Processing apparatus for self-processing film unit with a folded applicator
US4401381A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/52
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A processing apparatus is provided for use with a self-processing film unit of the type including a photosensitive sheet-like film component and a folded and releasably sealed processing liquid applicator secured thereto. The apparatus includes a support for the film unit and an applicator manipulating mechanism that is operable to unseal the applicator and move it to an extended position overlying the film component to bring a substantially uniformly distributed supply of processing liquid carried on an interior surface of the applicator into contact with an outer surface of the film component to initiate processing of the film component.
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