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US4283134A
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Film pack
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1980-04-24
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 2000-04-24
Abstract
Abstract An opaque casing houses a plurality of instant photographic film units each of which has spaced apart photosensitive and cover sheets and an access hole for introduction of processing fluid into the volume between the sheets. The casing has a container of processing fluid. Fluid passage means from the container terminate at a small cross-sectional area opening positioned to align with the access holes of successively exposed film units so that processing fluid can be introduced into the film units.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Columbus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:35
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/28; G03B17/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the uppermost film unit can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of the uppermost film unit is aligned; and a container of the low viscosity processing fluid in said casing having fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into each film unit after exposure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the uppermost film unit can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of the uppermost film unit is aligned; and a container of the low viscosity processing fluid in said casing having fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into each film unit after exposure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A film pack as defined in claim 1 further comprising a seal around said opening engagable by the uppermost film unit to inhibit processing fluid spillage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a container of the processing fluid in said casing having fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening; and valve means for controlling the flow of processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a container of the processing fluid in said casing having fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening; and valve means for controlling the flow of processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A film pack as defined in claim 3 wherein said valve means is adapted to be opened magnetically.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
167 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; and a container of the processing fluid in said casing having fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening, said opening being spaced from the slotted end wall for introducing processing fluid into the film units at a location spaced from the leading edge advanced through the slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; and a container of the processing fluid in said casing having fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening, said opening being spaced from the slotted end wall for introducing processing fluid into the film units at a location spaced from the leading edge advanced through the slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a flexible container of processing fluid in said casing, said container being compressible to pressurize the processing fluid; and fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
153 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a flexible container of processing fluid in said casing, said container being compressible to pressurize the processing fluid; and fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
150 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) an opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a flexible container of processing fluid in said casing, said container being compressible to pressurize the processing fluid; and fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
150 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) an opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a flexible container of processing fluid in said casing, said container being compressible to pressurize the processing fluid; and fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
172 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a flexible container of the processing fluid in said casing, said container (1) housing a sufficient quantity of the processing fluid for processing said plurality of film units and (2) being compressible to pressurize the processing fluid; and fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into the film units.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
172 words
A film pack comprising: a plurality of photographic film units, each of which (1) has means defining an interior enclosure, (2) is processable by a low viscosity fluid and (3) has a small access hole through which a supply of such fluid can be introduced into the enclosure of the film unit; an opaque casing housing said film units and having (1) a front wall with a light-transmitting area through which the film units can be exposed, (2) an end wall with an elongated slot through which exposed film units can be individually advanced from the casing, and (3) a small cross-sectional area opening with which the access hole of successively exposed film units can be aligned; a flexible container of the processing fluid in said casing, said container (1) housing a sufficient quantity of the processing fluid for processing said plurality of film units and (2) being compressible to pressurize the processing fluid; and fluid passage means interconnecting said container and said opening for introducing processing fluid into the film units.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |