US3072037A
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Continuous film processing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-17
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip E Hixon
- 👤 Elmer E White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT PROCESSING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION WITH A TANK FOR HOLDING A PROCESSING LIQUID, OF AN ASSEMBLY OPERATIVELY POSITIONED IN SAID TANK, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUPERSTRUCTURE AND A FRAMEWORK SUPPORTED THEREBY, ROLLERS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPERSTRUCTURE AND SAID FRAMEWORK, A PAIR OF BELTS OF SPONGY CELLULAR MATERIAL TRAINED OVER SAID ROLLERS FOR RECEIVING A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT THEREBETWEEN, MEANS FOR EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID BELTS, AND A PLURALITY OF MEANS POSITIONED AT SPACED POINTS ALONG THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID BELTS IN SAID TANK FOR APPLYING A CONSTRICTING PRESSURE TO SAID BELTS WHEREBY THE LIQUID, TAKEN UP FROM THE TANK BY THE BELTS, IS APPLIED TO THE PRINT HELD THEREBETWEEN BY A PULSATING ACTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT PROCESSING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION WITH A TANK FOR HOLDING A PROCESSING LIQUID, OF AN ASSEMBLY OPERATIVELY POSITIONED IN SAID TANK, SAID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SUPERSTRUCTURE AND A FRAMEWORK SUPPORTED THEREBY, ROLLERS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPERSTRUCTURE AND SAID FRAMEWORK, A PAIR OF BELTS OF SPONGY CELLULAR MATERIAL TRAINED OVER SAID ROLLERS FOR RECEIVING A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT THEREBETWEEN, MEANS FOR EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID BELTS, AND A PLURALITY OF MEANS POSITIONED AT SPACED POINTS ALONG THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID BELTS IN SAID TANK FOR APPLYING A CONSTRICTING PRESSURE TO SAID BELTS WHEREBY THE LIQUID, TAKEN UP FROM THE TANK BY THE BELTS, IS APPLIED TO THE PRINT HELD THEREBETWEEN BY A PULSATING ACTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |