US3783756A
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Exposing and developing apparatus for photographic composing device
Assignee: Visual Graphics Corp
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Filing: 1972-05-10
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-05-10
Abstract
Abstract An exposing and developing apparatus for a photographic composing device in which the photosensitive material to be exposed and developed is transported through a series of cells. Each cell has a transparent block overlying but spaced from the photosensitive material. Pumps deliver the developing and fixing solutions to the space between the blocks and the surface of the photosensitive material in a constant flow to insure uniform coverage of said material and minimize solution deterioration.
Inventors
- 👤 M Friedel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:56
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D5/00; G03D5/003; B; B41; B41B; B41B13/00; B41B23/00; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B27/00; G03B27/02; G03B27/14; G03B27/30; G03B27/303; G03D3/00; G03D3/02; G03D3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
An exposing and developing apparatus for a photographic composing device which includes a projector and means to direct a selected image into the exposing and developing device comprising a table, at least two pumping units carried by the table, a source of developing solutions for said pumping units, an elongated trough secured to the table along one margin thereof to receive developing solutions from the pumping stations, an elongated planar bottom portion in the trough, a source of photosensitive materials, means to transport the said photosensitive material across the trough bottom portion, at least a first and a second transparent block overlying the photosensitive material, said first block adapted to receive light coming from the projector therethrough, a bottom surface on said blocks spaced from and substantially parallel to the upper surface of the photosensitive material and spouts carried by the table to direct the developing solutions coming from the pumping units between the bottom surface of the blocks and the upper surface of the photosensitive material whereby the image projected upon the photosensitive material through the blocks may be processed into a permanent visible image.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
An exposing and developing apparatus for a photographic composing device which includes a projector and means to direct a selected image into the exposing and developing device comprising a table, at least two pumping units carried by the table, a source of developing solutions for said pumping units, an elongated trough secured to the table along one margin thereof to receive developing solutions from the pumping stations, an elongated planar bottom portion in the trough, a source of photosensitive materials, means to transport the said photosensitive material across the trough bottom portion, at least a first and a second transparent block overlying the photosensitive material, said first block adapted to receive light coming from the projector therethrough, a bottom surface on said blocks spaced from and substantially parallel to the upper surface of the photosensitive material and spouts carried by the table to direct the developing solutions coming from the pumping units between the bottom surface of the blocks and the upper surface of the photosensitive material whereby the image projected upon the photosensitive material through the blocks may be processed into a permanent visible image.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An exposing and developing apparatus according to claim 1 in which squeegees are disposed at each side of the blocks normal to the path of the photosensitive material and in wiping contact with the upper surface of said material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An exposing and developing apparatus according to claim 1 in which the transport means comprises spaced upstanding arms, clamping means carried by the said arms and means to rock the said arms to engage the photosensitive material and move it beneath the transparent blocks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
An exposing and developing apparatus according to claim 3 in which the clamping means consists of a jaw member carried at the upper end of each arm, a bell crank lever pivotally carried by each arm and a rockable cam coupled to the said bell crank lever to bring the said lever into grasping engagement with the jaw member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An exposing and developing apparatus according to claim 1 in which the elongated trough is provided with an inclined, photosensitive material supporting bottom portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |