US4800406A
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Apparatus for creating and checking correlation between negatives and prints in photographic laboratories
Assignee: Systel International SpA
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Filing: 1986-11-05
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Granted: 1989-01-24
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Expires: 2006-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for creating and checking correlation between negatives and prints in photographic laboratories comprising: means (3) for marking each film (5) with a number (4) written in machine-readable code, a reader (7) for said number (4) in the printing station (6), in the printing station (6), a printer (8) for reproducing said number (4) in the interspace (10) between two adjacent prints, in the finishing station (13), a reader (16) for the number (4) marked on each film (5) in the finishing station (13), a reader (17) for the corresponding number (12), and a circuit (18) which, during the cutting stage checks correspondence between the two numbers (4,12).
Inventors
- 👤 Roberto Signoretto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:38
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/001; G03D15/003; G03D15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In a method for creating and verifying correlation between film negatives and prints in a photographic processor having a printing station at which prints are made on print medium from the negatives, and a finishing station at which negatives and prints are inserted into an envelope, said method comprising steps of joining adjacent pairs of filmstrips thus forming a continuous strip from the filmstrips pertaining to different orders by means of labels bearing machine-readable control numbers between adjacent film strips, reproducing each of said numbers onto the print medium at the printing station, checking the correspondence in the finishing station between the control number of each film and the number reproduced on the corresponding series of prints, and producing an error signal in the event of any lack of correlation, the improvement wherein in the reproducing step, the machine-readable control numbers on the labels are transferred to the print medium photographically.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In a method for creating and verifying correlation between film negatives and prints in a photographic processor having a printing station at which prints are made on print medium from the negatives, and a finishing station at which negatives and prints are inserted into an envelope, said method comprising steps of joining adjacent pairs of filmstrips thus forming a continuous strip from the filmstrips pertaining to different orders by means of labels bearing machine-readable control numbers between adjacent film strips, reproducing each of said numbers onto the print medium at the printing station, checking the correspondence in the finishing station between the control number of each film and the number reproduced on the corresponding series of prints, and producing an error signal in the event of any lack of correlation, the improvement wherein in the reproducing step, the machine-readable control numbers on the labels are transferred to the print medium photographically.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the number (12) corresponding to the number (4) marked on each negative (5) is reproduced photographically on the paper strip (9), transversely to the direction of advancement of said paper strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that , the number (12) corresponding to the number (4) marked on each negative (5) is reproduced photographically on the paper strip (9) parallel to the direction of advancement of the paper strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method as claimed in claim 3 characterised in that, before reproducing on the paper strip (9) the number (12) corresponding to the number (4) marked on each negative (5), the interspace (10) in which said number (12) is to be reproduced is extended.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
An apparatus for implementing the method of claim 1, comprising a label applicator for joining adjacent filmstrips with labels preprinted with a first machine-readable control number, a first reader, in the printing station, for reading said number, a photographic printer, in the printing station, for reproducing the number on a space on the photosensitive print medium between two adjacent prints, a second reader, in the finishing station, for reading the second, corresponding number reproduced on the strip of prints, and a circuit for checking correlation between said first and second numbers and for signalling in the event of lack of correlation between the numbers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the reader (7) is a scanning laser reader, arranged to read the number (12) reproduced in the interspace (10) transversely to the direction of advancement of the strip of prints (9).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 5 characterised in that the reader (7) is a fixed beam reader arranged to read the number (12) reproduced in the interspace (10) parallel to the direction of advancement of the strip of prints (9).
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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) | 1992-01-24 | 1992-07-25 | 1993-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-24 | 1996-07-25 | 1997-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-24 | 2000-07-25 | 2001-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |