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US3777884A
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X-ray film
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1972-03-10
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A package for X-ray film wherein the sheets of film are in faceTo-face contact and held in a compressed condition within the package to avoid shifting of the sheets during shipment and handling.
Inventors
- 👤 M Hedin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D75/00; B65D75/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An X-Ray film package for a stack of X-ray film sheets to restrict any relative movement between the sheets during shipment and handling and affording a package convenient for use by the radiologist which will restrict film damage upon removal of the sheets seriatum therefrom, said package comprising: a stack of X-ray film sheets with the sheets in face-to-face contact, each sheet comprising a supporting sheet and an emulsion coating on each face thereof, a paper wrapping on said stack, a removable file having a flange substantially covering one face of said wrapping and a portion to substantially cover one end of said wrapping, an open ended box-like shell fitted over said wrapping and file to cover the opposite faces of the wrapping and the opposite end, securing means holding opposite edges of said shell tightly against the file to maintain the file and the stack of sheets under compression along their edges, and a light-tight pouch covering said shell, file and wrapped stack of sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An X-Ray film package for a stack of X-ray film sheets to restrict any relative movement between the sheets during shipment and handling and affording a package convenient for use by the radiologist which will restrict film damage upon removal of the sheets seriatum therefrom, said package comprising: a stack of X-ray film sheets with the sheets in face-to-face contact, each sheet comprising a supporting sheet and an emulsion coating on each face thereof, a paper wrapping on said stack, a removable file having a flange substantially covering one face of said wrapping and a portion to substantially cover one end of said wrapping, an open ended box-like shell fitted over said wrapping and file to cover the opposite faces of the wrapping and the opposite end, securing means holding opposite edges of said shell tightly against the file to maintain the file and the stack of sheets under compression along their edges, and a light-tight pouch covering said shell, file and wrapped stack of sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein said file has means adjacent said one end of the wrapping defining a handle permitting it to be easily withdrawn from the box-like shell and from its position in relation to the stack of sheets to relieve the compressive loading on said stack of sheets by said shell and securing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein said file has two flanges to substantially cover the opposite faces of said wrapping and the portion covering said one end has means defining a handle for permitting the file to be withdrawn from said shell to relieve the compressive loading on said stack of sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A package according to claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises strips of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape secured to edges of panels forming said shell, which panels cover the opposite faces of said stack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A package according to claim 1 comprising a box enclosing said pouch and having an easily opened end portion disposed adjacent the open end of said shell.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |