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Reader card for densitometric test analysis

US4568184A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1983
Grant dateFeb 4, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/5911
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reader card for use in densitometric test analysis wherein a film having data recorded as spots thereon is supported by and retained on a base card, the reader card further having an area for use in establishing initial conditions for the optical system of the densitometer and a series of borders for indicating the relative position of the film on the card to the optical system of the densitometer. In a preferred embodiment, the reader card includes a base card having an opening therethrough, and an overlay thereover. The overlay retains the film in place and includes a black band covering the film, the black band having windows therethrough for observing and measuring the spots.

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