Photographic processor and method of operation
US5749017A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03D3/06
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photographic processor and/or system having a processing section containing at least one removable processing tank for containing a processing solution therein. The processing tank has an access opening, an outlet port and an inlet port. A recirculation system is connected to the inlet port and the outlet port of the removable processing tank for recirculating the processing solution through the tank. Identification means is provided on the removable tank for identifying the particular photographic chemical contained therein or the particular type removable processing tank. A lid may be provided for preventing spilling of the processing solution during removal, transporting and improved storage life of the processing solution.
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