System, method, and apparatus for providing multiple extrusion widths

An extrusion system comprising:

• an extruder having a fluid entry opening capable of receiving an extrusion fluid and an applicator opening capable of dispensing the extrusion fluid;
• at least one guide capable of guiding lengths of material having different widths along a predetermined path;
• said predetermined path including at least a first point at which a first length of material can be positioned at a first angle relative to said applicator opening;
• said predetermined path further including at least a second point at which a second length of material can be positioned at a second angle different from said first angle;
• wherein said extruder is capable of being positioned proximate to said at least a first point to dispense extrusion fluid across a desired width of the first length of material;
• and wherein
• said extruder is further capable of being positioned proximate to said at least a second point to dispense extrusion fluid across a desired width of the second length of material.

A method for providing a plurality of extrusion widths, said method comprising:

• providing an extruder having a fluid entry opening capable of receiving an extrusion fluid and an applicator opening capable of dispensing the extrusion fluid;
• guiding a first length of material having a first width along a predetermined path, such that at least a portion of the first length of material is positioned at a first angle relative to the applicator opening;
• positioning the extruder proximate to the at least a portion of the first length of material positioned at a first angle relative to the applicator opening;
• dispensing the extrusion fluid across a desired width of the first length of material;
• guiding a second length of material having a second width along a predetermined path, such that at least a portion of the second length of material is positioned at a second angle, different from the first angle, relative to the applicator opening;
• positioning the extruder proximate to the at least a portion of the second length of material positioned at a second angle relative to the applicator opening;
• and
• dispensing the extrusion fluid across a desired width of the second length of material.

A film processing system comprising:

• at least one illumination source;
• at least one light sensitive detector capable of generating electronic representations of images formed in a photographic film;
• an extruder having a fluid entry opening capable of receiving an extrusion fluid and an applicator opening capable of dispensing the extrusion fluid;
• a film transport system comprising at least one guide capable of guiding films having different widths along a predetermined path;
• said predetermined path including:
• at least a first point at which a first film can be positioned at a first angle relative to said applicator opening;
• at least a second point at which a second film can be positioned at a second angle different from said first angle;
• said predetermined path further including
• at least a third point at which a film is capable of being positioned such that said illumination source illuminates the positioned film, and said detector generates corresponding electronic images;
• and wherein
• said extruder is capable of being positioned proximate to said at least a first point to dispense extrusion fluid across a desired width of the first film, and proximate to said at least a second point to dispense extrusion fluid across a desired width of the second film.