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Film canister device for use in a film package assembly and a method for loading a camera therewith and a camera loadable thereby

US6447176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2001
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/30
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a film package assembly to be used within a camera such that conventional winding and rewinding components are eliminated. Provided is a film package assembly which includes a new light-tight film canister device, a roll of film and a film take-up cartridge. The film package assembly being designed so as to be loadable within a camera in non-darkroom or lighted conditions.

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