公开(公告)号：US06592270B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US10134253

申请日：2002-04-29

Applicant: Anthony Earle

Inventor： Anthony Earle

IPC: G03D302

CPC classification number: G03D3/065 ,  G03D3/06 ,  G03D13/006 ,  Y10T137/0753 ,  Y10T137/85954

Abstract: A solution delivery system for a processor holds and delivers the processing solutions at working temperature. The solutions are held in an airtight chamber in which they are heated to the correct temperature. The solution is then transferred to a holding chamber until released into the processor.

公开(公告)号：US06554506B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US10152869

申请日：2002-05-22

Applicant: Peter J. Twist ,  Anthony Earle

Inventor： Peter J. Twist ,  Anthony Earle

IPC: G03D500

CPC classification number: G03C5/261 ,  G03D5/06

Abstract: The method and apparatus supplies processing solution directly to the surface of a web of sensitized material by means of a movable applicator. The web and applicator are moved relative to each other to enable good mixing of the solution on the surface. The movable applicators can be moved in and out of contact with the material as required so that the process can be varied.

公开(公告)号：US06517264B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US10176182

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: Anthony Earle ,  Robert A. Arcus

Inventor： Anthony Earle ,  Robert A. Arcus

IPC: G03D304

CPC classification number: G03D13/046 ,  G03D13/006

Abstract: A processing drum is located within an enclosed chamber. The processing drum is rotated within the chamber, the chamber being provided with means to heat and circulate air throughout the interior thereof. At least one fin is provided around the outer periphery of the drum to aid heat conduction.

Abstract translation: 处理鼓位于封闭的室内。 处理鼓在室内旋转，腔室设有用于在其整个内部加热和循环空气的装置。 至少一个翅片设置在滚筒的外周周围以辅助热传导。

公开(公告)号：US06505979B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09920495

申请日：2001-08-01

Applicant: Peter J. Twist ,  Anthony Earle ,  Nigel R. Wildman ,  Leslie R. Wells

Inventor： Peter J. Twist ,  Anthony Earle ,  Nigel R. Wildman ,  Leslie R. Wells

IPC: G03D304

CPC classification number: G03D13/04

Abstract: A method of processing a photographic material in which the material is loaded into a rotatable chamber and a metered amount of solution is introduced into the chamber. The chamber is rotated and the solution is continuously swept along the surface of the material, forming a wave through which the material passes to enable uniform processing.

公开(公告)号：US06305854B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09464422

申请日：1999-12-16

Applicant: Anthony Earle ,  Peter J. Twist ,  Nigel R. Wildman ,  Richard N. Vernon ,  Charles S. Christ, Jr.

Inventor： Anthony Earle ,  Peter J. Twist ,  Nigel R. Wildman ,  Richard N. Vernon ,  Charles S. Christ, Jr.

IPC: G03D302

CPC classification number: G03D3/065 ,  G03C5/268 ,  G03C5/31 ,  G03C5/3958 ,  G03D3/132

Abstract: A method of processing photosensitive material which passes through at least two processing solutions in which the material is rinsed after passing through a first solution and prior to passing through the second solution. The mixture of rinse solution and recovered first solution is returned to the process cycle to replenish the first solution.

Abstract translation: 一种处理感光材料的方法，其通过至少两种处理溶液，其中在通过第一溶液之后和在通过第二溶液之前冲洗材料。 冲洗溶液和回收的第一溶液的混合物返回到处理循环以补充第一溶液。

公开(公告)号：US5887215A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-23

申请号：US881831

申请日：1997-06-25

Applicant: Anthony Earle ,  Leslie Wells ,  Mark McLennan

Inventor： Anthony Earle ,  Leslie Wells ,  Mark McLennan

IPC: G03D3/13 ,  G03D13/10

CPC classification number: G03D3/135

Abstract: Described herein is a clip arrangement for use in processing apparatus which have at least one continuous leader belt running therethrough for driving photographic material to be processed through the apparatus, the clip arrangement connecting the material to the leader belt. The clip arrangement comprises an adhesive element which secures the material to the belt.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是用于处理装置的夹子装置，其具有穿过其中的至少一个连续的引导带，用于驱动通过该装置处理的照相材料，夹子装置将材料连接到引导带。 夹子装置包括将材料固定到带上的粘合元件。

公开(公告)号：US5875371A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-23

申请号：US803251

申请日：1997-02-20

Applicant: Hugo Knecht ,  Rudolf Wacker ,  Rudolf Dech ,  Gabriele Poli ,  Eni Scodellaro ,  Anthony Earle

Inventor： Hugo Knecht ,  Rudolf Wacker ,  Rudolf Dech ,  Gabriele Poli ,  Eni Scodellaro ,  Anthony Earle

IPC: G03D3/06 ,  G03D3/08 ,  G03D3/13 ,  G03D13/00

CPC classification number: G03D3/132

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention include two half shells that can be operably joined together, in whose walls pouches are provided. Two elements, approximately formed as ladders, each include first transport rollers, the two ladderlike elements being configured for insertion in the joined together half-shells. The first transport rollers are disposed on the respective ladderlike elements in such a way that upon insertion of the ladderlike elements into the joined together half-shells, the transport rollers fit into the pouches of the walls of the respective half shells. Exemplary embodiments also include a central element which, after the insertion of the two ladderlike elements, can be placed between the two ladderlike elements to maintain the two ladderlike elements in position and which, together with the respective ladderlike elements and the respective walls of the half-shells, defines a conduit for photographic material to be developed. This conduit extends between each of the ladderlike elements and the central element, and between the walls of each of the half-shells and the central element. Second transport rollers are provided on the central element which, after the insertion of the central element, contact the first transport rollers of the ladderlike elements, so that the photographic material to be developed is guided between the first transport rollers and the second transport rollers and transported through the conduit.

Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例包括可以可操作地连接在一起的两个半壳，其中设置有袋。 大致形成为梯子的两个元件各自包括第一输送辊，两个梯形元件构造成用于插入连接在一起的半壳中。 第一输送辊以这样的方式设置在相应的梯形元件上，即当将梯状元件插入连接在一起的半壳中时，输送辊装配到相应半壳的壁的袋中。 示例性实施例还包括中心元件，其在插入两个梯形元件之后可以放置在两个梯形元件之间以将两个梯形元件保持在适当位置，并且与相应的梯形元件和相应的半壁 壳体定义了要开发的照相材料的导管。 该导管在每个梯形元件和中心元件之间以及每个半壳体和中心元件的壁之间延伸。 第二输送辊设置在中心元件上，在中心元件插入之后，接触梯形元件的第一输送辊，使得待显影的照相材料在第一输送辊和第二输送辊之间被引导， 通过管道运输。

公开(公告)号：US5752124A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US632992

申请日：1996-04-16

Applicant: Edward Charles Glover ,  Anthony Earle

Inventor： Edward Charles Glover ,  Anthony Earle

IPC: G03D3/02 ,  G03D3/06

CPC classification number: G03D3/06

Abstract: Described herein is an arrangement which allows solution to be supplied to a process from a `bag-in-box` arrangement, used solution being returned to an emptied `bag-in-box` arrangement for disposal. The arrangement includes a process (40) having an inlet (46) and an outlet (48) which is connected to a valve arrangement (10) by way of the inlet (46) and outlet (48). Respective `bag-in-box` arrangements (62, 64) are connected to the valve arrangement (10) which determines whether the `bag-in-box` arrangement is connected to the inlet (46) or the outlet (48) by its position. The arrangement provides a system in which new `bag-in-box` arrangements containing fresh solution for the process (40) are connected to inlet (46) thereof regardless of their relative positioning. Using the valve arrangement (10), the number of connections and disconnections for the `bag-in-box` arrangements is halved.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种布置，其允许将解决方案从“盒式包装”布置提供给处理，所使用的溶液被返回到用于处理的空的“袋装箱”布置。 该装置包括具有通过入口（46）和出口（48）连接到阀装置（10）的入口（46）和出口（48）的过程（40）。 相应的“箱包装置”布置（62,64）连接到阀装置（10），阀装置（10）确定“袋内装箱”布置是否通过进口（46）或出口（48）连接到入口（46）或出口 其立场 该装置提供了一种系统，其中包含用于过程（40）的新鲜解决方案的新的“箱包”装置连接到其入口（46），而不管其相对定位如何。 使用阀装置（10），“袋装箱”装置的连接和断开数量减半。

公开(公告)号：US5740983A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US680742

申请日：1996-07-15

Applicant: Anthony Earle ,  Edward Charles Timothy Samuel Glover

Inventor： Anthony Earle ,  Edward Charles Timothy Samuel Glover

IPC: G03D13/00 ,  G03D15/04 ,  G11B23/26 ,  B65H19/18

CPC classification number: G03D15/043 ,  G03D13/005 ,  G11B23/26

Abstract: A tapeless splicing system which allows the joining and separation of filmstrips without the use of tape. The system comprises forming an aperture (16, 26) in a leading end (12, 22) of a filmstrip (14, 20) and a tongue portion (28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36) in a trailing end (24) thereof. The tongue portion (28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36) of one filmstrip (20) is inserted through the aperture (16) of another filmstrip (12) by distortion as it is pushed through the aperture (16), the tongue portion (28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36) and the aperture (16) being sized and shaped to provide effective interlocking between the two filmstrips (14, 20).

Abstract translation: 无胶带拼接系统，无需使用胶带即可连接和分离胶片。 该系统包括在胶片（14,20）的前端（12,22）中形成一个孔（16,26）和在后端的舌部（28,29,30,32,34,36） 24）。 一个胶片（20）的舌部（28,29,30,32,34,36）在被推动通过孔（16）时通过失真插入另一胶片（12）的孔（16）， 舌部（28,29,30,32,34,36）和孔（16）的尺寸和形状以在两个胶卷（14,20）之间提供有效的互锁。

公开(公告)号：US5687419A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-11

申请号：US662550

申请日：1996-06-13

Applicant: Anthony Earle ,  John Richard Fyson

Inventor： Anthony Earle ,  John Richard Fyson

IPC: G03D5/06

CPC classification number: G03D5/067

Abstract: Described herein is a method and apparatus for processing photographic material in sheet form. The sheet (2) to be processed is formed into a generally tubular configuration and inserted between the nip of a pair of drive rollers (4, 6). Processing solution is applied to one or both surfaces of the sheet (2) via hopper arrangements (20, 22) formed in association with drive rollers (4, 6) and/or by applicator rollers (40, 42) having associated hoppers (44, 46) which are spaced from the drive rollers (4, 6). Squeegee rollers (30, 32) are also provided for removing excess processing solution.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的是用于处理片材形式的照相材料的方法和装置。 待加工的片材（2）形成为大致管状的构造并且插入在一对驱动辊（4,6）的辊隙之间。 通过与驱动辊（4,6）相关联的料斗装置（20,22）和/或具有相关联的料斗（44）的施加器辊（40,42）将加工溶液施加到片材（2）的一个或两个表面上 ，46），其与驱动辊（4,6）间隔开。 还提供刮板辊（30,32）以去除多余的处理液。