Patents by Inventor Katherine M. Smelker

Katherine M. Smelker 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).

  • Photographic negative storage apparatus with illuminated vacuum work holder
    Patent number: 5244528
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that uses heat to bond a polyethylene sleeve (having pockets that contain negative strips) to the back non-light sensitive surface of a photographic paper coated with polyethylene. A positive image or index print of the information stored on the negative appears on the front light sensitive, image bearing surface of the photographic paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Joseph A. Manico, Katherine M. Smelker, Bruce E. Hartz, John M. Kowalski, Charles L. Baldwin, Jr.