US3802983A
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Method for securing together photographic material and a tab
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1972-02-24
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A photographic material tabbing apparatus and method, by which a tab and the emulsion-bearing surface of photographic material are positioned in partially overlapping relation so as to interface portions respectively of the tab and the emulsion-bearing surface. The emulsion-bearing surface portion, interfaced with the tab portion, is softened in a manner causing the photographic emulsion to become adhesive. Thus, upon pressing together the interfaced portions of the softened emulsion-bearing surface and the tab, the adhesive emulsion will effect a bond between the tab and the photographic material.
Inventors
- 👤 D Epperson
- 👤 W Stockdale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:40
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/003; G03D13/005; B; B65; B65C; B65C1/00; B65C1/02; B65C1/025; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1798
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of securing together photographic material and a tab therefor, wherein the photographic material has an emulsionbearing surface which can be softened in a manner causing the emulsion to become adhesive, said method comprising: softening at least a portion of the emulsion-bearing surface of such photographic material to cause the emulsion to become adhesive; and pressing together a softened emulsion-bearing surface portion and such a tab.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of securing together photographic material and a tab therefor, wherein the photographic material has an emulsionbearing surface which can be softened in a manner causing the emulsion to become adhesive, said method comprising: softening at least a portion of the emulsion-bearing surface of such photographic material to cause the emulsion to become adhesive; and pressing together a softened emulsion-bearing surface portion and such a tab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the photographic material has an emulsion-bearing surface which when heated will soften and cause the emulsion to become adhesive, and wherein said softening step includes: heating at least a portion of the emulsion-bearing surface to cause the emulsion to become adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the photographic material has an emulsion-bearing surface which when wetted will cause the emulsion to become adhesive, and wherein said softening step includes: wetting at least a portion of the emulsion-bearing surface to cause the emulsion to become adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the photographic material has an emulsion-bearing surface which when wetted and heated will soften and cause the emulsion to become adhesive, and wherein said softening step includes: wetting and heating at least a portion of the emulsion bearing surface to cause the emulsion to become adhesive.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of securing together photographic material and a tab therefor, wherein the photographic material an emulsion-bearing surface which can be softened in a manner causing the emulsion to become adhesive, said method comprising: positioning such a tab and the emulsion-bearing surface of such photographic material in partially overlapping relation so as to interface portions respectively of the tab and the emulsion-bearing surface; softening an emulsion-bearing surface portion which is interfaced with a tab portion to cause the emulsion to become adhesive; and pressing together interfaced portions of the emulsion-bearing surface and the tab, when the emulsion is adhesive.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of securing together photographic material and a tab therefor, wherein the photographic material an emulsion-bearing surface which can be softened in a manner causing the emulsion to become adhesive, said method comprising: positioning such a tab and the emulsion-bearing surface of such photographic material in partially overlapping relation so as to interface portions respectively of the tab and the emulsion-bearing surface; softening an emulsion-bearing surface portion which is interfaced with a tab portion to cause the emulsion to become adhesive; and pressing together interfaced portions of the emulsion-bearing surface and the tab, when the emulsion is adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A method as recited in claim 5, wherein the photographic material is a film strip having a longitudinally extending series of image-bearing frames and the tab is a film tabbing strip having a longitudinally extending series of information areas which can be respectively aligned with the image-bearing Frames, and wherein said positioning step includes: arranging such a film strip and such a film tabbing strip so that the image bearing frames and the information areas are respectively aligned.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A method as recited in claim 5, wherein the photographic material has an emulsion-bearing surface which when wetted and heated will soften and cause the emulsion to become adhesive, and wherein said softening step includes: applying steam to an emulsion-bearing surface portion which is interfaced with a tab portion to cause the emulsion to become adhesive.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of securing together photographic material and a tab therefor, wherein a photographic material has an emulsion-bearing surface which when wetted and heated will soften and cause the emulsion to become adhesive, and wherein the tab is constructed of liquid permeable material, said method comprising: wetting such a tab; positioning a wetted tab and the emulsion-bearing surface of such photographic material in partially overlapping relation so as to interface portions respectively of the wetted tab and the emulsion-bearing surface; heating an emulsion-bearing surface portion which is interfaced with a tab portion; and pressing together interfaced portions of the emulsion-bearing surface and the tab.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of securing together photographic material and a tab therefor, wherein a photographic material has an emulsion-bearing surface which when wetted and heated will soften and cause the emulsion to become adhesive, and wherein the tab is constructed of liquid permeable material, said method comprising: wetting such a tab; positioning a wetted tab and the emulsion-bearing surface of such photographic material in partially overlapping relation so as to interface portions respectively of the wetted tab and the emulsion-bearing surface; heating an emulsion-bearing surface portion which is interfaced with a tab portion; and pressing together interfaced portions of the emulsion-bearing surface and the tab.
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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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |