Abstract: A method for preparing a photothermographic material comprising an organic silver salt is disclosed, comprising a step of treating the organic silver salt under a gas atmosphere containing an inert gas having a volume fraction of not less than 85% or under a gas atmosphere containing oxygen gas having a volume fraction of not more than 15%. Packaging the photothermographic material under the inert gas atmosphere is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computed radiography (CR) reader comprising: an image plate loading and unloading station for receiving in a vertical orientation a CR cassette including a light tight cassette shell and an image plate supported by an extrusion closing off said shell, said image plate storing a latent radiographic image, a scanning station located below said loading and unloading station at which said image plate is scanned, and an image plate transport assembly for removing said image plate from said cassette shell and for vertically transporting said image plate past said scanning station while said image plate is being removed from said cassette.

Abstract: A flexible card holder and display which enables a plurality of cards to be attached, transported, displayed, and stored. The card holder comprises a sheet of thin, tear-resistant material into which a plurality of slits have been cut. The slits are arranged so as to receive portions of cards, thereby releasably retaining the cards on the sheet. The card holder is lightweight, portable, and foldable into a variety of compact configurations. The card holder may be provided with an aperture at one end to enable the card holder to be suspended, thus displaying cards which are releasably attached thereto. The card holder further may be adapted to store in a multiring binder. Removable stiffeners may also be employed to facilitate hanging the device upon removal from the binder.

Abstract: A storage medium for storing photographic negatives has a positive image of each stored photographic negative printed on an outer surface. A system for obtaining positive images from photographic negatives and placing the positive images onto the storage medium includes an image sensor for scanning photographic negatives, a processor for electronically processing the scanned negatives and a printer for printing positive images onto the storage medium.

Abstract: A reclosable and collapsible container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for negatives or the like.

Abstract: A reclosable container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, prints, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. At least one of the front flaps has an opening therein for removably receiving a film cartridge therein. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for prints, negatives or the like.

Abstract: A reclosable container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for negatives or the like. The front panel is releasably connected to the front flaps, and the cover panel is releasably connected to the front panel when in the closed position.

Abstract: A reclosable container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, prints, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. At least one of the front flaps has an opening therein for removably receiving a film cartridge therein. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for prints, negatives or the like.

Abstract: A reclosable and collapsible container for articles such as film cartridges, photographs, negatives or the like, comprising a rear panel, a pair of front flaps foldably connected to the sides of the rear panel and extending laterally inwardly over the rear panel in spaced relation thereto, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom of the rear panel and extending upwardly over the front flaps, and a cover panel foldably connected to the top of the rear panel and extending in a closed position downwardly over the front panel. The rear panel, front flaps and front panel define a first compartment for film cartridges, photographs or the like. The front flaps and the front panel define between the overlapped portions thereof a second compartment in front of the first compartment for negatives or the like.

Abstract: A storage system for storing photographic film negatives that makes it easier for a consumer to identify the images on each negative. The storage system is made from sleeving material having several individual sleeves for storing strips of photographic film negatives. An index print is affixed to the sleeving material so that the positive images on the index print are located directly above the sleeve holding the negative on which the positive images are based.

Abstract: A storage system for storing photographic film negatives that makes it easier for a consumer to identify the images on each negative. The storage system is made from sleeving material having several individual sleeves for storing strips of photographic film negatives. An index print is affixed to the sleeving material so that the positive images on the index print are located directly above the sleeve holding the negative on which the positive images are based.

Abstract: A protective member for planographic printing plate is disposed so that a coefficient X of static friction between the protective member for planographic printing plate and an image forming surface is larger than a coefficient Y of static friction between the protective member for planographic printing plate and a non-image forming surface. The protective member slides more with respect to the non-image forming surface than with respect to the image forming surface.

Abstract: A reticle having a pellicle frame and pellicle membrane is cleaned without removing or damaging the pellicle membrane. A cover encases the pellicle membrane and pellicle frame, sealing the pellicle from the external environment during a cleaning process. The cover fits around the periphery of the pellicle frame and covers the pellicle membrane. An edge of the cover in contact with the reticle forms a seal. The reticle is fastened to reticle supports on a spin chuck during the cleaning process. An anchor plate presses the cover to the reticle, maintaining the pellicle sealed from the external environment. The cover and reticle are sandwiched together between the anchor plate and spin chuck.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a relockable cartridge for photosensitive media, comprising (a) photo-inert and optically opaque media-receiving tray having a media access opening; (b) flexible, photo-inert and optically opaque cover for the media access opening; the cartridge including an openable and relockable magnetic seal between at least portions of the cover and tray, characterized in that one part of the magnetic seal is located on upperlips or projective guides of said tray and the other part of the magnetic seal consists of or is fixed to said cover.

Abstract: A book-like display showcase includes an enclosure having an interior compartment for containing articles of memorabilia therein. The enclosure is made of a transparent material permitting the viewing and displaying of the articles of memorabilia through the enclosure from exterior thereof. The showcase also includes a covering assembly having front and back covers and a rear portion interconnecting the front and rear covers such that they are separate from one another and the enclosure and movable toward and away from opposite side portions of the enclosure. The middle portion is disposed along a rear portion of the enclosure and connected thereto and removably covers an opening defined through the rear portion of the enclosure through which the articles of memorabilia are inserted into and removed from the enclosure.

Abstract: An album comprising a plurality of leaves each having a projection on one side and a matingly shaped recess on the opposed side, wherein the leaves are stacked on a base in which the projection of one leaf is aligned and registered with the recess of an adjacent leaf, the leaves are pressed with a platen in which adhesive paste is applied on the binding sides of the leaves and is removed after the adhesive paste is cured.

Abstract: A fixing element (30) retains an article (20) from moving inside a container (10). The container (10) has a base (11) and a cover (19). The fixing element (30) has a tape-like portion (31) that is bent around a corner (21) of the article (20), thus retaining the corner (21) and urging the article (20) against two side walls (15, 16) of the base (11) of the container (10).

Abstract: An exposed film package for preserving one strip of exposed photographic film includes a film sheath, which has plural pockets. Plural film pieces are formed by cutting the one strip of the exposed film, and contained respectively in the pockets in the film sheath. An index photograph is constituted of photographic paper, on which positive images of frames from the one strip of the exposed film are printed. The photographic paper has a size substantially equal to the film pieces. The positive images are formed in reducing a size of the frames, and grouped in association with the film pieces. Groups of the positive images are arranged in consideration of an order of exposure of the frames. The index photograph is contained in one of the pockets in association with the film pieces constituting the one strip.

Abstract: An exposed film package for preserving one strip of exposed photographic film includes a film sheath, which has plural pockets. Plural film pieces are formed by cutting the one strip of the exposed film, and contained respectively in the pockets in the film sheath. An index photograph is constituted of photographic paper, on which positive images of frames from the one strip of the exposed film are printed. The photographic paper has a size substantially equal to the film pieces. The positive images are formed in reducing a size of the frames, and grouped in association with the film pieces. Groups of the positive images are arranged in consideration of an order of exposure of the frames. The index photograph is contained in one of the pockets in association with the film pieces constituting the one strip.

Abstract: The invention provides an improvement in a pellicle container for containing a framed pellicle conventionally made from a plastic resin, which is mounted on a photolithographic photomask for dust-proof protection thereof. A serious problem in the plastic resin-made container is adsorption or deposition of organic matters emitted from the container body by or on the pellicle membrane during storage or transportation resulting in a decrease in the light transmission as well as accelerated degradation of the pellicle membrane to the light of an extremely short wavelength for patternwise exposure in the photolithography while this problem can be solved by the improvement of the invention according to which at least the surface layer of the container surfaces facing the space for containing the framed pellicle is formed from an inorganic material, e.g., metals, glass materials and ceramics, free from emission of any organic matters.

Abstract: A photographic film roll. The roll includes a length of photosensitive web material wound about a spool and a light-shielding member wound about the length of photosensitive web material. The light-shielding member includes a transverse fold line spaced from one end of the light-shielding member defining a tongue portion. Applied on an exterior side of the tongue portion is an adhesive. The adhesive tongue portion is bondable to an exterior side of an underlying convolution of the light-shielding member when the light-shielding member is wound about the length of photosensitive web material.

Abstract: An exposed film package for preserving one strip of exposed photographic film includes a film sheath, which has plural pockets. Plural film pieces are formed by cutting the one strip of the exposed film, and contained respectively in the pockets in the film sheath. An index photograph is constituted of photographic paper, on which positive images of frames from the one strip of the exposed film are printed. The photographic paper has a size substantially equal to the film pieces. The positive images are formed in reducing a size of the frames, and grouped in association with the film pieces. Groups of the positive images are arranged in consideration of an order of exposure of the frames. The index photograph is contained in one of the pockets in association with the film pieces constituting the one strip.

Abstract: An exposed film package for preserving one strip of exposed photographic film includes a film sheath, which has plural pockets. Plural film pieces are formed by cutting the one strip of the exposed film, and contained respectively in the pockets in the film sheath. An index photograph is constituted of photographic paper, on which positive images of frames from the one strip of the exposed film are printed. The photographic paper has a size substantially equal to the film pieces. The positive images are formed in reducing a size of the frames, and grouped in association with the film pieces. Groups of the positive images are arranged in consideration of an order of exposure of the frames. The index photograph is contained in one of the pockets in association with the film pieces constituting the one strip.

Abstract: A storage system for storing photographic film negatives that makes it easier for a consumer to identify the images on each negative. The storage system is made from sleeving material having several individual sleeves for storing strips of photographic film negatives. An index print is affixed to the sleeving material so that the positive images on the index print are located directly above the sleeve holding the negative on which the positive images are based.

Abstract: The invention concerns packaging for a dental x-ray film, comprising a light protective envelope to receive the dental x-ray film, said envelope having two tearaway strips and an envelope which protects against x-rays designed to hold a lead sheet that offers protection against x-rays. The light protective envelope is made from a moisture resistant material. The envelope which protects against x-rays is formed by a pocket on one of the lateral faces of the light protective envelope which is created by an additional side panel and is open on one side.

Abstract: A fixing element (30) retains an article (20) from moving inside a container (10). The container (10) has a base (11) and a cover (19). The fixing element (30) has a tape portion (31) that is bent around a corner (21) of the article (20), thus retaining the corner (21) and urging the article (20) against two side walls (15, 16) of the base (11) of the container (10).

Abstract: A slide presentation arrangement and method are provided. The presentation arrangement includes a slide sleeve sheet including a plurality of slide pockets each sized to receive a slide and at least one additional pocket. A plurality of slides are provided with each slide having a border with indicia for identifying the slide. A plurality of lecture note cards are also provided. Each lecture note card includes indicia presenting information for correlating the note card with a particular slide. Each lecture note card also includes graphics/indicia corresponding to the graphics/indicia of the corresponding slide and lecture notes for the corresponding slide. The slides are disposed in an order in a sleeve sheet and said note cards are disposed in an order in the additional pocket.

Abstract: A die-cut sheet having score lines and cutouts which in the form of a sheet of multilayered paperboard including at least two paper layers on the outer and inner sides that are made of different materials, that use a starch-based adhesive, preferably a cornstarch-based adhesive and that each have a basis weight of at least 150 g/m2 is shaped into a box. The die-cut sheet is preferably in the form of a sheet of double-faced or double-wall corrugated board including 30 to 55 flutes/30 cm at a height of 2.3 to 5 mm and a takeup ratio of 1.30 to 1.65, with the liner and the medium having basis weights of 150 to 350 g/m2 and 120 to 200 g/m2, respectively. The box can be used as a paper container for photo-sensitive materials.

Abstract: A flexible sheet protector is disclosed in one presently preferred embodiment as including first and second transparent sheets having at least one receiving pocket formed therebetween. Formed in spaced-apart relation to the retaining pocket of the flexible sheet protector is a securement portion comprising at least one through-bore having an internal periphery being dimensionally sufficient for engaging one or more retaining members of a loose-leaf binder. Operably disposed between the retaining pocket and the securement portion of the flexible sheet protector is a flexible pocket. Structurally, the flexible pocket preferably comprises an elongated body having at least two opposing sealed sides, an opening formed adjacent an opening of the receiving pocket, and a sealed end disposed contiguous the closed end of the flexible sheet protector.

Abstract: An organizer includes sample cards which are mounted on pages which, in turn, are stored within a binder. Each of the sample cards bears a color sample and an associated written description for a particular cosmetic product.

Abstract: A photograph album page includes a rectangular backing sheet having an upper edge and a parallel lower edge and having an interior edge and a parallel exterior edge and an exterior region between the vertical centerline and the exterior edge and an interior region between the vertical centerline and the interior edge. A plurality of small holes are formed through the exterior region including a lower line between the horizontal centerline and the lower edge and an upper line between the horizontal centerline and the upper edge. An additional plurality of small holes are formed through the interior region and include an inner line of holes closely spaced from the interior edge and an outer line distantly spaced from the interior edge. A rectangular transparent large bag is formed with an exterior edge adjacent to the exterior edge of the sheet and an unsealed open edge in proximity to the vertical centerline.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making an offset printing plate according to the silver salt diffusion transfer process comprising the steps of: (a) image-wise exposing an imaging element comprising (i) a hydrophilic base, (ii) an image receiving layer containing physical development nuclei, (iii) an intermediate layer, and (iv) a silver halide emulsion layer,(b) applying an aqueous alkaline solution to the imaging element in the presence of (a) developing agent(s) and (a) silver halide solvent(s) to form image-wise in said image receiving layer a silver image,(c) treating the imaging element to remove the layer(s) on top of said image receiving layer,characterized in that said imaging element has been stored before image-wise exposure in a surrounding having at 22.degree. C. a relative humidity between 20% and 50%.According to the present invention there is also provided a package of the imaging element, making said imaging element suitable for use in the above defined method.

Abstract: A carrier 1 for a package of box-like items 6. An upper portion includes a carry handle and a lower portion 4 forming a surround around the box-like items which releasably engages the package.

Abstract: A storage system for storing photographic film negatives that makes it easier for a consumer to identify the images on each negative. The storage system is made from sleeving material having several individual sleeves for storing strips of photographic film negatives. An index print is affixed to the sleeving material so that the positive images on the index print are located directly above the sleeve holding the negative on which the positive images are based.

Abstract: A 120-type roll photo film has a photo filmstrip. Trailer and leader portions of backing paper project from respective ends of the photo filmstrip. The photo filmstrip is wound about a spool with the trailer and leader portions. A seal tape is previously secured to the trailer portion.The photo filmstrip, after being exposed, is wound with the trailer and leader portions in a form of a roll with the leader portion internally positioned. Then the seal tape is fitted on the roll for preventing the trailer portion from being unwound. In the seal tape, a support material has first and second ends and an intermediate portion. The support material is folded into three in a Z-shape along first and second fold lines located between the intermediate portion and each of the first and second ends. A first adhesive layer attaches the first end to the trailer portion. An auxiliary adhesive layer attaches the intermediate portion to the first end in a peelable manner.

Abstract: A double vision binder includes a front cover, a rear cover and a binding portion; a large transparent pocket is formed on the front cover of the binder by a layer of transparent sheet material bonded to the front cover on three sides; and additional smaller transparent pockets are bonded to the first transparent layer, so that a large sheet of background visual material may be inserted in the large pocket, with an overlay of additional visual material in the small pockets. the first layer may extend over the entire outer surface of the binder to provide additional pockets on the rear cover and on the binding portion of the assembly. A plurality of the small pockets may be formed from a single transparent sheet, with pockets separated by bonding lines.

Abstract: A flexible card holder and display which enables a plurality of cards to be attached, transported, displayed, and stored. The card holder comprises a sheet of thin, tear-resistant material into which a plurality of slits have been cut. The slits are arranged so as to receive portion of card, thereby releasably retaining the cards on the sheet. The card holder is lightweight, portable, and foldable into a variety of compact configurations. The card holder may be provided with an aperture at one end to enable the card holder to be suspended, thus displaying cards which are releasably attached thereto.

Abstract: A cassette comprises a movable member supported on a box member for movement in a direction normal to an swing axis, around which a cover member swings, and an engaging claw combined with the movable member. The movable member is urged to one side of the direction along which the movable member moves. A stopper secured to the box member receives the urged movable member and holds it at a locking position. An engaged claw, which is mounted on the cover member, is engaged with the engaging claw of the movable member located at the locking position and locks the cover member when it is closed. The engaged claw is disengaged from the engaging claw when the movable member moves a predetermined distance oppositely to the direction of the urging of the movable member. A cover opening mechanism is constituted of a pushing member mounted on the movable member and a pushed member mounted on the cover member.

Abstract: A loose-leaf card holder is adapted for holding a plurality of cards therein, and includes a holder body and a pair of note-writing flaps. The holder body includes a backing sheet and a front sheet, which are made from a transparent plastic fusible material. The front sheet has lateral edges and a first transverse edge connected sealingly to one surface of the backing sheet such that the front sheet and the backing sheet cooperatively form a pouch unit. The front sheet is further connected to the backing sheet along a heat-sealed seam unit that divides the pouch unit into at least two least card receiving spaces. A second transverse edge of the front sheet further cooperates with the backing sheet to form each of the card receiving spaces with an open access end. The note-writing flaps are connected respectively to the holder body at one pair of lateral and transverse sides of the holder body.

Abstract: A stamp collection sleeve is provided including a pair of sheets of clear plastic integrally coupled along inboard edges, outboard edges, and top and bottom edges thereof. The sheets are each further coupled along lines for defining a plurality of compartments which are accessible via openings situated along a single line which extends between the compartments.

Abstract: A pack (12) of thermal-sensitive sheets, which comprises a stack of sheets (77) bearing each a thermal-sensitive layer on one sheet side, a protective foil (79) in contact with the thermal-sensitive layer of the outermost sheet of the stack, and a rupturable strap (78) encircling the stack of sheets and the protective foil, and attached to such foil by means of a rupturable seal (83).

Abstract: A folder is provided for holding objects therein having at least one pocket. An expandable bottom bellows adjoins pocket and back panels along their respective bottom edges. A pair of expandable side bellows, along with the bottom bellows, permits expansion of the folder to accept objects within the pocket. An integral order panel is removably coupled with a front closure panel. A cassette holder is coupled with the front closure panel or the order panel, and is adapted to receive a cassette therein. Security panels are coupled with the cassette holder and fold over the cassette to retain the cassette securely within the cassette holder. Corner tabs are provided on the front closure panel for receiving the proof page therein. Flip tabs coupled with the cassette holder also secure proof page to the folder.

Abstract: A packaged photographic product is disclosed comprising a) a silver halide based photographic material contained within a packaging enclosure, and b) a time and temperature integrating device for providing a visually observable indication of cumulative thermal exposure which is removably attached to the packaging enclosure with a pressure sensitive adhesive. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the packaged photographic product further comprises an outer enclosure, and the packaging enclosure comprises a second enclosure within the outer enclosure, and the time and temperature integrating device is removably attached to the second enclosure with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and is visible through a transparent or open section of the outer enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemically amplified resists and resist systems wherein some of the polar functional groups of the aqueous base soluble polymer or copolymers are protected with a cyclic aliphatic ketal protecting group such as methoxycyclohexanyl. The resists and the resist systems of the present invention containing the new protecting group have improved shelf-life and vacuum stability as compared to the prior art resists. Thus, the resists of the present invention are highly useful in e-beam lithographic applications.

Abstract: A method box for making a sturdy and light-tight box and a box thereof in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes providing a sheet of material with a first pair of opposing edges and a second pair of opposing edges. The sheet of material is grooved to form first and second pairs of grooves. Each of the first pair of grooves is spaced from one of the first pair of edges to form a first pair of sides and each of the second pair of grooves is spaced from one of the second pair of edges to form a second pair of sides. Next, the first and second pairs of sides are folded up along the first and second pair of grooves and then are secured together to form the box.

Abstract: A method for lighttightly packaging a stack of light-sensitive photographic sheets in a lighttight holder comprising a rectangular tray-like base and a cover therefore, which comprises the steps of:placing one light- and dusttight wrapping foil on said base, said wrapping foil extending beyond the periphery of said base,disposing said stack of sheets onto said wrapping foil so that the wrapping foil becomes displaced in the base and is made to conform to the inner space thereof,placing another light- and dusttight wrapping foil on said loaded stack of sheets,placing a cover on said loaded base, the two wrapping foils protruding between the base and its cover,cutting simultaneously the protruding portions of the wrapping foils, andlighttightly sealing the cover to the base.

Abstract: An electric-and-magnetic-insulating plastic container storage box to store and protect electronic and magnetic photographic image storage cartridges and cartridge canisters comprises a rectangular box having a fitting electric-and-magnetcinsulating closing lid member having two hinges whereby the lid can reversibly close the box rendering the interior of the box void of electromagnetics wherein fitted an electrostatic-inert, flat holding panel comprises a first electrostatic-inert, rectangular front plastic sheet member comprises individual elliptical-cross-sectional bores to fit, receive and sequester half a length portion of each cartridge and canister therein for receiving and storing individual the cartridges and canisters united by four cylindrical pegs to a similarly-dimensioned second electrostatic-inert, rectangular rigid back plastic sheet member at four corners of both sheet members adaptable to bond by adhesive glue to the bottom wall of the box to store and protect the cartridges and canisters fro

Abstract: A flexible sheet protector is disclosed in one presently preferred embodiment as including first and second transparent sheets having at least one retaining pocket formed therebetween. Formed in spaced-apart relation to the retaining or receiving pocket of the flexible sheet protector is a securement portion comprising at least one through-bore having an internal periphery being dimensionally sufficient for engaging one or more retaining members of a loose-leaf binder. Operably disposed between the retaining pocket and the securement portion of the flexible sheet protector is a flexible pocket. Structurally, the flexible pocket preferably comprises an elongated body having at least two opposing sealed sides, an opening formed adjacent an opening of the retaining pocket, and a sealed end disposed contiguous the closed end of the flexible sheet protector.

Abstract: A packaged roll-shaped silver halide photosensitive material comprising a winding core, a roll-shaped silver halide photosensitive material wound on the winding core and a packaging material covering the periphery and the both two lateral sides of the roll-shaped silver halide photosensitive material, wherein at least one surface of the three surfaces in the periphery and the both two lateral sides of the roll-shaped silver halide photosensitive material is packaged with a packaging material comprising a combination of a paper material with a pored film, and the water vapor permeability of such packaging material is not less than 5.1 g/m.sup.2 .multidot.24 hours. It is possible to prevent deterioration of a roll-shaped silver halide photosensitive material through abnormal sensitization of photographic performance.

Abstract: A method for photographic processing of an exposed photosensitive film wherein a plurality of photographic processing elements comprising a carrier layer and a photographic processing layer containing photographic processing material are brought into contact, consecutively, with the exposed photosensitive film whereby a visible image is formed in the film. Each photographic processing element is initially brought into contact with the photosensitive film with the application of pressure and the processing element and the film are allowed to remain in contact with each other for a required period of time, during which at least one, and preferably a plurality of, additional pressure applications are carried out.