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AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsRaymond Eugene Wess, Ralph Leonard Piccinino, Jr., John Howard Rosenburgh
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A method and apparatus for processing a photosensitive material. The apparatus includes at least one processing section and a replenishment system for delivering replenishment solution contained within a container to the processing section. The replenishment system including a single device for withdrawing replenishment solution from the container and for monitoring the level of the replenishment solution contained in the container. The container is made of a material that is electrically non-conductive. A pair of spaced electrically conductive members are provided within the container. One of the members has a passageway for allowing withdrawal of the replenishment solution from the container and has a terminal end which extends below the other member within the container. An AC current is applied to the pair of spaced members and the AC current is monitored with a level sensing circuit. When the replenishment solution falls below the end of the shorter member, a low level indicating signal is produced by the level sensing circuit.
A processor for processing a photosensitive material, comprising:
A method for withdrawing a replenishment solution contained within a container and for monitoring the level of said replenishment solution within said container, said container being electrically non-conductive, said first electrically conductive member and said second electrically conductive tube being mounted in a stationery position with respect to said container, comprising the steps of:
A processor for processing a photosensitive material, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.