US3187659A
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Drum processing device
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1964-05-08
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1984-05-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles O Edens
- 👤 Albert H Schick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:52
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D5/00; G03D5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A DEVICE FOR APPLYING PROCESSING LIQUIDS TO A SURFACE TO BE PROCESSED OF A PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL COMPRISING (A) A LIQUID SUPPLY MEANS ADAPTED TO PROVIDE SELECTED PROCESSING LIQUIDS, ONE AT A TIME, FOR PROCESSING SUCH SURFACE OF SUCH PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL; (B) A DRUM HAVINGG A LIQUID CARRYING PERIPHERAL SURFACE WHICH IS PARTIALLY IMMERSED IN SAID SUPPLY MEANS; (C) MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID DRUM ABOUT A FIXED AXIS TO MOVE SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE THROUGH SAID SUPPLY MEANS SO THAT LIQUID FROM SAID SUPPLY IS RECEIVED ON SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE; AND (D) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING, DURING ROTATION OF SAID DRUM, SAID MATERIAL IN A STATIONARY POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID FIXED AXIS WITH SAID MATERIAL SURFACE DISPOSED AGAINST THE RECEIVED LIQUID ON SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE SO THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID MATERIAL SURFACE IS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN CONTACT WITH SUCH LIQUID; WHEREBY THE SELECTED PROCESSING LIQUIDS PROVIDED BY SAID SUPPLY MEANS ARE TRANSPORTED BY SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE AND APPLIED TO SAID MATERIAL SURFACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
A DEVICE FOR APPLYING PROCESSING LIQUIDS TO A SURFACE TO BE PROCESSED OF A PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL COMPRISING (A) A LIQUID SUPPLY MEANS ADAPTED TO PROVIDE SELECTED PROCESSING LIQUIDS, ONE AT A TIME, FOR PROCESSING SUCH SURFACE OF SUCH PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL; (B) A DRUM HAVINGG A LIQUID CARRYING PERIPHERAL SURFACE WHICH IS PARTIALLY IMMERSED IN SAID SUPPLY MEANS; (C) MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID DRUM ABOUT A FIXED AXIS TO MOVE SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE THROUGH SAID SUPPLY MEANS SO THAT LIQUID FROM SAID SUPPLY IS RECEIVED ON SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE; AND (D) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING, DURING ROTATION OF SAID DRUM, SAID MATERIAL IN A STATIONARY POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID FIXED AXIS WITH SAID MATERIAL SURFACE DISPOSED AGAINST THE RECEIVED LIQUID ON SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE SO THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID MATERIAL SURFACE IS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN CONTACT WITH SUCH LIQUID; WHEREBY THE SELECTED PROCESSING LIQUIDS PROVIDED BY SAID SUPPLY MEANS ARE TRANSPORTED BY SAID PERIPHERAL SURFACE AND APPLIED TO SAID MATERIAL SURFACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |