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Photosensitive material processing apparatus

US6910815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2002
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03D3/132
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a photosensitive material processing apparatus in which a photosensitive material is processed with a processing solution. Reliable liquid displacement in the vicinity of the surface of a photosensitive material, and uniform temperature adjustment can be performed. Also, damage or a transport deficiency, caused by a corner of the material coming into a through hole when a conveyance path of the photosensitive material is formed can be prevented. When pre-washing processing is carried out prior to development processing using a developer, processing unevenness in which an overcoat layer partially remains can be prevented. An operation of mounting and removing conveyance rollers disposed in a pair is facilitated and a proper nipping force can be imparted between a conveyance roller pair. Mounting of a replenisher case filled with a replenisher is facilitated and a replenisher is kept from remaining in piping or in a replenisher case.

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