US3649832A
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Film identification apparatus
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1970-08-05
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1990-08-05
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus including an illuminable tongue supporting an information-bearing card for insertion into a cassette for the formation of a latent image of the information on a portion of a photographic film sheet contained within the cassette. The cassette includes a cavity adjacent the film portion that is to receive the information and a slot positioned along a portion of one edge of the cassette to permit entry of the tongue into the cavity. In the slot area the cassette is made light tight by an openable flexible light lock, such as interlocking flaps. The apparatus includes the improvement of a sleeve positioned about and slidably connected to the tongue to maintain the light lock open and isolated from the tongue as the tongue is relatively moved into the cassette so that rubbing between the tongue and the light lock is eliminated during the major portion of the relative movement of the tongue into the cassette. In addition increased image resolution is obtained by adapting the tip of the tongue when in the cassette to deflect away from the film so that intimate contact between the card and the film is ensured.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen R Lentz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:13
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In an apparatus including a member for insertion into a container for the forming of an image on a portion of a photographically sensitized sheet in said container, said container having a slot for receiving said member and openable flexible slot closure means positioned adjacent said slot for preventing light from entering said container through said slot, the improvement which comprises: means included in said apparatus and positioned adjacent to and relatively slidably movable with respect to said member for maintaining said slot closure means open and isolated from said member so that rubbing between said member and said slot closure means is eliminated during the major portion of the relative movement of said member into said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In an apparatus including a member for insertion into a container for the forming of an image on a portion of a photographically sensitized sheet in said container, said container having a slot for receiving said member and openable flexible slot closure means positioned adjacent said slot for preventing light from entering said container through said slot, the improvement which comprises: means included in said apparatus and positioned adjacent to and relatively slidably movable with respect to said member for maintaining said slot closure means open and isolated from said member so that rubbing between said member and said slot closure means is eliminated during the major portion of the relative movement of said member into said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said slot closure means of said container includes an upper element and a lower element which cooperate to close said slot and wherein said means for maintaining said slot open includes a first element for maintaining said upper element in the open position and a second element positioned in spaced relationship from said first element for maintaining said lower element in the open position, said first and second elements being spaced sufficiently apart so that said member may be positioned therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining said slot open comprises a sleeve positioned about said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said member supports an element having the information to be applied to said sheet and said member includes means for transferring a latent image of said information to said sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said member supports an element having the information to be applied to said sheet and said member includes a deflectable tip at its leading end, said tip being adapted to deflect away from said sheet when in said container to permit intimate contact between said information element and said sheet, and said apparatus includes means for supporting said tip in its nondeflected position for entrance into said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said member includes a carrier element having a flat body portion and a tapered tip, said tip being adapted to curve away from said sheet when in said container; a flat rigid panel lamp support positioned on said carrier member; and a flat panel lamp positioned on said panel support for exposing said portion of said sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 6 wherein said apparatus further includes means for supporting said tip in its nondeflected position for entrance into said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
In an apparatus including a member for supporting an information bearing element for insertion into a container for applying information on a portion of a photographically sensitized sheet in said container, said container having a slot for receiving said member and openable flexible slot closure means positioned adjacent said slot for preventing light from entering said container through said slot, the improvement which comprises: a deflectable tip at the leading end of said member, said tip being adapted to deflect away from said sheet when in said container, and said apparatus further including means for supporting said tip in its nondeflected position for entrance into said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
In an apparatus including a member for supporting an information bearing element for insertion into a container for applying information on a portion of a photographically sensitized sheet in said container, said container having a slot for receiving said member and openable flexible slot closure means positioned adjacent said slot for preventing light from entering said container through said slot, the improvement which comprises: a deflectable tip at the leading end of said member, said tip being adapted to deflect away from said sheet when in said container, and said apparatus further including means for supporting said tip in its nondeflected position for entrance into said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention according to claim 8 wherein said tip-supporting means is positioned adjacent said member and relatively movable along said member so that when said tip-supporting means is located adjacent the leading end of said member said tip is supported in the nondeflected position and when said tip-supporting means is located remote from said leading end said tip is deflected away from said sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 9 wherein said tip-supporting means is comprised of a sleeve positioned about said member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention according to claim 8 wherein said member includes a carrier element having a flat body portion from which said tip extends; and a flat rigid support element positioned between said carrier element and said information-bearing element for supporting said information-bearing element in intimate contact with said sheet while said tip is in the deflected position.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
168 words
A device for use with an element having information placed thereon for transfer to a photographically sensitized sheet positioned in a container, said container having a slot for receiving the information-bearing element and openable flexible slot closure means positioned adjacent said slot for preventing light from entering said container through said slot, said device comprising: a member of a size allowing entry into said slot, said member including a first element and a second element connected thereto and spaced from said first element so as to permit the information bearing element to be relatively slidably moved between said first and second elements, said first and second elements, said first and second elements being adapted to contact said slot closure means and to maintain said slot closure means open and isolated from said information-bearing element; whereby said information-bearing element may be relatively slidably moved between said elements without rubbing against said slot closure means during the major portion of the relative movement of said information-bearing element into said container.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
168 words
A device for use with an element having information placed thereon for transfer to a photographically sensitized sheet positioned in a container, said container having a slot for receiving the information-bearing element and openable flexible slot closure means positioned adjacent said slot for preventing light from entering said container through said slot, said device comprising: a member of a size allowing entry into said slot, said member including a first element and a second element connected thereto and spaced from said first element so as to permit the information bearing element to be relatively slidably moved between said first and second elements, said first and second elements, said first and second elements being adapted to contact said slot closure means and to maintain said slot closure means open and isolated from said information-bearing element; whereby said information-bearing element may be relatively slidably moved between said elements without rubbing against said slot closure means during the major portion of the relative movement of said information-bearing element into said container.
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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) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |