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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 1996
Filed:
Apr. 06, 1995
James A Dowler, Greenwood, SC (US);
Tyson B Whitaker, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Julius D King, Jr, Huber Heights, OH (US);
Fumitaka Murayama, Okaya, JP;
Satoru Takizawa, Suwa, JP;
Masaao Gomi, Suwa, JP;
Fumiyoshi Itoh, Fujimi, JP;
Cycolor Imaging, Inc., , US;
Abstract
An exposure and pressure applicator device for use in printing an image onto an imaging media, containing photosensitive microcapsules comprising: an exposure means adjacent to the imaging media comprising at least one exposure-producing element which image-wise exposes the imaging media providing a latent image thereon; a pressure applicator means containing at least one point contact element to apply a uniform rupturing force to the exposed imaging media; and motive means for effectuating synchronous movement of both exposure means and pressure applicator means relative to the imaging media, are described.