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Film removal mechanism for use with a thermal drum processor system

US6091480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1997
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03D13/046
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A film removal mechanism to aid in removing film from a thermal drum processor. The film removal mechanism includes a body having a thin, film removal edge, wherein the body extends longitudinally along the drum surface in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of drum rotation. At least a portion of the film removal edge contacts the drum surface. A mechanism is provided for coupling the body to the thermal drum processor.

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