US3291025A
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Sheet processing apparatus
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1964-05-15
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1984-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Ross
- 👤 Deforest E Inkley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:15
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/02; G03D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SHEETS OF PHOTOSENSITIVE MATERIAL IN A TANK CONTAINING A PROCESSING SOLUTION, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: GAS DISTRIBUTOR MEANS FOR DISPENSING A GAS INTO SAID TANK ALONH A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL, SPACED APART PLANAR ZONES FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID SOLUTION; A BASKET FOR INSERTION INTO AND REMOVAL FROM SAID TANK; SAID BASKET HAVING MEANS THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SHEETS OF PHOTOSENSITIVE MATERIAL AND GUIDING ONE OF THE ENDS THEREOF TO A FIXED PLANAR POSITION; AND POSITIONING MEANS ON SAID TANK AND BASKET COOPERATING TO POSITION SAID BASKET WHEN IT IS INSERTED INTO SAID TANK WITH SAID ENDS OF SAID SHEETS SUBSTANTIALLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH ONE OF SAID ZONES WHEREBY SAID GAS DURING ITS UPWARD MOVEMENT PASSES ALONG THE SURFACE OF SAID SHEETS TO PROVIDE SOLUTION AGITATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SHEETS OF PHOTOSENSITIVE MATERIAL IN A TANK CONTAINING A PROCESSING SOLUTION, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: GAS DISTRIBUTOR MEANS FOR DISPENSING A GAS INTO SAID TANK ALONH A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL, SPACED APART PLANAR ZONES FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT THROUGH SAID SOLUTION; A BASKET FOR INSERTION INTO AND REMOVAL FROM SAID TANK; SAID BASKET HAVING MEANS THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SHEETS OF PHOTOSENSITIVE MATERIAL AND GUIDING ONE OF THE ENDS THEREOF TO A FIXED PLANAR POSITION; AND POSITIONING MEANS ON SAID TANK AND BASKET COOPERATING TO POSITION SAID BASKET WHEN IT IS INSERTED INTO SAID TANK WITH SAID ENDS OF SAID SHEETS SUBSTANTIALLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH ONE OF SAID ZONES WHEREBY SAID GAS DURING ITS UPWARD MOVEMENT PASSES ALONG THE SURFACE OF SAID SHEETS TO PROVIDE SOLUTION AGITATION.
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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |