US4034389A
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Apparatus for developing a travelling photographic emulsion carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-22
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-09-22
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus has at least two containers for baths of treating liquid. Each container accommodates a plurality of guide rollers which guide the carrier in a loop-shaped path through the container, the path having a bight, and a deflecting roller which deflects the carrier in the bight. All of the rollers are at least partly immersed in the respective bath. A receptacle is provided for accommodating a body of fresh rinsing water, and a carrier transfer roller is at least partly immersed in the body of water in the receptacle and engages and transfers the carrier from one to the other of the containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich Huss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/13; G03D3/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing a travelling photographic emulsion carrier, comprising at least two laterally spaced apart containers having upper edges and being adapted to accommodate baths of treating liquid, emulsion carrier guide means in the respective containers and each comprising a plurality of guide rollers for guiding the carrier in a loop-shaped path having a bight, and a deflecting roller for deflecting the carrier in said bight, all of said rollers being located downwardly of the respective upper edges so as to be at least partially immersed in the respective bath, said guide rollers and deflecting roller in each of said containers being of identical diameters and being arranged in three rows in the respective container; a receptacle located intermediate said containers for accommodating a body of fresh water; and carrier transfer roller means at least partly immersed in the body of water and operative for engaging and transferring the carrier from one to the other of said containers.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing a travelling photographic emulsion carrier, comprising at least two laterally spaced apart containers having upper edges and being adapted to accommodate baths of treating liquid, emulsion carrier guide means in the respective containers and each comprising a plurality of guide rollers for guiding the carrier in a loop-shaped path having a bight, and a deflecting roller for deflecting the carrier in said bight, all of said rollers being located downwardly of the respective upper edges so as to be at least partially immersed in the respective bath, said guide rollers and deflecting roller in each of said containers being of identical diameters and being arranged in three rows in the respective container; a receptacle located intermediate said containers for accommodating a body of fresh water; and carrier transfer roller means at least partly immersed in the body of water and operative for engaging and transferring the carrier from one to the other of said containers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said receptacle is suspended intermediate said containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said guide rollers and deflecting rollers in each container are arranged in form of a center upright row, a first outer upright row for guiding the carrier in the descending portion of said path, and a second outer upright row for guiding the carrier in the ascending portion of said path, said center row and said second outer row each having an uppermost guide roller, the guide rollers of said second outer row except for the uppermost one thereof being mounted for synchronous rotation, and the uppermost guide roller of said second outer row being located slightly lower than the uppermost guide roller of said center row and having slight freedom of upward floating to abut said uppermost guide roller of said center row.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1; further comprising a feeding roller for feeding said carrier to said guide roller means and having a diameter which is about 1-2% smaller than the diameter of said rollers of said guide roller means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1; further comprising endless resiliently deformable counter-roller means above said transfer roller means in loose engagement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, said transfer roller means comprising a transfer roller having an axis of rotation; and further comprising two counter rollers loosely engaging said transfer roller at opposite sides of and symmetrically with reference to, said axis of rotation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1, said transfer roller means comprising a transfer roller having an axis of rotation; further comprising two counter rollers loosely engaging said transfer roller at opposite sides of and symmetrically with reference to, said axis of rotation; and means for directing rinsing water towards said transfer roller intermediate said counter rollers.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |