Claims
- 1. A method for applying an image to a receptor element, which comprises the steps of:
(i) providing a transfer sheet comprising a support having a first surface and a second surface, and a coating capable of receiving an image on the first surface of the support, (ii) imaging the coating, (iii) peeling the coating from the support prior to hand ironing, (iv) positioning the peeled coating on a receptor element, (v) positioning a non-stick sheet on the peeled coating which is positioned on the receptor element, and (vi) hand ironing the non-stick sheet to drive the peeled coating into the receptor element.
- 2. A method for applying an image to a receptor element, which comprises the steps of:
(i) providing a transfer sheet comprising a support having a first surface and a second surface, and a coating capable of receiving an image on the first surface of the support, wherein an effective amount of a non-stick material for peeling the coating from the support is provided on the first surface of the support beneath the coating capable of receiving the image, (ii) imaging the coating, (iii) peeling the coating from the support, (iv) positioning the peeled coating on a receptor element, (v) positioning a non-stick sheet on the peeled coating which is positioned on the receptor element, and (vi) hand ironing the non-stick sheet to drive the peeled coating into the receptor element.
- 3. The method of claim 1, wherein in step (ii), the coating is imaged with a laser copier or printer.
- 4. The method of claim 2, wherein in step (ii), the coating is imaged with a laser copier or printer.
Parent Case Info
[0001] The contents of Provisional Application U.S. Ser. No. 60/013,193 filed Mar. 13, 1996, on which the present application is based, is herein incorporated by reference.
Divisions (1)
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Number |
Date |
Country |
Parent |
09478458 |
Jan 2000 |
US |
Child |
09907634 |
Jul 2001 |
US |