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US3311039A
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Photographic fluid processing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-09
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1984-07-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucas Christopher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:52
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM, OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A TANK HAVING THEREIN A PROCESSING SOLUTION, A CONVEYOR MEANS FOR SAID FILM INCLUDING AN ENDLESS POROUS BELT CARRIED BY A PAIR OF SPACED ROTATABLE ROLLERS WITHIN SAID TANK, A VACUUM MANIFOLD DISPOSED WITHIN THE AREA DEFINED BY SAID BELT, AT LEAST ONE PRESSURE SPRAY MANIFOLD WITHIN THE TANK AND SPACED FROM ONE OF THE ELONGATED SIDE SURFACES OF SAID BELT, A LENGTH OF TUBING BETWEEN SAID VACUUM MANIFOLD AND SAID PRESSURE SPRAY MANIFOLD, AND MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID TUBING FOR EXTRACTING THE LIQUID PROCESSING SOLUTION FROM SAID VACUUM MANIFOLD AND DIRECTING SAID SOLUTION INTO SAID PRESSURE SPRAY MANIFOLD AND ONTO SAID FILM TO MAINTAIN SAID FILM ON SAID BELT IN ITS TRAVEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM, OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A TANK HAVING THEREIN A PROCESSING SOLUTION, A CONVEYOR MEANS FOR SAID FILM INCLUDING AN ENDLESS POROUS BELT CARRIED BY A PAIR OF SPACED ROTATABLE ROLLERS WITHIN SAID TANK, A VACUUM MANIFOLD DISPOSED WITHIN THE AREA DEFINED BY SAID BELT, AT LEAST ONE PRESSURE SPRAY MANIFOLD WITHIN THE TANK AND SPACED FROM ONE OF THE ELONGATED SIDE SURFACES OF SAID BELT, A LENGTH OF TUBING BETWEEN SAID VACUUM MANIFOLD AND SAID PRESSURE SPRAY MANIFOLD, AND MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID TUBING FOR EXTRACTING THE LIQUID PROCESSING SOLUTION FROM SAID VACUUM MANIFOLD AND DIRECTING SAID SOLUTION INTO SAID PRESSURE SPRAY MANIFOLD AND ONTO SAID FILM TO MAINTAIN SAID FILM ON SAID BELT IN ITS TRAVEL.
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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |