US4577951A
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Processing solution tank with hinged sections
Assignee: Fujifilm Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1984-09-21
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Granted: 1986-03-25
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Expires: 2004-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A processing solution tank specifically adapted for an office-type microfilm processing apparatus in which the operation of changing the processing solutions is eased. The tank is divided into two sections, each of which is composed of plural processing vessels. The two sections are joined together by a hinge so that they can be folded together. A carrying handle is fitted to the main body of each of the two sections, and the two handles come together when the tank is folded. The height of the handles is such as to prevent the processing solutions in the two sections from mixing with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Yutaka Takahashi
- 👤 Hiroshi Matsuoka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:08
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/13; G03D3/132; G03D13/00; G03D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In a processing solution tank for a lightsensitive material-processing apparatus having a plurality of processing vessels separated from each other by partitions, the improvement wherein said processing solution tank is divided into two sections hingedly connected to one another, and a carrying handle is fitted to a main body of each of said sections, said handle having a solid portion such that processing solutions in said two sections are prevented from mixing with each other when said sections are folded into abutment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a processing solution tank for a lightsensitive material-processing apparatus having a plurality of processing vessels separated from each other by partitions, the improvement wherein said processing solution tank is divided into two sections hingedly connected to one another, and a carrying handle is fitted to a main body of each of said sections, said handle having a solid portion such that processing solutions in said two sections are prevented from mixing with each other when said sections are folded into abutment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The processing solution tank of claim 1, wherein adjacent ends of said sections adjacent the hinged connection therebetween are provided with holding means for holding said sections together when unfolded into alignment with each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The processing solution tank of claim 1, further comprising at least one float for a respective one of said processing vessels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The processing solution tank of claim 3, wherein said float has a concave center portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The processing solution tank of claim 1, wherein upper ends of at least one of said partitions and end walls of said tank are provided with a pouring notch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The processing solution tank of claim 1, further comprising label means provided on said carrying handles for identifying solutions contained in respective ones of said vessels.
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) | 1989-03-24 | 1989-09-23 | 1990-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-24 | 1993-09-23 | 1994-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-24 | 1997-09-23 | 1998-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |