Photographic processing arrangement and a processing solution supply cartridge for the processing arrangement
AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsRalph L. Piccinino, Jr., John D. Manos
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a processing solution supply cartridge that utilizes a single developer solution holding area having interconnected compartments for a single-part developer concentrate. The holding area has interconnected compartments and includes valves that permit the cartridge to be utilized on an existing processor or processing machine. The design of the present invention assures a complete emptying of the cartridge by permitting the simultaneous replenishment of single-part developer through the valves into the processing machine.
Claims14
A photofinishing solution supply cartridge comprising:
- a stabilizer solution compartment comprising a stabilizer solution valve for fluid communication with a photographic processor;
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- a developer solution holding area adapted to hold a single-part developer therein, said developer solution holding area comprising a first compartment located on a first side of said stabilizer solution compartment, a second compartment located on a second side of said stabilizer solution compartment, and at least one connecting chamber that bypasses said stabilizer solution compartment and fluidly connects said first compartment and said second compartment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.