Patents by Inventor Andrew D. Grimsey

Andrew D. Grimsey 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).

  • Publication number: 20040090653
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of processing customer image orders, comprising the steps of identifying one or more quality features of one or more digital images, printing the one or more digital images thereby creating output format prints and, automatically providing an indicator relating to the one or more quality features with the output format prints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Andrew D. Grimsey
  • Publication number: 20030120545
    Abstract: The invention provides a photographic processing system and a method of processing customer image orders. The method comprises the step of selecting a picture package corresponding to a processed film. The picture package includes information on non-customer-film image files relating to the processed film and digitally printing images obtained by scanning the processed film to generate output format images. The method further comprises the step of automatically printing one or more of the non-customer-film image files to be included with the output format images. Preferably, the non-customer-film image files are printed on the same print medium (e.g. photosensitive paper) as the output format images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Andrew D. Grimsey
  • Patent number: 5784661
    Abstract: A high capacity, low volume processor is described in which the benefits associated with low volumes are obtained. The processor comprises an inner tank (50) which holds a volume of processing solution which is substantially less than that of an outer tank (40) in which it is placed. A rack insert (60) is provided inside the inner tank (50) to define a processing channel (62) therebetween. The inner tank (50) and rack insert (60) can be retro-fitted to existing processing tanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Gareth B. Evans, Anthony Earle, Nigel Wildman, Andrew D. Grimsey
  • Patent number: 5439784
    Abstract: A method for replenishing an unstable photographic processing solution is disclosed, including the following replenisher solutions:(1) a color developer replenisher,(2) an oxidizing agent replenisher, and(3) a halide-containing seasoning replenisher (starter solution).The oxidizing agent is not removed from the developer/amplifier after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Andrew D. Grimsey, David M. Henson, Peter D. Marsden, Peter J. Twist
  • Patent number: 5380627
    Abstract: A method of processing an imagewise exposed photographic silver halide material in a system which includes circulation and replenishment of the processing solution employed in at least one processing step characterized in that said processing step takes place in a processing tank divided into at least two parts separated by a barrier which reduces the mixing of the solutions in the neighboring parts and in that each part is separately recirculated and replenished to maintain a different concentration of a processing bath component in the first or earlier part than the second or later part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Andrew D. Grimsey