Spool caddy for use with dry optical image processing of roll film
AssigneePolaroid Corporation
InventorArthur H. Clough
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Abstract
A spool caddy for use with an optical dry image processor for processing a photographic roll film housed in a film cartridge includes: a plurality of processing spools, each containing a reagent laden pad for providing a processing step when combined with an emulsion side of the film for a predetermined dwell time; and a structure for detachably securing and supporting each processing spool in isolation from one another. The structure can also accommodate the film cartridge. One end of each processing spool and the film is attached to the structure.
Claims18
A spool caddy processing apparatus for use with an optical dry image processor for processing a photographic roll film housed in a film cartridge, said spool caddy comprising:
- a plurality of processing spools, each containing a reagent laden pad for providing a processing step when combined with an emulsion side of the film for a predetermined dwell time;
- and
- means for detachably securing and supporting each said processing spool in isolation from one another.
A spool caddy processing apparatus for use with an optical dry image processor for processing a photographic roll film housed in a film cartridge, said spool caddy comprising:
- a plurality of processing spools, each containing a reagent laden pad for providing a processing step when combined with an emulsion side of the film for a predetermined dwell time;
- a body for supporting said processing spools and isolating each of said processing spools from one another;
- and a snap plate, connected to said body, for detachably retaining said processing spools.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.