US3776483A
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Receptacle for a roll, reel or cassette of photographic film
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1972-05-25
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle or magazine comprises individual compartments in each of which a discrete strip of photographic film can be selectively positioned as a roll per se or as a roll contained by any one of a number of types of carriers. Each compartment receives a selected type of film in accordance with its carrier format. The film is dispersed through a withdrawal slot for introduction into processing apparatus when the receptacle is mounted thereon. The side of the casing containing the withdrawal slot is provided with mounting pins which permit the receptacle to be mounted relative to an entry slot for the processing apparatus. An indexing element on the processing apparatus is aligned with a scale on the receptacle to position the latter relative to the entry slot in accordance with the width of the film contained in the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Reitter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:24
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
307 words
A magazine for receiving a discrete strip of photographic film selectively contained therein as a roll, on a reel and in a cassette for introduction of said strip into a film handling device, comprising: a generally hollow casing having an open end and an end wall provided with a first slot and with a second slot spaced from said first slot; a compartment adjacent said one end wall and said open end and having an opening generally aligned with said open end for receiving said roll of film and having a discharge slot adjacent said first slot through which the strip of film can be withdrawn; first means arranged within said casing comprising a plurality of rolls rotatably mounted generally opposite said open end for rotatably supporting said reel of film, said reel being insertable in said casing through said open end with the strip of film being withdrawable through said second slot; second means arranged within said casing for supporting said cassette, said cassette being insertable into said casing through said open end with the strip of film being withdrawable through said first slot; first cover means pivotally mounted on said casing and movable between positions in which said open end and opening are normally covered and uncovered for selective insertion into one of said casing and said compartment of said roll, said reel and said cassette; and second cover means pivotally mounted on said casing and movable between an open position and a position normally overlying said one end wall to form therewith a withdrawal slot for the strip of film in an other wall of said casing opposite said open end and for providing a common passage for the strip of film being withdrawn through any one of said first slot, second slot and discharge slot for dispensing the same through said wIthdrawal slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
307 words
A magazine for receiving a discrete strip of photographic film selectively contained therein as a roll, on a reel and in a cassette for introduction of said strip into a film handling device, comprising: a generally hollow casing having an open end and an end wall provided with a first slot and with a second slot spaced from said first slot; a compartment adjacent said one end wall and said open end and having an opening generally aligned with said open end for receiving said roll of film and having a discharge slot adjacent said first slot through which the strip of film can be withdrawn; first means arranged within said casing comprising a plurality of rolls rotatably mounted generally opposite said open end for rotatably supporting said reel of film, said reel being insertable in said casing through said open end with the strip of film being withdrawable through said second slot; second means arranged within said casing for supporting said cassette, said cassette being insertable into said casing through said open end with the strip of film being withdrawable through said first slot; first cover means pivotally mounted on said casing and movable between positions in which said open end and opening are normally covered and uncovered for selective insertion into one of said casing and said compartment of said roll, said reel and said cassette; and second cover means pivotally mounted on said casing and movable between an open position and a position normally overlying said one end wall to form therewith a withdrawal slot for the strip of film in an other wall of said casing opposite said open end and for providing a common passage for the strip of film being withdrawn through any one of said first slot, second slot and discharge slot for dispensing the same through said wIthdrawal slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 1 wherein said casing comprises spaced, generally rectangular side walls and said one end wall and said open end are generally perpendicular to one another and to said side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 1 including a block member insertable into and retained in said casing by said first cover means for maintaining said reel in a freely rotatable relation with said rolls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 3 wherein said block member is provided with an arcuate cut-out portion, the surface of which extends around at least 180* of the peripheral edges of the flanges of said reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 4 wherein the size of said cut-out portion is in accordance with the diameter of the reel insertable in said casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 4 wherein said block member is provided with an extension for locating said cut-out portion relative to said rolls, thereby providing a cavity within which said reel is freely rotatable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 2 wherein said supporting means for said cassette comprises a recess in the inner surface of each side wall, conforming generally in size and shape to said cassette and located so as to position the strip of film contained therein relative to said first slot for withdrawal therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 7 wherein each of said recesses extends to said open end to permit insertion of said cassette into said casing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 2 wherein said supporting means for said cassette comprises an L-shaped plate secured to the inner surface of each side wall and cooperating with said one end wall to form a recess extending to said open end to permit insertion of said cassette into said casing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 2 wherein said plurality of rolls comprises a pair of spaced rolls rotatably mounted between said side walls within said casing and adjacent said other wall and said second slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 1 including means arranged within said casing and adjacent said withdrawal slot for guiding the strip of film therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 2 including guide means comprising a first roll rotatably mounted between said side walls adjacent said other wall and forming one edge of said second slot in said one end wall and a second roll rotatably mounted in said second cover means and engaging said first roll when said second cover means is in said overlying position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 12 wherein said first roll is provided with axially spaced shoulders for edge guiding the strip of film and said second roll is provided with a resilient surface for holding the strip of film in engagement with said first roll.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A magazine in accordance with claim 1 and including means arranged on the outer face of said other wall for supporting said magazine in a dispensing position relative to said film handling device.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |