Patents by Inventor Susan M. Flavin

Susan M. Flavin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of color photographic processing for color photographic papers
    Patent number: 6838233
    Abstract: A method of processing photographic color papers is carried out using a photographic bleach-fixing composition in a bleach-fixing step that is carried out for less than 60 seconds. The bleach-fixing composition comprises certain aliphatic or aromatic sulfur-containing compounds that include a —N?C(SH)— group. The bleach-fixing composition can be prepared from a two-part bleach-fixing kit having two solutions that can be added directly to a processing chamber or premixed to form a replenisher solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Valerie L. Kuykendall, Eric R. Schmittou, Leif P. Olson, Susan M. Flavin
  • Method of silvery recovery from color photographic processing
    Publication number: 20040197714
    Abstract: Silver is recovered from aqueous silver-bearing compositions such as seasoned photographic bleach-fixing compositions or other photoprocessing effluent that comprise certain aliphatic or aromatic sulfur-containing compounds that include a —N═C(SH)— group. The presence of these compounds in the silver-bearing compositions provides effective silver recovery, extended life for the silver recovery apparatus, and reduced maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Valerie L. Kuykendall, Leif P. Olson, Susan M. Flavin, Dominick Vacco, Dennis M. Long, Jay E. Mathewson
  • Method of color photographic processing for color photographic papers
    Publication number: 20040180303
    Abstract: A method of processing photographic color papers is carried out using a photographic bleach-fixing composition in a bleach-fixing step that is carried out for less than 60 seconds. The bleach-fixing composition comprises certain aliphatic or aromatic sulfur-containing compounds that include a —N═C(SH)— group. The bleach-fixing composition can be prepared from a two-part bleach-fixing kit having two solutions that can be added directly to a processing chamber or premixed to form a replenisher solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Valerie L. Kuykendall, Eric R. Schmittou, Leif P. Olson, Susan M. Flavin
  • Method of color photographic processing for color photographic papers
    Patent number: 6790600
    Abstract: A method of processing photographic color papers is carried out using a photographic bleach-fixing composition in a bleach-fixing step that is carried out for less than 60 seconds. The bleach-fixing composition comprises certain aliphatic or aromatic sulfur-containing compounds that include a —N═C(SH)—group. The bleach-fixing composition can be prepared from a two-part bleach-fixing kit having two solutions that can be added directly to a processing chamber or premixed to form a replenisher solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Valerie L. Kuykendall, Eric R. Schmittou, Leif P. Olson, Susan M. Flavin
  • METHOD OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSING FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS
    Publication number: 20040157172
    Abstract: A method of processing photographic color papers is carried out using a photographic bleach-fixing composition in a bleach-fixing step that is carried out for less than 60 seconds. The bleach-fixing composition comprises certain aliphatic or aromatic sulfur-containing compounds that include a —N═C(SH)— group. The bleach-fixing composition can be prepared from a two-part bleach-fixing kit having two solutions that can be added directly to a processing chamber or premixed to form a replenisher solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Valerie L. Kuykendall, Eric R. Schmittou, Leif P. Olson, Susan M. Flavin
  • Stabilized black-and-white developing compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 6686135
    Abstract: A black-and-white photographic developing composition or developing kit includes an ascorbic acid developing agent and is essentially free of hydroquinone and similar developing agents. The developing composition further includes a water-miscible hydroxy-containing organic solvent having a molecular weight of from about 50 to about 200. The weight ratio of the organic solvent to water is from about 0.1:1 to about 8:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Susan M. Flavin
  • Stabilized black-and-white developing compositions and methods of use
    Publication number: 20030162136
    Abstract: A black-and-white photographic developing composition or developing kit includes an ascorbic acid developing agent and is essentially free of hydroquinone and similar developing agents. The developing composition further includes a water-miscible hydroxy-containing organic solvent having a molecular weight of from about 50 to about 200. The weight ratio of the organic solvent to water is from about 0.1:1 to about 8:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Susan M. Flavin
  • Stabilized black-and-white developing compositions and methods of use
    Publication number: 20030091944
    Abstract: A black-and-white photographic developing composition or developing kit includes an ascorbic acid developing agent and is essentially free of hydroquinone and similar developing agents. The developing composition further includes a water-miscible hydroxy-containing organic solvent having a molecular weight of from about 50 to about 200. The weight ratio of the organic solvent to water is from about 0.1:1 to about 8:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Schwartz, Susan M. Flavin