Pao N Vang

Address:

1241 Matilda St, Saint Paul, MN 55117

VIN:

1NXBR32E47Z830035

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

COROLLA

Year:

2007

US Patent:

7172992, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/949899

Inventors:

Kevin M. Kidnie - St. Paul MN, US
Richard R. Ollmann - Woodbury MN, US
Pao Vang - Brooklyn Park MN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B41M 5/38

US Classification:

503227, 156235, 427146, 428 3239, 428 326, 428 3281, 4281951

Abstract:

The present invention provides a receptor element for use in thermal transfer imaging. The receptor element includes a coating having a polymeric binder and a biguanide bleaching agent. The biguanide bleaching agent is capable of bleaching an infrared-absorbing dye when the biguanide bleaching agent and the infrared-absorbing dye are in contact. A particularly suitable biguanide bleaching agent is 1-(o-tolyl)biguanide. The invention also provides compositions and methods for manufacturing a receptor element. Also provided by the invention is an imaging system for thermal transfer imaging. The imaging system includes a color-bearing element and a bleaching element, wherein the bleaching element includes a coating having a polymeric binder and a biguanide bleaching agent. The invention further provides methods useful in the production of integral proofs.

US Patent:

7226709, Jun 5, 2007

Filed:

Jun 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/455990

Inventors:

Kevin M. Kidnie - St. Paul MN, US
Pao Vang - Brooklyn Park MN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G06F 7/34
G06F 1/02
G06F 7/14
G06F 7/30
G06F 7/38

US Classification:

430 5, 430200, 430258, 430262, 430263, 430306, 430322, 430327, 4302711, 430964

Abstract:

A masking film has a unique polymeric binder in the imageable layer that enables the imaged film to be readily solubilized in non-chlorinated developers when it is used to form a relief image in a radiation-sensitive element, such as a UV-sensitive flexographic printing plate precursor. The polymeric binders in the imageable layer are resins that can be dissolved or dispersed in cyclohexane at 10% solids at 23 C. within 24 hours.

US Patent:

8199176, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

May 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/786465

Inventors:

Kevin M. Kidnie - St. Paul MN, US
Pao Vang - Brooklyn Park MN, US

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B41J 33/14

US Classification:

347217

Abstract:

Thermal transfer donor elements can be used to transfer color images to receiving elements to provide various elements such as color filters. The thermal transfer donor elements include a transparent polymeric substrate and, in order: a propellant layer comprising a gas-producing polymer that is capable of producing a gas upon heating by a thermal layer, and an infrared radiation absorbing compound, a barrier layer, and a thermal dye transfer layer one or more thermally transferable colorants. The barrier layer comprises a hydrophilic material and is transferred with the colorant to provide a transparent overcoat in the final color image. Color transfer can be achieved using laser thermal imaging.

US Patent:

20050181913, Aug 18, 2005

Filed:

Feb 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/780170

Inventors:

Pao Vang - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Tom Fruchey - Plymouth MN, US

International Classification:

A63B069/34

US Classification:

482083000

Abstract:

A sparring apparatus comprises a striking target attached to a rotating mechanism for rotating the striking target substantially about a substantially vertical axis. The striking target has sensors which detect a blow to the striking target.

US Patent:

20100157394, Jun 24, 2010

Filed:

Mar 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/406147

Inventors:

Kevin M. Kidnie - St. Paul MN, US
Pao Vang - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Linda A. Kaszczuk - Webster NY, US

International Classification:

H04N 1/46
B41M 5/40

US Classification:

358500, 428 3239, 428 326, 428 3252

Abstract:

A thermal element has a support and either a thermal donor layer or a thermal dye receiving layer. The thermal element also includes a spirobiindane in an amount of at least 20 mg/mthat provides improved dye image stability. These thermal dye elements can be used for color proofing.

US Patent:

6855474, Feb 15, 2005

Filed:

May 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/838940

Inventors:

Kevin M. Kidnie - St. Paul MN, US
M. Zaki Ali - Mendota Heights MN, US
Pao C. Vang - Brooklyn Park MN, US

Assignee:

Kodak Polychrome Graphics LLC - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

G03F007/36
G03F007/039

US Classification:

430200, 430201, 4302701, 430964, 428 3286

Abstract:

A donor element for proofing having at least a transfer material disposed on a substrate for the preparation of a digital halftone proof having consistent dot density characteristics over time. The donor element includes a transfer material having a donor binder, a cationic infrared absorbing dye, a thermally activated crosslinking agent and a dispersible material The donor element can also include a distinct, intermediate transfer layer disposed between the substrate and the transfer material. The donor element can be used in conjunction with a receptor element to provide a thermal imaging system.