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Method and apparatus for photographic processing

US5387499A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1992
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/144
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of processing an imagewise exposed photographic material in a processing solution which is unstable to the extent that it deteriorates without external reaction in which the photographic material is passed through a tank containing the solution characterized in that the solution is circulated through the tank at a rate of from 0.1 to 10 tank volumes per minute.

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