US4198153A
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Processor for printing plates
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1979-01-18
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1999-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A semiautomatic apparatus for processing the imaged surface of a printing plate. The apparatus includes an enclosed tray in which a plate is processed and a storage tank for processing liquid. In a processing cycle, the tank and tray are moved in timed sequence to transfer the liquid from the tank to the tray and back and to drain subsequently introduced wash water from the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 James S. Hamlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:48
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/02; G03D13/04; G03D3/00; G03D3/02; G03D3/06; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/26; G03F7/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for processing the imaged surface of a photosensitive sheet, said apparatus comprising: a tray mounted for tilting movement, said tray having an upstanding rim; a lid for the tray; a storage tank for processing liquid; a hose presenting an open passage connecting the tank to the tray adjacent one end of the tray; a spray bar adjacent said one end, there being a drain means at the other end of the tray; means mounting the tank for movement between positions where the normal level of solution in the tank is respectively below and above the tray; and extensible means connected to the tray for tilting its other end upwardly when the tank is moved to its position below the tray and for tilting said one end upwardly before a sheet is sprayed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for processing the imaged surface of a photosensitive sheet, said apparatus comprising: a tray mounted for tilting movement, said tray having an upstanding rim; a lid for the tray; a storage tank for processing liquid; a hose presenting an open passage connecting the tank to the tray adjacent one end of the tray; a spray bar adjacent said one end, there being a drain means at the other end of the tray; means mounting the tank for movement between positions where the normal level of solution in the tank is respectively below and above the tray; and extensible means connected to the tray for tilting its other end upwardly when the tank is moved to its position below the tray and for tilting said one end upwardly before a sheet is sprayed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tray is rectangular and mounted for tilting movement about an oblique, transverse axis and wherein said hose connection and said drain means are located in diagonally opposed corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said rim has spaced inner and outer walls and said inner walls have exhaust openings and wherein is provided an exhaust connection to the space between said walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the inner walls have exhaust openings above and below said lid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the photosensitive sheet includes a photohardenable layer.
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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) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |