Thermal processor employing replaceable sleeve
US7330200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03D13/002
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thermal processor for thermally developing an image in an imaging material. The processor includes an oven, at least one rotatable member positioned within oven, and a sleeve adapted to slideably fit over and selectively couple to at least a portion of the rotatable member. The sleeve has an exterior surface coated with a layer of polymer material and is positioned such that the layer of polymer material contacts and transports the imaging material through the oven as the at least one rotatable member rotates.
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