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Retrofitted self-developing film assemblages and methods of making the same

US6517989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2002
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/32
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is an improved film assemblage of the self developing type that allows separation of both the pod and trap portions of the film frame, but sealing of the ends of the separated film portions including pod, trap, and image area. The present invention also provides such a film assemblage of the foregoing type whereby further ensuring uniform flow of the processing fluid during the spreading process. A method of manufacturing said film is also provided.

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