US4536081A
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Data copy system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-08
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Granted: 1985-08-20
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Expires: 2003-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for photographically copying a light radiating image without the aid of an optical system by placing a photosensitive media directly on the image.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold A. Gell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:59
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C3/00; G03C5/00; G03C5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An apparatus for copying an image on an image display means, comprising: a photosensitive media; a container for said photosensitive media adapted to hold said photosensitive media adjacent to said image display means; an exposure opening in said container through which said photosensitive media may be exposed; an opaque cover for said photosensitive media dimensioned to render said exposure opening light impervious; means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover from said exposure opening while said photosensitive media is held adjacent to said image display means by said container, including an edge opening in said container for passing said opaque cover therethrough and between said exposure opening and said photosensitive media; stop means on said opaque cover for preventing the complete removal of said opaque cover from said container through said edge opening; and a developer applicator affixed to said opaque cover for applying developer to said photosensitive media.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
An apparatus for copying an image on an image display means, comprising: a photosensitive media; a container for said photosensitive media adapted to hold said photosensitive media adjacent to said image display means; an exposure opening in said container through which said photosensitive media may be exposed; an opaque cover for said photosensitive media dimensioned to render said exposure opening light impervious; means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover from said exposure opening while said photosensitive media is held adjacent to said image display means by said container, including an edge opening in said container for passing said opaque cover therethrough and between said exposure opening and said photosensitive media; stop means on said opaque cover for preventing the complete removal of said opaque cover from said container through said edge opening; and a developer applicator affixed to said opaque cover for applying developer to said photosensitive media.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
203 words
An apparatus for copying an image on an image display means, comprising: a photosensitive media; a container for said photosensitive media adapted to hold said photosensitive media adjacent to said image display means; an exposure opening in said container through which said photosensitive media may be exposed; an opaque cover for said photosensitive media dimensioned to render said exposure opening light impervious, including an exposure slot for exposing said photosensitive media as said exposure slot is passed thereover; a first opaque section; a second opaque section separated by said exposure slot from said first opaque section; said first and second opaque sections dimensioned to cover said photosensitive media except in the area of said exposure slot while said exposure slot is moved from one end of said photosensitive media to the other; the width of said exposure slot is dimensioned relative to the light sensitivity of said photosensitive media whereby proper exposure time of said photosensitive media is provided by the action of manually pulling said first opaque section from said container; and means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover from said exposure opening while said photosensitive media is held adjacent to said image display means by said container.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
203 words
An apparatus for copying an image on an image display means, comprising: a photosensitive media; a container for said photosensitive media adapted to hold said photosensitive media adjacent to said image display means; an exposure opening in said container through which said photosensitive media may be exposed; an opaque cover for said photosensitive media dimensioned to render said exposure opening light impervious, including an exposure slot for exposing said photosensitive media as said exposure slot is passed thereover; a first opaque section; a second opaque section separated by said exposure slot from said first opaque section; said first and second opaque sections dimensioned to cover said photosensitive media except in the area of said exposure slot while said exposure slot is moved from one end of said photosensitive media to the other; the width of said exposure slot is dimensioned relative to the light sensitivity of said photosensitive media whereby proper exposure time of said photosensitive media is provided by the action of manually pulling said first opaque section from said container; and means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover from said exposure opening while said photosensitive media is held adjacent to said image display means by said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2, comprising: a plurality of frangible microstructures containing developer for said photosensitive media affixed to said second opaque section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover comprises: a forward edge opening in said container for passing said opaque cover therethrough and between said exposure opening and said photosensitive media; and means to secure one edge of said opaque cover within said container to prevent said opaque cover from being pulled completely off of said photosensitive media and out of said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 4, further comprising: a reagent applicator secured to said second opaque section adjacent to said exposure slot for applying a reagent to said photosensitive media after said photosensitive media is exposed through said exposure slot as said opaque cover is drawn from said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2, further comprising a reagent applicator including: a moisture impervious substrate; a reagent bearing media secured to said substrate; a moisture impervious cover; a pressure sensitive adhesive on said substrate surrounding said reagent bearing media for sealing said cover to said substrate to form a storage container for said reagent bearing media and for securing said reagent applicator to said opaque cover when said cover is removed; and said reagent bearing media is dimensioned to fit within said exposure slot in said opaque cover and said substrate is dimensioned to permit engagement of said pressure sensitive adhesive surfaces of said substrate with said first and second opaque sections while said reagent bearing media is positioned in said exposure slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2, comprising: a first opening in said container for passing said first opaque section therethrough and between said opening and said photosensitive media; and a second opening in said container for passing said second opaque section therethrough and between said opening and said photosensitive media, said first and second openings adapted to permit said opaque cover to be pulled back and forth across said photosensitive media whereby said photosensitive media may be exposed through said exposure slot.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for creating a copy of a display, including the steps of: placing a photosensitive media against said display; holding said photosensitive media in position with an adhesive means; exposing said photosensitive media to said display for a predetermined period of time; and developing the exposed image on said photosensitive media, by sliding an opaque cover having an exposure slot therein between said photosensitive media and said display.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for creating a copy of a display, including the steps of: placing a photosensitive media against said display; holding said photosensitive media in position with an adhesive means; exposing said photosensitive media to said display for a predetermined period of time; and developing the exposed image on said photosensitive media, by sliding an opaque cover having an exposure slot therein between said photosensitive media and said display.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
A method for creating a copy of a display as defined in claim 8, wherein said developing process includes the further steps of: affixing a developer bearing applicator over said exposure slot and drawing said exposure slot across the surface of said photosensitive media to thereby apply developer to the surface thereof.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
112 words
An apparatus for copying an image on an image display means, comprising: a photosensitive media; a container for said photosensitive media adapted to hold said photosensitive media adjacent to said image display means; an exposure opening in said container through which said photosensitive media may be exposed; an opaque cover for said photosensitive media dimensioned to render said exposure opening light impervious; means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover from said exposure opening while said photosensitive media is held adjacent to said image display means by said container; and said opaque cover includes, an exposure slot for exposing said photosensitive media as said exposure slot is passed thereover.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
112 words
An apparatus for copying an image on an image display means, comprising: a photosensitive media; a container for said photosensitive media adapted to hold said photosensitive media adjacent to said image display means; an exposure opening in said container through which said photosensitive media may be exposed; an opaque cover for said photosensitive media dimensioned to render said exposure opening light impervious; means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover from said exposure opening while said photosensitive media is held adjacent to said image display means by said container; and said opaque cover includes, an exposure slot for exposing said photosensitive media as said exposure slot is passed thereover.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
103 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 10, comprising: a first opaque section; a second opaque section separated by said exposure slot from said first opaque section; said first and second opaque sections dimensioned to cover said photosensitive media except in the area of said exposure slot while said exposure slot is moved from one end of said photosensitive media to the other; and the width of said exposure slot is dimensioned relative to the light sensitivity of said photosensitive media whereby proper exposure time of said photosensitive media is provided by the action of manually pulling said first opaque section from said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 11, comprising: a plurality of frangible microstructures containing developer for said photosensitive media affixed to said second opaque section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 11, wherein said means to permit at least partial removal of said opaque cover comprises: a forward edge opening in said container for passing said opaque cover therethrough and between said exposure opening and said photosensitive media; and means to secure one edge of said opaque cover within said container to prevent said opaque cover from being pulled completely off of said photosensitive media and out of said container.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 13, further comprising: a reagent applicator secured to said second opaque section adjacent to said exposure slot for applying a reagent to said photosensitive media after said photosensitive media is exposed through said exposure slot as said opaque cover is drawn from said container.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
125 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 11, further comprising a reagent applicator including: a moisture impervious substrate; a reagent bearing media secured to said substrate; a moisture impervious cover; a pressure sensitive adhesive on said substrate surrounding said reagent bearing media for sealing said cover to said substrate to form a storage container for said reagent bearing media and for securing said reagent applicator to said opaque cover when said cover is removed; and said reagent bearing media is dimensioned to fit within said exposure slot in said opaque cover and said substrate is dimensioned to permit engagement of said pressure sensitive adhesive surfaces of said substrate with said first and second opaque sections while said reagent bearing media is positioned in said exposure slot.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
83 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 11, comprising: a first opening in said container for passing said first opaque section therethrough and between said opening and said photosensitive media; and a second opening in said container for passing said second opaque section therethrough and between said opening and said photosensitive media, said first and second openings adapted to permit said opaque cover to be pulled back and forth across said photosensitive media whereby said photosensitive media may be exposed through said exposure slot.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-19 | 1993-02-18 | 1993-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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