US5031773A
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Photographic image set
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1990-06-15
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2010-06-15
Abstract
Abstract In a final phase of the photographic process a customer generally receives an envelope containing a group of prints and a plurality of strips of negatives associated with the prints. Packaging the prints and negatives in this manner can lead to the negatives getting demand and/or the negatives getting separated from the original prints, thus making it difficult to produce high quailty reprints and making it difficult to determine which negative is to be reprinted. A photographic image set including an index print integrally stored with the associated negative strips provides a convenient single storage and retrieval system. A method of making the photographic image set provides acceptable overall exposure of the index print and reduces the incidence of damage to the negative strips.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Manico
- 👤 William L. Burnham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:11
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/001; G03B; G03B2227/00; G03B2227/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A holder for storing a photographic image set, said holder comprising: a first transparent wall; a second transparent wall; means for affixing said second wall to said first wall at discrete elongated parallel sections to form respective sleeves for accepting photographic negative strips; a light diffusing element substantially coextensive with at least said sleeves; and means for affixing said diffusing element to one of said transparent walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A holder for storing a photographic image set, said holder comprising: a first transparent wall; a second transparent wall; means for affixing said second wall to said first wall at discrete elongated parallel sections to form respective sleeves for accepting photographic negative strips; a light diffusing element substantially coextensive with at least said sleeves; and means for affixing said diffusing element to one of said transparent walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, wherein said light diffusing element comprises a layer of a translucent adhesive coated on at least said sleeves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, wherein said light diffusing element comprises a third transparent wall; and means for affixing said third transparent wall to one of said first or second transparent walls at at least two opposing edges of said walls to form a pocket for receiving an index print.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, wherein said light diffusing element comprises a third transparent wall; and means for affixing said third transparent wall to one of said first or second transparent walls along at least three edges of said walls to form a pocket for receiving an index print.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
A photographic image set including an index print having a plurality of images recorded thereon and at least one negative strip cut into lengths having a predetermined number of frames corresponding to the images on the index print, said image set comprising: a transparent negative holder having a first wall attached to a second wall defining a pocket and having an opening on at least one end of said pocket, said pocket is divided into at least two discrete sections for holding the negative strip, each section having a similar size and shape to the negative strip; and means for integrally storing said transparent negative holder with the index print.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
A photographic image set including an index print having a plurality of images recorded thereon and at least one negative strip cut into lengths having a predetermined number of frames corresponding to the images on the index print, said image set comprising: a transparent negative holder having a first wall attached to a second wall defining a pocket and having an opening on at least one end of said pocket, said pocket is divided into at least two discrete sections for holding the negative strip, each section having a similar size and shape to the negative strip; and means for integrally storing said transparent negative holder with the index print.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The photographic image set as defined in claim 5, wherein said means for storing includes a clear adhesive layer coated on an outer side of one of said walls for adhering said transparent negative holder to said index print.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The photographic image set as defined in claim 5, wherein said means for storing includes a third wall attached to said second wall defining a pocket similar in size and shape to the index print for storing the index print with the negative strip; and means for fixing said third wall to said second wall sealed along at least two opposing edges of said walls defining an opening for inserting the index print.
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) | 1994-07-15 | 1995-01-14 | 1995-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-15 | 1999-01-14 | 1999-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-15 | 2003-01-14 | 2003-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |