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Apparatus for processing photographic prints

Assignee: EGON A DITTMAN
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Filing: 1968-04-29
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-04-29
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Abstract

Abstract Apparatus for photographic development of either color or blackand-white prints using standard developing chemicals. An inclined platen receives the photographic paper. At the top of the platen is a transverse tube formed with spray holes, at the bottom a trough collecting liquid running off the lower end of the platen; sides of the platen retain the chemicals thereon. The trough has a discharge hose for draining chemicals into containers for reuse or rinse water into the sink and also a pump for recirculating chemicals through the tube. The tube has a valve and water connection to rinse water at one end and a connection to the pump at the other.

Inventors

  • 👤 Egon A Dittman
  • 👤 Marvin H Lincer

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 13:26
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D5/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim 24 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which said platen is supported by said support means at an angle of about 20* to the horizontal.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1974-01-18 1974-07-20 1975-01-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-01-18 1978-07-20 1979-01-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-01-18 1982-07-20 1983-01-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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