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Film supply system for using with a photosensitive film imager

US6883796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2003
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B27/586
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A film supply system for use in an imager to separate sheets of photosensitive media from a film cartridge and deliver individual sheet of the photosensitive media to a film transport system. The film supply system comprises: a frame for attachment of the film supply system within the imager; a heel plate pivotably attached to the frame and actuatable by a motor; and a cup plate pivotably attached to the heel plate, the cup plate including at least one suction cup for selectively engaging a sheet of the photosensitive media.

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