US4112165A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
X-ray film mount
Assignee: Russell Manufacturing Co
•
Filing: 1976-05-21
•
Granted: 1978-09-05
•
Expires: 1996-05-21
Abstract
Abstract Mount for film elements consisting of two panels having generally matching apertures, the apertures of one being provided with notches to expose the coating of a visually-evident nature provided on the inner surface of the other to assist in the insertion of the film elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm Clifford Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:12
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/64; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24298; Y10T428/24322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A mount for X-ray film element, comprising: (a) a first panel having primary apertures, each of which is smaller than a film element, (b) a second panel having secondary apertures similar to the primary apertures, (c) notches extending from opposite ends of each of the secondary apertures comprising, a first notch which is rectangular and whose length is less than the width of the aperture, and a second notch which is elongated and whose length is greater than the width of a film element, (d) a coating of visually-evident nature provided on the inner surface of the first panel to be exposed by the said notches in the second panel, the outer surface of the second panel having a dark color and the said coating on the inner surface of the first panel being of a relatively light contrasting color, and (e) an adhesive connecting the first and second panels in a face-to-face relationship with the primary and secondary apertures in substantial registry with the exception that a strip of adhesive-free inner surface is provided around the primary aperture to allow the insertion of the film element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A mount for X-ray film element, comprising: (a) a first panel having primary apertures, each of which is smaller than a film element, (b) a second panel having secondary apertures similar to the primary apertures, (c) notches extending from opposite ends of each of the secondary apertures comprising, a first notch which is rectangular and whose length is less than the width of the aperture, and a second notch which is elongated and whose length is greater than the width of a film element, (d) a coating of visually-evident nature provided on the inner surface of the first panel to be exposed by the said notches in the second panel, the outer surface of the second panel having a dark color and the said coating on the inner surface of the first panel being of a relatively light contrasting color, and (e) an adhesive connecting the first and second panels in a face-to-face relationship with the primary and secondary apertures in substantial registry with the exception that a strip of adhesive-free inner surface is provided around the primary aperture to allow the insertion of the film element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mount as recited in claim 1, wherein the said coating is white in color.
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) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |