US3286092A
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Radiographic film cassette and film holder with means for automatic unloading of thefilm into a processing apparatus
Assignee: GAF Chemicals Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-24
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Delbert W Sames
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:26
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/045; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A CASSETTE FOR RADIOGRAPHIC SHEET MATERIAL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A MAIN FRAME HAVING A BASE PLATE, CHANNELED SIDES AND ONE OPEN SIDE, AN X-RAY TRANSPARENT COVER ON SAID FRAME, A FILM HOLDER COMPRISING A PAIR OF SHEET MEMBERS JOINED AT ONE END AND NORMALLY BIASED TO SPRING APART, GUIDE CHANNELS IN SAID MAIN FRAME ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE HOLDER AND TO BRING ITS SHEET MEMBERS LOOSELY TOGETHER, AND MATING LOCKING PADS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID HOLDER AND SAID FRAME RESPECTIVELY, SAID PADS BEING ADAPTED WHEN IN LOCKING POSITION TO CLAMP THE FILM IN SAID HOLDER, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PADS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A CASSETTE FOR RADIOGRAPHIC SHEET MATERIAL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A MAIN FRAME HAVING A BASE PLATE, CHANNELED SIDES AND ONE OPEN SIDE, AN X-RAY TRANSPARENT COVER ON SAID FRAME, A FILM HOLDER COMPRISING A PAIR OF SHEET MEMBERS JOINED AT ONE END AND NORMALLY BIASED TO SPRING APART, GUIDE CHANNELS IN SAID MAIN FRAME ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE HOLDER AND TO BRING ITS SHEET MEMBERS LOOSELY TOGETHER, AND MATING LOCKING PADS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID HOLDER AND SAID FRAME RESPECTIVELY, SAID PADS BEING ADAPTED WHEN IN LOCKING POSITION TO CLAMP THE FILM IN SAID HOLDER, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PADS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |