.
Subclass:
400
Bleach-fix:
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Processes
wherein bleach-fix composition is regenerated.
Subclass:
401
POST IMAGING PROCESSING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes (a) of treating a radiation imaged radiation
sensitive product to finish or perfect the image, or (b)
treating an image by chemical processing to finish or perfect
the image regardless of how the image was formed.
Subclass:
402
Achromatic image from organic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
wherein a black organic compound is created in the product in
an imagewise manner.
(1) Note. These patents generally form a black dye by a
coupling reaction similar to that which is used to form a
colored dye in color photography.
Subclass:
403
With structural limitation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
wherein physical structure, e.g., thickness of a layer,
particle size, etc., is recited.
Subclass:
404
Using web or gel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Process
involving use of a web, a nonpourable gel, or viscous
material as a treating medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
405
Containing developer in element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
involving use of an element which has developer agent(s).
Subclass:
406
Positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Process for
producing a positive image.
Subclass:
407
Reversal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Processes
wherein a negative image is produced which is treated
(usually bleached away leaving undeveloped radiation
sensitive material) to form a positive image.
Subclass:
408
Photosolubilization:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Processes
wherein radiation sensitive material is dissolved leaving the
unexposed material to be processed.
Subclass:
409
Emulsions fogged during processing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Processes
including the step of fogging.
Subclass:
410
Identified nucleating or fogging agent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Processes
involving use of a fogging or nucleating agent.
(1) Note. Fogging and nucleating are synonymous terms.
Subclass:
411
Using fogged emulsion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Processes
including use of a radiation sensitive product which has been
fogged prior to imaging.
Subclass:
412
Identified electron acceptor or desensitizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Processes
involving use of compound capable of receiving electrons. An
electron acceptor is defined as a substance having a
polaros:graphic reduction potential less negative than minus
1.0 and a polaros:graphic oxidation potential more positive
than plus 0.4.
Subclass:
413
Physical developing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
wherein the image produced by radiation on a radiation
sensitive product is contacted with reducible metal ions and
a reducing agent to cause reduction of the metal ions to free
metal in image areas. The radiation sensitive material
cannot itself be a significant source of metal ions and must
be a material different in some way from the material which
is the source of metal ions.
(1) Note. The source of reducible metal ions or reducing
agent may be either in the product itself or in a post
imaging composition used to treat the product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
477 for physical developers.
Subclass:
414
Amplifying:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Processes
including an additional deposition of metal from solution
onto a previously developed image to increase the density of
the image.
(1) Note. The first development step may be of any type and
the developed image need not be visible.
Subclass:
415
With processing ingredient in element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Processes
involving use of a product having a component used in
processing.
Subclass:
416
Silver halide as radiation sensitive medium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Processes
involving treatment of image formed by imaging a silver
halide radiation sensitive medium.
Subclass:
417
Radiation reducible metal compound directly produces
catalytic metal nuclei in image area:
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Processes
wherein the image treated is found by a radiation sensitive
metal compound which is directly decomposed by radiation to
yield free metal nuclei which catalyze the further deposition
of metal in the image area by physical development as defined
in subclass 413.
Subclass:
418
Disparate function simultaneous process step:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
wherein plural diverse processing functions are carried out
at the same time.
Subclass:
419
Develop-fix:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Processes
wherein the functions are the development and fixation of the
image.
Subclass:
420
Develop-harden:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Processes
wherein the functions are developing the image and hardening
the product produced.
Subclass:
421
Using plural sequential baths of same type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
involving use of multi-same function baths one after the
other.
Subclass:
422
Treating with processing composition prior to imaging and
then developing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
including treating the radiation sensitive production with a
composition for perfecting the post imaging processing before
exposure and subsequently developing the same after imaging.
Subclass:
423
Treating with processing composition after imaging prior to
developing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
involving treatment of a radiation sensitive product after
imaging prior to developing the same.
Subclass:
424
Desensitizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Processes
involving treating the imaged radiation sensitive medium with
a composition to reduce its sensitivity to radiation prior to
developing the same.
Subclass:
425
Sensitizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Processes
involving increasing the sensitivity of the imaged radiation
sensitive product to development.
(1) Note. In the art, this term is often called
latensification.
Subclass:
426
Prehardening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Processes
wherein the post imaging step hardens the product.
Subclass:
427
Treating with process composition between standard develop
and fix-wash:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
involving treating the imaged radiation sensitive product
with a process composition after development and prior to the
fix-wash operation, e.g., use of shortstop, buffer, etc.
Subclass:
428
Stabilizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
wherein the imaged radiation sensitive product is treated to
render the same stable.
Subclass:
429
Containing additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Processes
wherein an ingredient in addition to the stabilizing agent is
used to treat the radiation sensitive product.
Subclass:
430
Bleaching:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
involving rendering the imaged radiation sensitive product
white or colorless in whole or in part or reduces the density
of the same.
Subclass:
431
Using silver and dye bleach:
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Processes
involving use of a silver and dye bleaching agents in a color
process.
Subclass:
432
Including post developing step:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
involving treating the developed radiation sensitive product,
e.g., toning, coating, etc.
Subclass:
433
Developing in acid medium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes
wherein the image in a radiation sensitive product is
rendered visible in a medium having a pH of less than 7.
Subclass:
434
Developing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Processes for
rendering visible the image in the radiation sensitive
product.
Subclass:
435
Using identified developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Processes
wherein a specified developing agent is used.
Subclass:
436
Plural identified developers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Processes
involving use of multiple identified developers.
Subclass:
437
Three or more identified developers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 436. Processes
wherein at least three developers are identified.
Subclass:
438
Containing hydroquinone:
This subclass is indented under subclass 436. Processes
wherein one of the developers is hydroquinone or derivative
thereof.
Subclass:
439
And amino substituted carbocyclic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 438. Processes
wherein in addition to hydroquinone derivative thereof, an
amino substituted carbocyclic compound is used, e.g,
p-aminophenol, p-phenylenediamine, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
380 for p-phenylenediamine + another developer used in color
processes.
Subclass:
440
Heterocyclic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Processes
wherein the identified developer is of a heterocyclic nature,
a ring structure containing at least one N, O, S, atom, etc.,
e.g., pyrazolidones, etc.
Subclass:
441
Carbocyclic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Processes
wherein the identified developer is of a carbocyclic nature,
i.e., ring structure containing only carbon.
Subclass:
442
Amino substituent on carbocyclic ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Processes
wherein the identified developer contains at least one amino
substituent on the carbocyclic ring, e.g., p-aminophenol,
p-phenylenediamine.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
374 for a p-phenylenediamine developer used in a color
process.
Subclass:
443
Having developer releasing compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Processes
involving use of an agent which releases during development a
processing ingredient, e.g., block, restrained, or inactive
developers, development inhibitor, etc.
Subclass:
444
Using polymer or condensation reaction product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Processes
including use of a relatively high molecular weight substance
which is made from the combination of smaller molecules.
Subclass:
445
Using mercapto or thione compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Processes
involving the use of a compound containing the SH, -, or the
group.
Subclass:
446
Using heterocyclic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Processes
including treating the imaged radiation sensitive product
with a ring compound which contains at least one carbon atom
along with one or more atoms of N, O, S, Se, or Te.
Subclass:
447
Using inorganic or organometallic complex:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Processes
involving use of an inorganic complex or an organometallic
complex.
Subclass:
448
Using processing ingredient in element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Processes
involving use of an ingredient which aids in the post imaging
processing, and is contained in the radiation sensitive
product.
Subclass:
449
NONRADIATION SENSITIVE IMAGE PROCESSING COMPOSITION OR
PROCESS OF MAKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Compositions which are not reactive when exposed to radiation
and are part of or applied to a radiation sensitive product.
Also included is the process of making the compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
252, Compositions, for nonradiation sensitive compositions of
general utility.
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, for nonradiation
sensitive organic compounds.
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, for inorganic
nonradiation sensitive compounds.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for
nonradiation sensitive products, e.g., a coated nonradiation
sensitive photos:graphic stock material, etc.
Subclass:
450
Process of preparing composition from plural preformed
concentrates:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Processes for
making a composition wherein two or more concentrates are
mixed and diluted to the desired concentration when used.
Subclass:
451
Hardener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Compositions
containing an ingredient intended to harden the radiation
sensitive product.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, subclass 117 to harden
gelatin, per se.
Subclass:
452
Develop-harden:
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Compositions
functioning to render visible the image and to harden the
product.
Subclass:
453
Fix-harden:
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Compositions
which fix and harden the imaged product.
Subclass:
454
Shortstop:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Compositions
which stop the developing process at the desired time.
Subclass:
455
Fixer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Compositions
which remove or otherwise inactivate the radiation sensitive
material rendering the image permanent.
Subclass:
456
And developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Compositions
for rendering the image visible and making same permanent.
Subclass:
457
Forming dye image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Compositions
wherein the ingredient which renders the latent image visible
produces a dyed image which is usually a colored image.
Subclass:
458
Dry or concentrated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Compositions
in a form dry to the touch or in a solution stronger than
ordinarily used in processing.
Subclass:
459
Plural fixers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Compositions
containing multifixing agents.
Subclass:
460
And bleach:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Compositions
which reduce the density of the imaged product.
Subclass:
461
Bleach or intensification:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Compositions
which either reduce or increase the density of the image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
252, Compositions, 186.1 for oxidative bleaches; and
subclasses 188.1+ for reductive bleaches of general utility.
Subclass:
462
Dye bleach for color image:
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Compositions
functioning to reduce the density of this dye image only.
Subclass:
463
Wash or aftertreat:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Compositions
employed for washing or treating the radiation sensitive
product after development and the other conventional, e.g.,
fix, harden, etc., steps.
Subclass:
464
Developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 449. Compositions
functioning to render visible a latent image in a radiation
sensitive product.
Subclass:
465
Solid or dry:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
which are in the form of a very dense material or dry to the
touch.
Subclass:
466
Concentrated or viscosity increasing agent containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
having ingredients either concentrating the same greater than
in normal use or functioning to render the developer thick.
Subclass:
467
Color developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
which renders visible a latent image in color.
Subclass:
468
Additional developer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 467. Compositions
having substance which renders the latent image visible as
well as a substance which develops a color image.
Subclass:
469
Including developing accelerator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 467. Compositions
containing an ingredient which increases the speed of the
developing process.
Subclass:
470
Coupler containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
having an ingredient which reacts with the oxidation product
of the color developer during development to produce a
colored dye.
Subclass:
471
And additional reactive compound containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Compositions
having at least one other reactive ingredient to form color.
(1) Note. Included herein are mixed couplers, competing
couplers, etc.
Subclass:
472
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Compositions
containing a group other than hydrogen attached to the
coupling position which is removed during processing, usually
two-equivalent.
Subclass:
473
Phenol or naphthol coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Compositions
wherein the coupler contains a hydroxyl group on a benzene
ring not fused to any other ring or on a benzene ring fused
to another single benzene ring.
Subclass:
474
Pyrazolone coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Compositions
wherein the coupler contains the structure [figure]
Subclass:
475
Open-chain keto methylene coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Compositions
wherein the coupler contains the -CH[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]
C- structure.
Subclass:
476
Heterocyclic coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Compositions
wherein the coupler contains a ring structure having
different types of atoms.
Subclass:
477
Reducible metal compound including reducing agent, i.e.,
physical developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
having a reducible metal compound and a reducing agent
functioning to reduce metal ions to free metal in the image
areas.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
413 for physical developing processes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, 1.05 for
compositions which deposit a free metal coating. These
compositions may contain a reducible metal compound and a
reducing agent, and are of general utility.
Subclass:
478
Plural developer agents containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
having multi-ingredients functioning to render the image
visible.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
436 for process of using plural developers.
Subclass:
479
Heavy metal organic or inorganic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478. Compositions
having an organic compound containing a metal with a density
greater than 4 or an inorganic compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
447 for process of using inorganic or organometallic complex
developers.
Subclass:
480
Heterocyclic developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478. Compositions
wherein at least one developer contains a ring structure
having diverse types of atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
440 for process of using an identified heterocyclic.
446 for developer having a heterocyclic compound as a part
thereof.
Subclass:
481
And hydroquinone:
This subclass is indented under subclass 480. Compositions
containing dihydroxybenzene or substituted p-dihydroxy
benzene.
Subclass:
482
Methyl-p-aminophenol and dihydroxy benzene:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478. Compositions
containing at least methyl-p-aminophenol and dihydroxy
benzene. Derivatives of these compounds are also included.
Subclass:
483
Heterocyclic developers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
containing a ring structure having different type atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
440 for process of using identified heterocyclic developer.
Subclass:
484
Amine developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
which contain as the developer a derivative of ammonia
wherein at least one hydrogen atom thereof is replaced by a
carbon atom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
442 for use of plural identified developers one of which is
an amino substituent on a carbocyclic ring.
Subclass:
485
Hydroxy developer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
wherein the developer contains a compound having an -OH
group, e.g., hydroquinone, etc.
Subclass:
486
Processing additive containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Compositions
having additional ingredient(s) which do not develop a latent
image but perfects the developing action.
Subclass:
487
Accelerator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
containing an additive which increases the rate of the
developing action.
Subclass:
488
Antisludgant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
wherein the additive prevents or decreases the formation of
undesirable precipitates in the composition or the result of
use.
Subclass:
489
Antifoggant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
wherein the additive reduces fog or stabilizes radiation
sensitive material to fog.
Subclass:
490
Stabilizer-preservative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
wherein the additive prevents undesired decomposition or
change of the other ingredients during storage or use, e.g.,
antioxidant, antistain, etc.
Subclass:
491
Sequestrant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
wherein the additive reacts with metal ions to provide a
stable, soluble complex, thereby preventing the metal ions
from taking part in undesirable reactions.
Subclass:
492
Buffer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
wherein the additive functions to maintain the pH of the
composition at a relatively constant level.
Subclass:
493
Surfactant, emulsifier, or solvent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Compositions
wherein at least one additive is a surfactant, emulsifier, or
solvent for another component of the composition except
water.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, appropriate subclasses for subject matter
relating to: colloid systems (such as sols*, emulsions,
dispersions, foams, aerosols, smokes, gels, or pastes) or
wetting agents (such as leveling, penetrating, or spreading);
subcombination compositions of colloid systems containing at
least an agent specialized and designed for or peculiar to
use in making or stabilizing colloid systems; compositions
and subcombination compositions specialized and designed for
or peculiar to use in breaking (resolving) or inhibiting
colloid systems; processes of making the compositions or
systems of the class; processes of breaking (resolving) or
inhibiting colloid systems; in each instance, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
494
INCLUDING EXPOSURE STEP OR SPECIFIED PRE-EXPOSURE STEP
PERFECTING EXPOSURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes including the step of applying radiation to a
radiation sensitive product or a step prior to (and
positively tied to) the application of radiation to the
radiation sensitive product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
346 for visible imaging using only radiation.
348 for heat exposures.
363 for laser or radiation other than visible light in color
imaging.
395 for use of reflected radiation.
396 for process of screening, masking, stenciling etc.
Subclass:
495.1
Radiation sensitive product:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Compositions or elements which are affected by radiation to
form an image. An element is a complete self-sustaining
product which can be mechanically handled and is in a state
ready to be used in an imaging apparatus to produce an image
by a process of this class.
(1) Note. An element may be classified in an appropriate
composition subclass if no previously appearing subclass is
proper.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions);
subclasses 98+ for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses, particularly Class 523, subclass 136 for a
composition containing a synthetic resin which is resistant
to, yet does not absorb, radioactive materials or cathode
rays or to processes of preparing said composition.
Subclass:
496
Structurally defined:
Subject matter under subclasses 495.1+ defined in terms of
its mechanical structure, e.g., sprocket holes, thickness of
a layer, particle size, etc.
Subclass:
497
With processing ingredient container or trap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 496. Subject matter
wherein the structure has a container for processing
ingredients or a trap for processing ingredients.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 for elements having either processing composition
container.
209 for processing ingredient trap, both of which are used
in a diffusion transfer process.
Subclass:
498
Container or trap intended to remain in finished product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 497. Subject matter
wherein the structure remains in the finished article.
Subclass:
499
With feature to control spreading of processing ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 497. Subject matter
having structure to control the spreading of the processing
ingredient.
Subclass:
500
Roll film:
This subclass is indented under subclass 497. Subject matter
in the form of a cylindrical or round film mass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
501 for roll film, per se.
Subclass:
501
Roll film:
Subject matter under 496 in the form of a cylindrical or
rounded film mass along with its related structures, e.g.,
paper backing, spool, etc.
(1) Note. This is the residual place for roll film even
though the chemical aspects of the same are remote.
Subclass:
502
Two or more radiation-sensitive layers containing other than
that characterized by the composition of a single sensitive
layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495.1. Subject
matter containing plural radiation-sensitive layers other
than a single radiation-sensitive layer claimed, per se. and
also claimed in conjunction with another sensitive layer
which is not identified in more detail than nominal silver
halide.
(1) Note. Patents not included in this subclass are placed
below based on the first provided for feature claimed.
(2) Note. This and indented subclasses provide for patents
wherein all claims recite plural radiation-sensitive layers
whether these layers are identified or not.
Subclass:
503
Layer sensitive to different spectral regions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein two or more radiation-sensitive layers respond to
different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Subclass:
504
Ingredient for color compensation or correction containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 503. Subject matter
having ingredients that compensate for undesired colors in
the final image or to correct color of that desired.
Subclass:
505
Developing inhibitor or processing ingredient containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 503. Subject matter
having an ingredient which prohibits development or aids in
the production of a visible image.
(1) Note. The ingredients may be anywhere in the layers and
may be precursors which react under or are released by
subsequent processing steps.
Subclass:
506
And containing plural layers sensitive to the same spectral
region:
This subclass is indented under subclass 503. Subject matter
further containing at least two layers which respond to the
same portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(1) Note. Patents in this subclass necessarily contain at
least three sensitive layers, two responsive to differing
spectral regions, and a third layer of the same sensitivity
as one of the first two.
Subclass:
507
Filter layer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 503. Subject matter
which contains a layer which selectively blocks part of the
spectrum of the incident radiation. The filter layer may
also be a sensitive layer or may be an additional layer.
Subclass:
508
Sensitive to portion only of visible spectrum or of widened
spectral response:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
which is sensitive to only a portion of the visible spectrum
or which is sensitized to increase receptivity to both
infrared and ultraviolet.
Subclass:
509
Sensitive layers differ in speed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Products
wherein the sensitive layers differ in sensitivity to
radiation.
Subclass:
510
Antihalation or filter layer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495.1. Subject
matter having a layer which either selectively absorbs a part
of the spectrum of incident radiation, or reduces reflection
from within.
Subclass:
511
Filters differing spectral regions in different areas of the
filter, e.g., color screen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Subject matter
wherein diverse selection absorption of radiation is provided
for in different areas of the layer.
Subclass:
512
Filters ultraviolet radiation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Subject matter
containing a layer which selectively blocks the passage of
radiation in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum.
Subclass:
513
Dissolvable or removable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Subject matter
wherein the antihalation or filter layer is designed to be
removed from the element during subsequent processing, e.g.,
by dissolution in a processing bath, etc.
(1) Note. The filter layer must be removable itself,
bleaching or destruction of a dye in a layer is excluded.
Subclass:
514
Synthetic resin containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Subject matter
wherein the dissolvable or removable layer contains a
synthetic resin.
Subclass:
515
Carbohydrate or derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Subject matter
wherein the dissolvable or removable layer contains a
carbohydrate.
Subclass:
516
Contains carboxyl groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate derivative contains the carboxyl
-CO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]H group.
Subclass:
517
Organic dye or pigment containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Subject matter
containing an organic dye or pigment in a layer separate from
the sensitive layer which functions to selectively absorb a
part of the incident radiation or prevent internal
reflections within the layer.
Subclass:
518
And mordant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Subject matter
wherein the organic dye containing layer also contains a
substance which reacts with or adsorbs the dye to make it
more difficult for the dye to dissolve out or migrate from
the layer.
Subclass:
519
Azo:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Subject matter
wherein the organic dye or pigment contains the -N=N- group
bonded to two different carbon atoms, which atoms are in
direct organic radicals not bonded together by other covalent
bonds.
Subclass:
520
Triarylmethane:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Subject matter
wherein the organic dye or pigment contains three discrete
aryl nuclei bonded through nuclear carbons thereof to a
methane carbon.
Subclass:
521
Anthraquinone or quinhydrone:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Subject matter
wherein the organic dye or pigment contains the
anthraquinonyl nucleus, i.e., diphenylene-orthodiketone not
having any benzene nucleus fused thereon, or is a
quinhydrone, i.e., the complex equilibrium mixture of
products resulting from the interaction of an equimolar
mixture of a quinone and a hydroquinone.
Subclass:
522
Intercyclic methine or azomethine and cyclic ring
containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Subject matter
wherein the organic dye or pigment contains either the
methine, i.e., -HC= or the azomethine, i.e., -N= linkage in a
straight chain connecting to a distinct cyclic ring.
Subclass:
523
Identified backing or protective layer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495.1. Subject
matter having a layer which is identified in a claim by its
chemical constitution in addition to a radiation-sensitive
layer. The chemically identified layer must either be on the
side of a radiation-sensitive layer opposite the incidence of
radiation, or overlie the radiation-sensitive layer to
protect it from damage.
(1) Note. Any identification by chemical constitution is
sufficient, e.g., resin, synthetic resin, paper, etc. Mere
functional identification, e.g., base, support, etc., will
not cause placement in this or indented subclasses.
(2) Note. Patents are placed in the indented subclasses
hereunder in the first subclass providing for any base or
support layer. If none of the identified base or support
layers are provided for in the indented subclasses, the
patent is placed in this subclass. In classifying in this
and indented subclasses only identified layers as set forth
in (1) Note will be considered, except that a functionally
defined layer between two identified layers will be
considered identified by disclosure for purposes of
identification.
(3) Note. A lubricant layer which smooths the passage of
the product through the apparatus is included as a protective
layer.
(4) Note. In the case of a product used in a reflex
process, all nonradiation-sensitive layers will be considered
support or backing layers.
Subclass:
524
Metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
wherein the backing or protective layer contains a distinct,
identified layer in which elemental metal is the continuous
phase.
Subclass:
525
And another backing layer other than aluminum oxide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 524. Subject matter
wherein the metal layer is associated with another backing
layer other than aluminum oxide. The other layer may also be
metal or some other material such as plastic.
Subclass:
526
Aluminum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 524. Subject matter
wherein the metal is aluminum.
(1) Note. Anodized aluminum is included herein.
Subclass:
527
Antistatic agent containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
wherein a layer in the product other than the
radiation-sensitive layer contains an ingredient intended to
decrease the build up of static electrical charge or to
discharge a static electrical charge.
Subclass:
528
Ammonium salt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Subject matter
wherein the antistatic agent contains a NR[subscrpt]4[end
subscrpt]+ anion group.
Subclass:
529
Organic carboxylic, sulfur or phosphorus acid or salt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Subject matter
wherein the antistatic agent is an organic compound
containing the -CO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]H group or an
organic acid wherein the acidic group contains sulfur or
phosphorus, or salts of these acids.
Subclass:
530
Elemental metal or metal salt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Subject matter
wherein the antistatic agent is an elemental metal or a metal
salt.
Subclass:
531
Synthetic resin or cellulose derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
wherein the protective or backing layer contains a synthetic
relatively high molecular weight film forming resin or a
derivative of cellulose.
Subclass:
532
Subjected to radiation, flame, or corona discharge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Subject matter
wherein a layer has been subjected to treatment with
radiation, flame, or corona discharge.
(1) Note. The purpose of the treatment usually is to
increase adhesion of the subsequently applied coating.
Subclass:
533
Polyester or polycarbonate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Subject matter
wherein the synthetic resin is a ploymer containing periodic
recurring ester groups in the main polymer chain.
Subclass:
534
Next to polymer of unsaturated monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Subject matter
containing an additional nonradiation-sensitive layer next to
the polyester layer which contains the addition polymer of an
unsaturated monomer.
Subclass:
535
Polymer of unsaturated ester or halide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 534. Subject matter
wherein an unsaturated monomer polymerized contains an ester
group or a halogen atom.
(1) Note. This subclass includes copolymers of ester or
halogen containing monomers with other monomers, e.g.,
vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile compolymer, etc.
Subclass:
536
Polymer of unsaturated monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Subject matter
wherein the synthetic resin is the addition polymer of an
unsaturated monomer.
Subclass:
537
In nonradiation-sensitive layer including gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 536. Subject matter
wherein the synthetic resin containing layer also contains
gelatin.
(1) Note. Since this layer is a backing or protective layer
it may not be radiation sensitive.
Subclass:
538
Fibrous, e.g., paper, textile, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
containing a base or protective layer which is produced by
association of discrete fibers, e.g., paper, cloth, etc.
Subclass:
539
Gelatin other than radiation sensitive type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
containing a backing or protective layer which is not
radiation sensitive.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
540
Iron compound sensitizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495.1. Subject
matter having an iron compound sensitizer.
Subclass:
541
Identified radiation sensitive composition with color
producing substance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495.1. Composition
containing an identified radiation sensitive material and a
color producing substance.
(1) Note. The radiation sensitive material may be capable
of producing a color image, per se, by wet processing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
332 for composition for producing print-out dye images,
bleach-out dye images, or latent images which are developed
visible dye images by dry processing.
374 for process involving the exposed compositions of this
subclass.
502 for radiation sensitive elements having compositions of
this subclass.
Subclass:
542
Silver compound sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 541. Subject matter
wherein the radiation sensitive material is a silver
compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
375 for process involving exposed compositions of this
class.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
exposed compositions of this subclass.
495.1 for radiation sensitive elements comprising
compositions of this class.
Subclass:
543
Coupler containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 542. Subject matter
containing a color producing substance in the form of a color
coupler.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 for process involving exposed composition of this
subclass.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
exposed compositions of this subclass.
495.1 for radiation sensitive element having compositions of
this subclass.
Subclass:
544
And development inhibitor or development inhibitor releasing
agent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
containing an ingredient which prohibits development or
releases a development prohibiting ingredient.
Subclass:
545
And identified binder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing an identified binder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
377 for process involving the use of a binder in color
imaging.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
compositions of this subclass.
495.1 for radiation sensitive element containing the
composition of this class.
Subclass:
546
And solvent or emulsifier or coating aid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing a dissolving or emulsifying agent or coating aid.
(1) Note. Included herein are solvents or emulsifiers which
are used as an aid in dispersing couplers in the
composition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
377 for process involving the exposed compositions of this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions) or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
547
Direct positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 544. Compositions
which form a direct positive dye image, on exposure and
development.
(1) Note. Included herein are fogged silver halide emulsion
containing desensitizing agents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
548
Polymeric or bis coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
wherein the coupler contains two or more coupling moieties,
or the coupler is a polymeric compound.
(1) Note. Included herein are bis and polymeric couplers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
381 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
549
Mixture of couplers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing plural couplers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
365 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
550
And chemical or optical sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing an ingredient which increases the sensitivity of
the silver compound, e.g., a chemical sensitizer or a
hypersensitizer, or an ingredient which imparts its radiation
absorption to the silver compound e.g., an optical
sensitizing dye.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
377 for process involving the exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
551
And antifoggant or color stabilizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing an ingredient or a treatment is applied to same to
stabilize the silver compound against fog or to stabilize the
dye image against color fog, fading, stain, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
372 for process of stabilizing dye images.
Subclass:
552
Phenol or naphthol coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing a coupler in the form of a phenol or naphthol.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
384 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
553
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 552. Compositions
containing coupler having a group attached to the coupling
position with other than hydrogen which is removed during
processing, usually two-equivalent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
385 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
compositions of this subclass.
Subclass:
554
2-pyrazolin-5-one coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compounds
containing a coupler in the form of 2-pyrazolin 5-one.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
386 for process involving exposed composition of this
subclass.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
exposed compositions of this subclass.
Subclass:
555
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 554. Compositions
containing a coupler having a group attached to the coupling
position with other than hydrogen which is removed during
processing, usually two-equivalent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
387 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
556
Open chain keto-methylene coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing a coupler in the form of an open chain
ketomethylene compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388 for process involving yellow dye formation.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
exposed compositions of this subclass.
Subclass:
557
Substituted at coupling position with other than hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Compositions
containing a coupler having a group attached to the coupling
position other than hydrogen which is removed during
processing, usually two-equivalent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
381 for process involving exposed compositions of this
subclass.
Subclass:
558
Heterocyclic coupler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Compositions
containing a coupler having a ring structure composed of
different type atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 particularly 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 for
process involving exposed compositions of this subclass.
449 for nonradiation sensitive compositions applied to
exposed compositions of this subclass.
554 for compositions containing a heterocyclic coupler in
the form of 2-pyrazolin-5-one.
Subclass:
559
Dye containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 542. Compositions
containing a preformed dye before exposure.
(1) Note. Such dyes are usually azo dyes, anthroquinone
dyes, indigo dyes, phthalocyanine dyes, etc., and are usually
used in a silver-dye-bleach process and in dye diffusion
transfer process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
199 for dye image diffusion transfer process.
390 for other processes involving exposed compositions of
this subclass.
543 553, 555, and 557, for compositions containing
two-equivalent couplers containing a dye moiety attached to
the coupling ring.
Subclass:
560
And optical sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Compositions
containing an optical sensitizing dye.
Subclass:
561
Azo dye:
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Compositions
containing a preformed azo dye.
Subclass:
562
Monoazo:
This subclass is indented under subclass 561. Subject matter
wherein the azo dye is monoazo.
Subclass:
563
Diazo:
This subclass is indented under subclass 561. Compositions
wherein the azo dye is diazo.
Subclass:
564
Silver compound sensitizer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495.1. Subject
matter having radiation sensitive silver compound or
processes not otherwise provided for making such
compositions.
Subclass:
565
Achromatic image forming organic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products
containing an organic compound which reacts with suitable
developing material to form a black organic compound in image
areas.
(1) Note. These patents are usually to organic compounds
which couple with a developer to form a black dye in a manner
analogous to the reactions used to form cyan, magenta, or
yellow dyes in color photography.
Subclass:
566
Developing or fixing agents containing for liquid
processing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products
containing an ingredient which develops a latent image or
fixes the image against further change when the product is
treated with a liquid. The developing or fixing agent may
be, e.g., activated by the liquid or may cooperate or react
with other ingredients in the liquid to develop or fix.
Subclass:
567
Silver compound having specified crystal form, habit,
particle size or particle size distribution:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
wherein the silver compound has a specified crystal form,
e.g., isometric, hexagonal, etc., crystal, e.g., presence or
disposition of 100, 110, 111 planes, etc., or particle size
and process of making.
Subclass:
568
Having particle size of 100 millimicrons or less, e.g.,
lippmann type, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 567. Subject matter
wherein the silver compound particles have an average grain
size of less than 100 mm or process of making the
composition.
Subclass:
569
Including manipulative emulsification step:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Processes
including the step of preparing a dispersion of a solid
radiation sensitive silver compound in a liquid medium. This
includes, e.g., the reaction of silver nitrate with halogen
ion in a medium to produce an AgX dispersion, or the
dispersion of preformed AgX in a liquid.
(1) Note. Mere addition of an additive to an existing AgX
dispersion is excluded and placed below on some other
feature, such as the composition made.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions) or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
570
Spectral sensitizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing a material, e.g., cyanine dye, etc., which imparts
its radiation adsorption to the silver compound thereby
increasing the radiation sensitivity of the silver compound
containing emulsion to that portion of the spectrum absorbed
by the dye.
(1) Note. A cyanine compound as herein included contains
two distinct heterocyclic rings, each of which contains at
least one nitrogen atom, with nitrogen atoms of the
individual rings being joined through a conjugated acyclic
chain of methine groups, the heterocyclic rings themselves
being linked through an acyclic chain which contains at least
one methine group.
(2) Note. Methine denotes a -C= group.
(3) Note. The term heterocyclic denotes the presence of one
or more carbon atoms covalently bonded in a closed ring with
at least one atom of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, selenium, or
tellurium and having no other atoms in the ring.
(4) Note. This and indented subclasses include a precursor
which will later be reacted to produce an optical
sensitizer.
Subclass:
571
Mixed grain:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
which includes a mixture of at least two groups of optically
sensitized silver compound particles, which groups each have
different spectral sensitivity.
Subclass:
572
Multiple sensitizers or supersensitizing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
in which plural materials are added to an optically sensitive
silver compound containing composition to increase the
optical sensitivity thereof. The plural materials (a) being
capable of sensitizing the silver compound individually, or
(b) which cooperate with each other to the extent that the
total optical sensitizing effect of the added materials is
greater than the sum of the optical sensitizing effects of
the added materials taken independently, i.e., there is a
synergistic or potentiating effect.
Subclass:
573
Polyheteronuclear sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter
in which at least one of added materials is a compound having
at least three distinct heterocyclic nuclei.
(1) Note. Heterocyclic groups which are fused together to
form a multicyclic grouping are considered to be a single
distinct heterocyclic nucleus. Thus and are each regarded as
being a single heterocyclic nucleus.
Subclass:
574
Two or more cyanine sensitizers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter
in which at least two of the added materials are cyanine
compounds.
Subclass:
575
Inorganic material containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter
in which at least one of the added materials is an inorganic
compound.
Subclass:
576
Cyanine sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter
in which one of the added materials is an cyanine compound.
Subclass:
577
Merocyanine compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 576. Subject matter
in which one of the added materials is a merocyanine, i.e., a
compound having two cyclic nuclei joined through a straight
chain linkage containing at least one methine group, which
chain has an equal number of alternating single and double
bonds, of which one terminal carbon atom is in a heterocyclic
ring and attached to an extra cyclic carbonyl O, and the
other terminal carbon atom is in another heterocyclic ring
and is attached to a heterocyclic N.
Subclass:
578
Polyhetero nuclear containing at least three heteroCYCLIC
nuclei:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the added material contains at least three distinct
heterocylic nuclei.
(1) Note. See the definition of subclass 573 for the
definition of distinct heterocyclic nuclei.
Subclass:
579
Four or more distinct heterocyclic nuclei:
This subclass is indented under subclass 578. Subject matter
in which the added material contains at least four distinct
heterocyclic nuclei.
Subclass:
580
Styryl sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
in which the added material comprises a compound containing a
heterocyclic ring of five or more members including at least
one nitrogen atom, said heterocyclic ring being joined
through an unsaturated acyclic carbon chain to an aryl
nucleus wherein one of the ring carbons of that nucleus is
bonded to a nitrogen atom so that the nitrogen bonded to the
aryl nucleus and the nitrogen of the heterocyclic group are
linked to each other through a conjugated chain of carbon
atoms, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
581
Cyanine sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
in which the added material comprises a cyanine compound.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 570 definition for
the definition of a cyanine compound.
Subclass:
582
Methine linked six-membered heterocyclic rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 581. Subject matter
in which each of the heterocyclic groups of the cyanine
compound linked by the acyclic methine chain consists of six
atoms.
Subclass:
583
Containing odd number of methine groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 581. Subject matter
in which the intercyclic acyclic methine chain linking the
heterocyclic groups of the cyanine compound contains an add
number of methine groups.
(1) Note. In view of the scope of indented subclasses 584
(five or more methines) and 585 (three methines), this
subclass takes only those compositions in which the cyanine
compound has a single methine in the intercyclic acyclic
methine chain or broadly disclosed odd numbered chains not
falling in any indented subclass.
Subclass:
584
Five or more methine groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 583. Subject matter
in which the cyanine compound has five methine groups in the
intercyclic acyclic methine chain, i.e., a dicarbocyanine,
tricarbocycanine, etc., compound.
Subclass:
585
Three methine groups, i.e., carbocyanines:
This subclass is indented under subclass 583. Subject matter
in which the cyanine compound has three methine groups in the
intercyclic methine chain.
Subclass:
586
Linking six-membered hetero to five-membered hetero:
This subclass is indented under subclass 585. Subject matter
in which the carbocyanine compound contains a six-membered
heterocyclic group linked by an acyclic trimethine chain to a
five-membered heterocyclic group.
[figure]
Subclass:
587
Hetero ring bridged or fused to hetero ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 585. Subject matter
in which at least one of the nitrogen containing heterocyclic
groups linked by the trimethine chain is bridged or fused to
a second heterocyclic moiety which has its own hetero atom or
which shares at least one of the hetero atoms of the
trimethine linked heterocyclic ring, e.g.,
Subclass:
588
Hetero rings bridged or fused to carbocyclic rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 585. Subject matter
in which both of the nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings
linked by the trimethine chain are fused or bridged to
carbocyclic rings, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
589
Direct positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 588. Subject matter
which produces a positive image when subjected to a
post-imaging development (finishing) process without the
intermediate production of a separate negative image.
Subclass:
590
Only one hetero ring fused or bridged to carbocyclic ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 585. Subject matter
in which one and only one of the two heterocyclic rings
linked by the trimethine chain is fused or bridged to a
carbocyclic ring, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
591
Two or more separate ring structures:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
in which the added material comprises a compound containing
at least two distinct cyclic nuclei, e.g.,
(1) Note. Many of the sensitizers in this and indented
subclasses are merocyanines.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
577 for similar compositions containing with a cyanine
compound and a merocyanine compound.
Subclass:
592
Intercyclic methine chain sensitizer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 591. Products in
which the two distinct cyclic nuclei are linked by an acyclic
carbon chain which contains at least one methine group, e.g.,
[figure]
Subclass:
593
Methine linked hetero ring with hetero group bridged or fused
thereto:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Subject matter
in which at least one of the distinct cyclic nuclei is a
heterocyclic nucleus which is fused or bridged to a second
heterocyclic moiety which has its own hetero atom or which
shares at least one of the hetero atoms of the methine-linked
heterocyclic ring, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
594
One or both methine linked rings carbocyclic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Subject matter
in which at least one of the separate ring structures linked
by the acyclic carbon chain is a carbocyclic ring, e.g,
[figure]
Subclass:
595
Odd number of carbons in acyclic methine chain:
This subclass is indented under subclass 592. Subject matter
in which the unsaturated acyclic chain linking the two cyclic
nuclei contains an odd number of carbons e.g, [figure]
Subclass:
596
Fogged direct positive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products which
have been fogged by addition of a fogging agent or by overall
exposure to radiation so that upon imagewise exposure to
radiation the density of the fog is decreased by exposure
thereby resulting in a positive image.
Subclass:
597
Identified desensitizer or electron acceptor containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Products
containing a desensitizer or electron acceptor. Substances of
this function are defined as having a polaros:graphic
reduction potential less negative than minus 1.0 and a
polaros:graphic oxidation potential more positive than plus
0.4.
Subclass:
598
Fogging or nucleating agent containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products
containing a substance disclosed as having a fogging or
nucleating effect.
Subclass:
599
Hypersensitizing or latensifying ingredient containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products
wherein an ingredient or treatment other than mere digestion
or ripening is applied to the composition to raise its
general radiation sensitivity, or for intensifying the latent
image produced therein or process of preparing such
composition.
Subclass:
600
Heterocyclic N, O, S, Se, or Te compound containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
containing a heterocyclic compound containing in a hetero
ring at least one atom of N, O, S, Se, or Te.
Subclass:
601
Phosphorus compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
containing a compound of phosphorus.
Subclass:
602
Polyoxyalkylene compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
containing a polyoxyalkylene compound.
Subclass:
603
S, Se, or Te or compound thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Products
wherein the hypersensitizing or latensifying ingredient
includes elemental sulfur, selenium, or tellurium or a
compound thereof.
Subclass:
604
Heavy metal or compound thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Products
wherein the hypersensitizing or latensifying ingredient
includes an elemental metal with a density greater than 4 or
a compound thereof.
Subclass:
605
Noble metal or compound thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 604. Products
wherein the metal is Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, or Ag.
Subclass:
606
Desensitizing ingredient containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products
containing an ingredient designed to reduce the sensitivity
of the radiation sensitive composition to at least a portion
of the spectrum by a chemical or combined chemical-optical
action on the silver compound.
(1) Note. Mere light absorbing effects, e.g., use of filter
dyes, etc., are not included herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
424 for processes in which a desensitization step is
performed subsequent to exposure, but prior to development.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, 240 for intercyclic
acyclic methine linkage containing compounds, per se.
Subclass:
607
Stabilizing or fog inhibiting ingredient containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing an ingredient disclosed as having the effect of
maintaining its characteristics constant during storage or
for preventing adverse effects in post imaging processing or
processes for making such compositions in which a step is
performed which is disclosed as having such effect.
Subclass:
608
Inorganic material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
containing an inorganic substance.
Subclass:
609
Synthetic organic polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
containing a synthetic organic polymer.
Subclass:
610
Phosphorus compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
containing a compound of phosphorus.
Subclass:
611
Mercaptan, thioether, thione, disulfide or organic
bisulfite:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
containing a compound which includes any of these groups:
R-SH, R-S-R, R-S-S-R, R-SO[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt] H, or
water-soluble salt thereof.
(1) Note. R-S-R or R-S-S-R may be in the open chain form or
may form part of a heterocyclic ring.
(2) Note. The salts contemplated are those wherein the H of
an R-SH or R-SO[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt] H has been replaced
by a salt forming moiety such as an alkali metal radical.
Subclass:
612
Organic metal compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
containing an organic compound of a metal, e.g., an
organometallic compound of a heavy metal, etc.
Subclass:
613
Heterocyclic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Subject matter
containing an organic heterocyclic compound.
Subclass:
614
Polyhetero atom ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 613. Subject matter
in which heterocyclic ring contains more than one atom other
than carbon.
Subclass:
615
Polyhetero atom ring fused to another ring having polyhetero
atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 614. Subject matter
containing a compound in which two heterocyclic ring which
each contain more than one atom other than carbon are fused
to each other, e.g., tetraaza-or pentaazaindanes, etc.
Subclass:
616
Composition for visible imaging by radiation only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing a radiation sensitive material for use in
processes wherein exposure to radiation of the product
results in a visible image without the necessity of a
separate chemical development step.
(1) Note. Included are compositions which provide visible
images directly upon imagewise exposure as well as
compositions wherein a latent image is developed by further
exposure to radiation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
346 for process of visible imaging using radiation only
other than heating by surface contact or convection.
596 for composition which yields a direct positive by
radiation only.
Subclass:
617
Silver compound other than halide, per se, or composition for
thermos:graphic process:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Products
containing a silver compound other than a silver halide, per
se, i.e., a silver containing product other than a silver and
a halogen atom, e.g., silver nitrate, silver chlorate, etc.,
or intended for use as the radiation sensitive composition or
element in a thermos:graphic process, i.e., a process
classified in this class, subclass 198 or 348.
(1) Note. The classification of a composition which is
prepared by the reaction of a nonhalide silver compound in
greater than equimolar quantity with a halide containing salt
to produce a composition containing light sensitive silver
halide along with the unreacted nonhalide silver compound is
as follows: If no mention is made as to the extent of
reaction it is assumed that the patentee is primarily
concerned with producing a silver halide rather than a
mixture and that reaction is complete. In such a situation,
classification is made on the basis of the halide.
Classification in this subclass is proper when a statement is
present in the disclosure as to the extent of reaction and/or
it is apparent from the total disclosure that the patentee is
concerned primarily with preparing a composition composed of
a silver compound and a nonhalide silver containing
compound.
(2) Note. The radiation sensitive product contains at least
one radiation sensitive silver compound.
Subclass:
618
Organic silver compound containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 617. Subject matter
containing an organic compound of silver.
Subclass:
619
And inorganic silver compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Products
containing an inorganic silver compound, e.g., a silver
halide in addition to the organic silver compound.
Subclass:
620
Silver salt of organic acid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Products in
which the organic silver compound is a silver salt of an
organic acid.
Subclass:
621
Hardening ingredient containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing an organic colloid and an agent which tans or
hardens the colloid.
Subclass:
622
Vinylidene compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 621. Products
wherein the hardening ingredient contains the structure:
[figure]
Subclass:
623
Heterocyclic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 621. Subject matter
containing an organic heterocyclic compound.
Subclass:
624
Epoxide, i.e., oxirane:
This subclass is indented under subclass 623. Subject matter
in which the heterocyclic compound contains the group:
[figure]
Subclass:
625
Aziridine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 623. Subject matter
in which the heterocyclic compound contains the group:
Subclass:
626
Triazine including hydrogenated triazine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 623. Subject matter
in which the heterocyclic compound includes the group or its
hydrogenates derivatives, as illustrated below:
[figure]
Subclass:
627
Resin or synthetic polymer containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing a synthetic resin or polymer or a natural resin.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
628
Protein or other natural colloid or derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 627. Subject matter
containing a protein or carbohydrate or derivative thereof in
addition to the natural or synthetic resin or polymer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
629
Sulfur or sulfur compound containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 627. Subject matter
including sulfur or a sulfur compound, other than a sulfur
containing natural protein.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
630
Heterocyclic compound containing, e.g., heterocyclic monomer,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 627. Subject matter
containing a heterocyclic compound, e.g., a synthetic resin
or polymer made from a heterocyclic monomer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
631
Film or film coating improvement ingredient containing, e.g.,
wetting agent, coating aid, plasticizer, antistatic agent,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing an ingredient which aids in the application of the
composition to the surface of a support (e.g., to enhance
uniformity of coating, or freedom from streaks, bubbles, or
other defects), reduces the tendency of a coated product from
cracking or decreases a tendency to generate a static
charge.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
632
Rosin acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing any of the acids found in rosin, e.g., abietic or
pimaric acid, or derivative thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
633
Higher fatty acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing a higher fatty acid or derivative thereof, e.g., a
salt, ester, or amide of a higher fatty acid.
(1) Note. "Higher fatty acid" means a monocarboxylic acid
containing an unbroken chain of at least 7 carbon atoms
bonded to a carboxyl group. Where there are several unbroken
chains of carbon atoms bonded to the carboxyl group, one of
the chains must contain at least carbon atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
634
Polycarboxylic or polysulfoxy acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing an ingredient which includes plural carboxylic or
sulfoxy acid groups or derivatives thereof, e.g., esters or
amides of such acid groups.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
635
Carboxylic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing an ingredient which has a -COOH group or a
derivative thereof, e.g., an ester, amide, or acid chloride,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
636
Sulfoxy compound or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing an ingredient in which oxygen is directly bonded
to S, e.g., S=O, SO[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt]X, or
_SO[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt], etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
637
Polyglycidol, polyglycol, polyoxyalkylene oxide, or ether or
ester thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing an ingredient which is a polyglycidol, polyglycol,
polyoxyalkylene oxide, or an ether or ester thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
638
Alkyl or cycloalkyl alcohol or ether or ester thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 631. Subject matter
containing an alkyl alcohol, a cycloalkyl alcohol, or an
ester or ether thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
639
Carbohydrate or derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing a carbohydrate or its derivative.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
640
Gelatin or derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 639. Subject matter
containing gelatin or a gelatin derivative in addition to the
carbohydrate or its derivative.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
641
Cellulose or derivative, e.g., regenerated cellulose, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 639. Subject matter
which contains cellulose or its derivative, e.g., regenerated
cellulose, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
642
Gelatin or derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing gelatin or a gelatin derivative.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
643
Casein or derivative containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Subject matter
containing casein or a casein derivative.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
644
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter not otherwise specifically provided for.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
Donor-acceptor complex photoconductor:
Art collection related to subclasses 31+ involving a
radiation-conductor having a donor-acceptor complex.
Subclass:
901
Photoconductor powder:
Art collection relating to subclasses 31+ involving a
radiation conductor in the form of a pulverized material.
Subclass:
902
Electrically charging radiation-conductive surface:
Art collection relating to subclasses 31+ involving the
charging of a radiation-conductive surface with electricity.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
55 for process of charging simultaneously with imaging.
Subclass:
903
One component toner:
Art collection relating to subclasses 31+ involving a single
coloring material.
Subclass:
904
Polymer in developer:
Art collection relating to subclasses 31+ involving a
developing material containing a polymer.
Subclass:
905
Binder containing:
Art collection relating to subclasses 270.1+ involving a
binder, i.e., a film forming substance which holds a
composition together and adheres it to a substrate if any.
The binder is not, per se, radiation sensitive, although it
may react with other substances which have been rendered
reactive by exposure to radiation.
Subclass:
906
Polyamide or polyurethane:
Art collection involving binder containing plural amide or
urethane -0 groups in a polymeric chain.
Subclass:
907
Polyolefin or halogen containing:
Art collection involving a binder which is a polymer of an
open chain aliphatic monoolefin or the binder molecule
contains a halogen.
Subclass:
908
Polyester:
Art collection involving a binder containing recurring ester
- - O groups.
Subclass:
909
Vinyl alcohol polymer or derivative:
Art collection involving a binder which is a polymer
containing the vinyl alcohol unit in the polymer chain or OH
derivative wherein the hydrogen of the -OH group is replaced
by another substituent.
(1) Note. Since monomeric vinyl alcohol does not exist, per
se, these polymers are generally prepared by hydrolysis of
vinyl acetate polymers to give free -OH groups in the chain.
The derivatives of this art collection must contain at least
some free -OH groups in the vinyl alcohol polymer.
Subclass:
910
Polymer of unsaturated acid or ester:
Art collection involving a binder which is a polymer of an
unsaturated acid or ester.
Subclass:
911
Cellulosic:
Art collection involving a binder which is cellulose or a
derivative thereof wherein the cellulose polymer chain
remains intact, e.g., regenerated cellulose, cellulose
acetate, etc.
Subclass:
912
With plasticizer:
Art collection involving a binder containing an ingredient to
increase flexibility.
Subclass:
913
Initiator containing:
Art collection relating to subclasses 270.1+ involving a
substance or composition which upon radiation initiates the
polymerization of a polymerizable substance in the subclasses
270.1+ product. The initiator may cause polymerization of a
substance inactive in its absence or may increase the rate of
a polymerization which would otherwise occur.
Subclass:
914
Cationic or anionic:
Art collection involving an initiator in the form of material
having either positively or negatively charged atoms or
radicals.
Subclass:
915
Redox or dye sensitizer:
Art collection involving an initiator which is a mixture of
an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent which reacts under
radiant energy to produce free radicals or a dye which
absorbs radiant energy to activate the polymerization
system.
Subclass:
916
Free radical:
Art collection involving an initiator which releases free
radicals upon irradiation.
Subclass:
917
With inhibitor or stabilizer:
Art collection involving an initiator containing an
ingredient functioning to inhibit polymerization or stabilize
a composition in storage.
Subclass:
918
Hydroxyl or carbonyl group containing as sole functional
groups:
Art collection involving an inhibitor or stabilizer which is
a compound containing hydroxyl or carbonyl as the sole
functioning group therein. The hydroxyl and carbonyl groups
may not be in such a relationship that they form carboxylic
acid.
Subclass:
919
Nitrogen compound containing:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator containing
a compound having nitrogen.
Subclass:
920
Nitrogen in heterocyclic ring:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator compound
containing nitrogen as a part of a heterocyclic ring.
Subclass:
921
Sulfur compound containing:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator containing
a compound having sulfur.
Subclass:
922
Sulfur in heterocyclic ring:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator containing
sulfur as a part of a heterocyclic ring.
Subclass:
923
Carbonyl compound containing:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator containing
a compound having a carbonyl group.
Subclass:
924
Carbonyl in heterocyclic compound:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator containing
a compound having a carbonyl group as a part of a
heterocyclic ring.
Subclass:
925
Halogen compound containing:
Art collection involving a free radical initiator containing
a compound having a halogen atom.
Subclass:
926
Spectral sensitizer containing:
Art collection relating to subclasses 270.1+ involving a
substance or compositions which are added to products to
increase the sensitivity of the product to radiation of a
portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as against other
portions of the spectrum.
Subclass:
927
Radiation-activated cross-linking agent containing:
Art collection relating to subclasses 270.1+ involving
substances or compositions which upon irradiation release
materials which cause cross-linking of other materials
present other than by reaction of ethylenic unsaturation.
Subclass:
928
AERIAL FILMS OR PROCESSES SPECIFICALLY ADAPTED FOR AERIAL
RADIATION IMAGERY:
Art collection involving radiation sensitive receivers used
to take aerial images and processes particularly adapted for
such receivers.
Subclass:
929
ANITBRONZE AGENT OR PROCESS:
Art collection involving a material which prevents silver
from turning to a red or copper color and the process of
using such material.
Subclass:
930
ANTICURL LAYER:
Art collection involving the use of a layer to prevent
coiling of the product.
Subclass:
931
ANTI-ULTRAVIOLET FADING:
Art collection involving the prevention of discoloration of
the product or composition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
512 for radiation sensitive product having a layer for
filtering ultraviolet radiation.
Subclass:
932
BINDER-FREE EMULSIONS:
Art collection involving a composition or product containing
an emulsion free of a binder.
Subclass:
933
BRIGHTENER CONTAINING:
Art collection involving a composition or product containing
a material which tends to render the same lighter in color.
Subclass:
934
CINE FILM:
Art collection involving film used in cinematography, i.e.,
movies.
Subclass:
935
COATING PROCESS MAKING RADIATION SENSITIVE ELEMENT:
Art collection involving a coating procedure in making a
radiation sensitive product.
Subclass:
936
COBALT COMPLEX CONTAINING:
Art collection involving a composition or product having a
cobalt complex.
Subclass:
937
CORONA DISCHARGE PROCESS:
Art collection involving use of corona irradiation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
532 for subjecting a synthetic resin or cellulose derivative
containing layer to a corona discharge.
Subclass:
938
DEFECT COATING:
Art collection involving the use of a coating material which
minimizes defects in the product.
Subclass:
939
DIMENSIONALLY STABLE MATERIAL:
Art collection involving the use of a material which renders
the product stable with respect to its dimensions.
Subclass:
940
DIRECT POSITIVE MATERIAL:
Art collection involving a composition or product having
material used to make a direct positive image.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
596 for a fogged direct positive.
Subclass:
941
DYE MORDANT:
Art collection involving a dye mordant.
Subclass:
942
ELECTRON BEAM:
Art collection involving the use of an electron beam.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
296 for electron beam imaging.
Subclass:
943
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE TREATMENT:
Art collection involving the use of hydrogen peroxide.
Subclass:
944
INFRARED:
Art collection involving the use of infrared radiation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
346 for visible imaging using radiation only.
348 for thermos:graphic process.
Subclass:
945
LASER BEAM:
Art collection involving use of a laser beam.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
363 for use of a laser beam in a color imaging process.
Subclass:
946
LENTICULAR:
Art collection involving the use of a lenticular surface.
Subclass:
947
LIGHT SENSITIVE TITANIUM COMPOUND CONTAINING:
Art collection involving the use of a radiation sensitive
titanium compound.
Subclass:
948
LIPPMANN:
Art collection involving a lippmann composition or product.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
568 for product containing a sensitized silver compound
having a particle size of 100 millimicrons or less.
Subclass:
949
LITHOGRAPHIC EMULSION:
Art collection involving emulsion used in lithos:graphic-type
process.
Subclass:
950
MATTING OR OTHER SURFACE REFLECTIVITY ALTERING MATERIAL:
Art collection involving the use of a material which modifies
the surface reflectivity of the product.
Subclass:
951
MAKING CAMERA COPY, E.G., MECHANICAL NEGATIVE, ETC.:
Art collection involving making a negative other than by
radiation imagery or art work type of preparing a make up,
e.g., model, diagram, etc., to be imaged.
Subclass:
952
MULTIPLE IMAGE PRODUCING ON SINGLE RECEIVER:
Art collection involving the production of plural images on a
single image receiver.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
54 333 and 394, for plural image formation.
Subclass:
953
NEUTRON BEAM:
Art collection involving the use of a neutron beam.
Subclass:
954
NONRESINOUS ADDITIVE TO PROMOTE INTERLAYER ADHESION IN
ELEMENT:
Art collection involving the use of a nonresinous additive to
cause layers to adhere one to another.
Subclass:
955
PRECURSOR COMPOUND:
Art collection involving use of a substance which precedes
the formation of another compound.
Subclass:
956
Interlayer correction coupler (ICC):
Art collection involving the use of an interlayer correction
coupler precursor.
Subclass:
957
Development inhibitor releaser (DIR):
Art collection involving the use of a precursor functioning
to release a development inhibitor.
Subclass:
958
Development dye releaser (DDR):
Art collection involving the use of a development dye
releaser precursor.
Subclass:
959
Blocked developers:
Art collection involving the use of precursor functioning to
block developing.
Subclass:
960
Blocked restrainers:
Art collection involving the use of precursor which restrains
blocking.
Subclass:
961
PROTECTIVE OR ANTIABRASION LAYER:
Art collection involving a protective or anti-abrasion
layer.
Subclass:
962
RADIATION-CHROMIC COMPOUND:
Art collection involving compounds which change color upon
being exposed to radiation.
Subclass:
963
RAPID ACCESS PROCESSING:
Art collection involving posting image processing in a time
period much shorter than normal.
Subclass:
964
THERMAL IMAGING COMPOSITION:
Art collection involving composition wherein the image is
produced by heat.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
141 338, 616, 617, 618, 619, and 620, for compositions
affected by heat.
Subclass:
965
TONER CONTAINING:
Art collection involving product having a color altering
substance.
Subclass:
966
X-ray:
Art collection involving the use of X-rays.
Subclass:
967
X-ray exposure process:
Art collection involving X-ray irradiation.
Subclass:
970
Radiation sensitive composition or product containing
specified antioxidant:
Art collection relating to radiation sensitive composition or
product having chemically identified antioxidant.
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