US3364552A
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Method and means for assembling and loading film cartridges
Assignee: Kahle Engineering Co
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Filing: 1965-11-18
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1985-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl A Napor
- 👤 William T Engel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:39
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53383; Y10T29/53465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSEMBLING AND LOADING A HOLLOW FILM CARTRIDGE HAVING SEPARATE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS AND INCLUDING A SPOOL AND A SCROLL OF INTERWOUND SENSITIZED FILM AND PROTECTIVE PAPER COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF MEANS FOR INSERTING THE SPOOL IN ONE OF THE CARTRIDGE PORTIONS, MEANS FOR CLOSING THE CARTRIDGE BY APPLYING THE OTHER CARTRIDGE PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARTRIDGE INTO AN UNLIGHTED AREA, MEANS FOR CUTTING AND ROLLING PRE-DETERMINED LENGTHS OF FILM AND PAPER WEBS TO FORM A SCROLL INCLUDING MEANS FOR LEAVING AN EXTENDING UNWOUND END PORTION, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE END OF THE FILM TO THE END OF THE PAPER, MEANS FOR OPENING THE PREVIOUSLY CLOSED CARTRIDGE AND FOR INSERTING THE WOUND SCROLL INTO ONE CARTRIDGE PORTION WITH THE UNWOUND END PORTION EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN CARTRIDGE, MEANS FOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSEMBLING AND LOADING A HOLLOW FILM CARTRIDGE HAVING SEPARATE TOP AND BOTTOM PORTIONS AND INCLUDING A SPOOL AND A SCROLL OF INTERWOUND SENSITIZED FILM AND PROTECTIVE PAPER COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF MEANS FOR INSERTING THE SPOOL IN ONE OF THE CARTRIDGE PORTIONS, MEANS FOR CLOSING THE CARTRIDGE BY APPLYING THE OTHER CARTRIDGE PORTION, MEANS FOR MOVING THE CARTRIDGE INTO AN UNLIGHTED AREA, MEANS FOR CUTTING AND ROLLING PRE-DETERMINED LENGTHS OF FILM AND PAPER WEBS TO FORM A SCROLL INCLUDING MEANS FOR LEAVING AN EXTENDING UNWOUND END PORTION, MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE END OF THE FILM TO THE END OF THE PAPER, MEANS FOR OPENING THE PREVIOUSLY CLOSED CARTRIDGE AND FOR INSERTING THE WOUND SCROLL INTO ONE CARTRIDGE PORTION WITH THE UNWOUND END PORTION EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN CARTRIDGE, MEANS FOR
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |