US3647599A
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Ultrasonic film splicing apparatus
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1969-06-16
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1989-06-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for ultrasonically splicing together end-to-end two lengths of moving picture film or the like with a patch of splicing tape therebetween, comprising an ultrasonic horn, a stage for the lengths of film which is movable toward and away from the horn, tape feeding mechanism for intermittently feeding tape from a roll into position on the surface of said horn, and mechanism for cutting a patch of desired width from the end of said tape. The stage and the horn are provided with vacuum aperture for holding the films and the patch in place. An automatic control system acts to perform the operating steps in the necessary sequence.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray E Gardner
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:51
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/04; G03D15/043; B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/08; B29C65/48; B29C65/50; B29C65/5042; B29C65/5092; B29C65/78; B29C65/7841; B29C65/7847; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/114; B29C66/1142; B29C66/40; B29C66/41; B29C66/43; B29C66/70; B29C66/73; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/73921; B29C66/80; B29C66/82; B29C66/822; B29C66/8221; B29C66/824; B29C66/8242; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C66/8324; B29C66/87; B29C66/874; B29C66/8742; B29C66/90; B29C66/92; B29C66/924; B29C66/9261; B29C66/92611; B29C66/92651; B29C66/92653; B29C66/92655; B29C69/00; B29C69/005; G03C; G03C11/00; B29C65/4805; B29C65/481; B29C65/4815; B29C66/71; B29C66/735; B29C66/7352; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/764; B29L2031/7644
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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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |