Edward P Abel

Title: Edward P. Abel: Photographic Materials and Timing-Layer Innovations.

Introduction

Edward P. Abel is an inventor associated with Webster, New York, and Eastman Kodak Company. His patent work includes innovations in photographic materials and color image-transfer film units. His portfolio includes 14 patents.

Latest Patents

Among Abel’s latest patents is “Photographic Material with a Temporary Barrier Layer.” It describes a polymer made from N-alkyl-substituted acrylamide and a crosslinking monomer, with a specified solubility parameter. The polymer can serve as a temporary barrier between reactants in photographic products, including as a process-timing layer in color image-transfer film units.

Another patent, “Vinyl-Ester Polymeric Timing Layer for Color Transfer Assemblages,” describes photographic assemblages, elements, receiving elements, and cover sheets that use a timing layer containing specified recurring units. The invention addresses the design of timing layers for color-transfer photographic systems.

Career Highlights

Abel’s patent contributions reflect work on polymer-based layers for photographic applications. His inventions focus on controlling interactions and timing within photographic products, particularly color image-transfer systems. His work is associated with Eastman Kodak Company.

Collaborations

Abel’s listed coworkers include David B. Bailey and Edward Weissberger. Their names provide context for the colleagues associated with his professional work.

Conclusion

Edward P. Abel’s patents document contributions to photographic materials and polymeric timing layers, with applications in color image-transfer products.