US5600394A
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Smart film cartridge magazine
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1995-03-28
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2015-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A magazine having a plurality of cavities, each cavity designed for holding and dispensing a film cartridge. A memory is secured to the magazine for retaining and storing information relating to the magazine, cartridge, and/or photosensitive material.
Inventors
- 👤 Bradley C. DeCook
- 👤 Brian K. Gallipeau
- 👤 David P. D'Aurelio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:38
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/46; G03B27/462; G03B27/52; G03B27/62; G03B27/6271; G03B27/6285; G03B2206/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A magazine for holding a plurality of film cartridges, each having a photosensitive material disposed therein, comprising: a support structure having a plurality of cavities for holding and retaining the plurality of film cartridges therein, and a memory secured to the magazine for retaining information regarding the film exposed for controlling operation of a photofinishing device with respect to the film contained within the plurality of film cartridges and for identifying the location of each of said film cartridges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A magazine for holding a plurality of film cartridges, each having a photosensitive material disposed therein, comprising: a support structure having a plurality of cavities for holding and retaining the plurality of film cartridges therein, and a memory secured to the magazine for retaining information regarding the film exposed for controlling operation of a photofinishing device with respect to the film contained within the plurality of film cartridges and for identifying the location of each of said film cartridges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A magazine according to claim 1 wherein said memory comprises a Serial EE Prom having a plurality of contacts for allowing information and power to be supplied to the Serial EE Prom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A magazine according to claim 1 wherein each film cartridge comprises a thrust film cartridge.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for processing of a photosensitive material disposed within a film cartridge, comprising: a) a magazine having a plurality retaining pockets, each pocket designed for receiving a film cartridge, said magazine having a memory for recording of information relating to the film disposed within each of the film cartridges and for identifying the location of each of said film cartridges; and b) a photofinishing device for conducting at least one photofinishing operation on the film contained within the plurality of cartridges, in accordance with information stored in said memory.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for processing of a photosensitive material disposed within a film cartridge, comprising: a) a magazine having a plurality retaining pockets, each pocket designed for receiving a film cartridge, said magazine having a memory for recording of information relating to the film disposed within each of the film cartridges and for identifying the location of each of said film cartridges; and b) a photofinishing device for conducting at least one photofinishing operation on the film contained within the plurality of cartridges, in accordance with information stored in said memory.
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