Method of processing photographic material and photographic processing apparatus
AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsAnthony Earle, John Richard Fyson
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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.
Claims11
A method of processing a sheet of photographic material, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) forming the sheet into a generally tubular configuration, said sheet being joined to hold it in the generally tubular configuration;
- b) rotating the sheet using at least one pair of drive rollers between which the sheet has been inserted;
- and
- c) applying processing solution to at least one surface of the sheet.
Photographic processing apparatus for processing a sheet of photographic material formed into a generally tubular configuration, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one pair of drive rollers for rotating the sheet;
- and
- at least one of the drive rollers applying processing solution to at least one surface of the sheet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.