Abstract: A lead frame casing for housing a stack of lead frame strips. The casing includes a central volume-defined between substantially rigid members and resilient members. The former define at least one reference plane and the latter are deflected toward the former when a lid is placed over the casing to align the strips of the stack against the reference plane and immobilize the stack to prevent damage during transport and handling of the casing and to facilitate handling of the lead frames by automated equipment.

Abstract: A method of storing and a kit containing a full color dry image-forming material which does not form a muddy color, even after being stored over a long period of time, is provided by;1) A method of storing and a kit containing a dry image-forming material comprising a support and a layer provided thereon containing microcapsules containing at least a photo-curable compound, a photo initiator and a color precursor in the internal phase. The material contains a color-developer in the layer containing the microcapsule or a layer adjacent thereto and the dry image-forming material is packed together with a humidity-controlling material; or,2) The method of storing and kit as above, wherein the dry image-forming material and a humidity-controlling material are stored with a low moisture-permeable film.

Abstract: A photographic film and print organizer for storing an integral set of an index print sheet, prints and a film cartridge comprises a receptacle for carrying the index print sheet thereon, a retainer for retaining the index print sheet onto the receptacle, and a cartridge holder for holding the film cartridge, the cartridge holder being made as an integral part of the receptacle.

Abstract: An envelope is disclosed which includes a back panel hingedly coupled with a front panel, where side panels foldably coupled with the back panel are folded over the front panel. The side panels are partially secured to the front panel each having a portion which is unsecured to the front panel. A closure panel is hingedly coupled with the back panel and has at least one closure tab coupled therewith. The closure tabs are adapted to be engaged by the side panels and the front panel, where the closure tabs are disposed between the front panel and the side panels where the side panels are unsecured with the front panel. A cassette holder is also incorporated and can be coupled with the closure panel of the front panel.

Abstract: A method of fixedly supporting a biopsy specimen in an embedding cassette in a process for embedding a biopsy specimen sampled from the human body by a doctor for microscopic inspection, which method comprises putting the specimen in the cassette, pouring a fixedly supporting agent into the space surrounding the specimen to embed the specimen therein, and gelling the supporting agent in this state by immersing the same in a solution of a mannan gelating agent. The supporting agent to be used here is one obtained by dissolving purified mannan powder in a solvent prepared by adding an antiseptic to water. The embedding cassette to be used here comprises a lid and a container. The central portion of a flat frame is caused to protrude toward one side thereof to form a flat container. At least either the lid or the bottom of the container is formed of a transparent porous plate.

Abstract: A spool caddy for use with an optical dry image processor for processing a photographic roll film housed in a film cartridge includes: a plurality of processing spools, each containing a reagent laden pad for providing a processing step when combined with an emulsion side of the film for a predetermined dwell time; and a structure for detachably securing and supporting each processing spool in isolation from one another. The structure can also accommodate the film cartridge. One end of each processing spool and the film is attached to the structure.

Abstract: In a roll photosensitive material package composed of a roll photosensitive material scroll and a light shielding side member provided to each side of the roll photosensitive material scroll, the light shielding side member has a surplus portion projecting from the outer circumferential surface of the roll photosensitive material scroll, and the surplus portion is bent at the edge of the outer circumferential surface, folded at plural points and superimposed on the outer circumferential surface. The folded superimposed sections 0 of the surplus portion are composed of peak creases and bottom creases, the peak creases are superimposed around the bottom creases and the folded superimposed sections are provided with a substantially equal pitch, and a direction of each bottom crease has an inclination angle .alpha. to the axis of the core, when the peak creases are superimposed around the bottom creases, a direction of each peak crease has an inclination angle .beta.

Abstract: The improved package of thermal recording sheets comprises a container of a stack of thermal recording sheets and a humidity control agent that is secured to the container having an opening through which the thermal recording sheets can be taken out individually. The improved magazine comprises an enclosure for accommodating sheetings that have their sensitivity varied with humidity changes, a cover that is adapted to be opened or closed with respect to the enclosure and a mechanism for engaging the cover with the enclosure, wherein all areas of the cover that mate with the enclosure are furnished with a moisture resisting structure. Both the package and magazine ensure that a plurality of sheetings such as thermal recording films that are highly sensitive to moisture can be held at all times in a desired humidity environment in a moisture controlled state, especially in the interior of a thermal image recording apparatus.

Abstract: A photograph DP bag (10) is provided with: a bag main body (11, 12) for accommodating at least one of a printed photograph and a developed photograph film therein and having a receiver layer for sublimation-transcription at a surface thereof; and an index print (15) of a positive image of the developed photograph film, which is printed on the receiver layer of the bag main body by a sublimation-transcribing method

Abstract: A tray for storing a container housing a film cartridge used in the Advanced Photo System is disclosed. The container has a rectangular, flat card member with a box-like blister member attached thereto for holding the film cartridge. The tray has a pair of retention members configured as a pair of parallel guide slots for sliding engagement with the container edges. A barrier at one end of the tray limits sliding movement of such container with respect to the tray. A new storage chest for holding multiple containers and a new method for making a tray are also disclosed.

Abstract: A reclosable film package consisting of a filmpack (17) and a rectangular tuck-end carton (10) enclosing the filmpack and having a top opening (13) closable by means of a top flap (14) having a flap extension (15) which can be tucked into the body of the carton, the flap extension (15) having a tapered form, and the front wall (27) of the carton having near its top end provisions allowing controlled removal of a tapered top portion of the wall to provide a tapered opening (12) allowing the flap extension to become engaged underneath the front wall (27).

Abstract: A closure of a container and more particularly a removable light-tight door. The door includes a plane surface and sides having two partitions and each orientated at 90.degree. with respect to the plane surface. The outer partition of the edge is obtained by folding the wall and the inner partition consists of an attached folded panel with four elements, spot welded. The sides of the door form a U which comes to cooperate with the U formed by the sides of the container. Guide elements are provided in at least two corners of the door.

Abstract: A cassette for daylight-loading a photographic sheet pack in a photographic processor, which sheet pack is of a type comprising a stack of rectangular photographic light-sensitive sheets wrapped in an oversized wrapper, which cassette comprises:a rectangular base (20) with a bottom wall and peripheral walls providing an interior space within which a sheet pack can fit, anda cassette lid (40) fitting on the base and comprising a rectangular (41) frame arranged for lighttightly fitting on the peripheral walls, and a sub-lid (42) lighttightly fitting on the frame.

Abstract: Packaging material 10 for a sealable, easy opening, tear resistant pouch-like package 100 comprises a first layer 12 including an oriented polymeric material having a front side capable of receiving surface printed information. A second layer 16 bonded to the first layer 12 includes a light barrier and moisture impervious material. Bonded to the second layer is a third layer 18 comprising a a coextruded film comprising carbon black-loaded linear low density polyethylene-EVA-polybutylene or carbon black loaded linear low density polyethylene film with an EVA gel lacquer coating. The material 10 overwraps the photographic product in a pouch-like structure comprising a flap 120, having along its length, a lengthwise seal 123 projecting outwardly of a second side 114. Second side 114 along with a first side 116 of package 100, extend between opposed hermetically sealed rearward and forward end portions 116,118.

Abstract: A film package comprises a film sheet having a series of images recorded on one side of the film sheet and a non-image area on the same side, an index print sheet having a series of pictures printed on one side of the index print sheet which match the series of images recorded on the film sheet and a non-picture area on the same side of the index print sheet in the same relative location as the non-image area on the film sheet and being sized to permit the film sheet to be placed over the non-picture area without covering any of the pictures, and a holder on the non-picture area of the index print sheet for releasably securing the film sheet to the index print sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a load bag and carrier board design that will allow the user to load film in a darkroom load magazine in room light. This is accomplished by tearing the bag open along the perforations and pulling off the outer bag. The bag and film are loaded into the magazine; as the access door is closed, the outer bag is pulled off. A label is placed at the bottom panel of the outer bag to identify package orientation and alert the user when the end of the bag is reached. At this point the package allows film to be loaded in room light conditions with a high risk of light fog on the edge (1/8") of the film. The fog is concentrated on the top edge of the film closest to the cassette door. With the addition of the cassette cover, the end user can load film in white light with no fog concerns.

Abstract: An instant photo film pack contains has a light-tight bag, which contains a stack of ten photo film units of a self-processing type in a light-tight manner. The light-tight bag has a bag component constituted by one belt-shaped sheet, and a tab projecting from the bag component. The bag component is formed by attaching one portion to another in a peelable manner. When the tab is pulled in one direction, attachment of the bag component is peeled, to strip the bag from the photo film units in a form of the belt-shaped sheet.

Abstract: This invention relates to a package which functions to receive and secure other packages. The package is analogous to a magazine which may be loaded and contain several identical cartridges in a serial fashion. Because the cartridge packages have unified shape and size, the impact of a number of cartridge packages in lined formation in the magazine package is an effective marketing tool.

Abstract: A colored packaging material for the photosensitive material having improved light-shielding properties and physical properties, providing a packaged photosensitive material. Colored pigment is kneaded with dispersing pigment for dissociating and dispersing the colored pigment for improving uniform dispersion of the colored pigment for providing a colored packaging material for the photosensitive material having improved light-shielding and physical properties. The colored pigment is further improved in uniform dispersion by coating the colored pigment and the dispersing pigment with a surface coating agent such as fatty acid metal salt. For producing the packaging material, a master batch method, may be used. The packaging material may be used to make a packaged photosensitive material, e.g., injection or inflation molded articles.

Abstract: A lead frame casing for housing a stack of lead frame strips. The casing includes a central volume defined between substantially reference members and resilient members. The substantially rigid member define at least one reference plane and the resilient members are deflected toward the substantially rigid members when a lid is placed over the casing to align the strips of the stack against the reference plane and immobilize the stack to prevent damage during transport and handling of the casing and to facilitate handling of the lead frames by automated equipment.

Abstract: A reclosable photographic sheet package comprising a stack of sheets packaged in a rectangular telescope-type carton (12) having a base (13) with a neck (14) and a cover (15) telescoping over such neck, wherein the neck has a rear wall and side walls only, its front side being open to afford easy access to the sheets for removal of a sheet from the carton.

Abstract: An original holder of the present invention can be inserted in a plurality of different directions into a flat bed scanning-type image reading apparatus. This structure allows both a laterally long image and a vertically long image to be promptly displayed as an erecting image without any specific operations. An original holder (10) embodying the invention includes a lower frame (12) and an upper frame (14), which are joined with each other to allow free opening and closing. The lower frame (12) and the upper frame (14) respectively have inner openings (12W,14W). The original holder (10) holds an original P in such a manner that the periphery of the original P is clamped between the lower frame (12) and the upper frame (14) and that the original P is observable through the openings (12W,14W). The original holder 10 has a substantially square shape.

Abstract: A photo/photo cartridge delivery/storage packet is particularly suited for the products of Advanced Photo Systems (APS) processing. Such packet has first and second sheet-like cover members disposed in spaced, substantially parallel planes. Each member has a spine-adjacent edge and a sheet-like spine interconnecting the cover members along such edges. A plurality of sheet-like photos is between the cover members and is removably/replaceably secured to the spine by adhesive. There is a structural element against the second cover member for securing the photo cartridge associated with the photos. The packet has a fold-over flap which aids cartridge retention.

Abstract: An injection molded article for photographic photosensitive materials is disclosed, which is formed of a noncrystalline resin composition containing 50 wt % or more of a noncrystalline resin having a melt flow rate of from 1 to 60 g/10 min, a flexural modulus of elasticity of 20,000 kg/cm.sup.2 or more and a thermal deformation temperature of 70.degree. C. or higher, from 0.1 to 45 wt % of one or more of a rubbery material, a thermoplastic elastomer and an ethylene copolymer resin, from 0.01 to 49.9 wt % of one or more of a light-shielding material and a fibrous filler and from 0.001 to 20 wt % of one or more of an antioxidant, an age resistor, an ultraviolet absorbent, a fatty acid metal salt, a radical scavenger, a hydrate double salt compound and an oxidation inhibitory synergistic effect-providing agent. Also disclosed are a method for forming the injection molded article for photographic photosensitive materials and a package using the injection molded article for photographic photosensitive materials.

Abstract: A photo/photo cartridge delivery/storage packet is particularly suited for the products of Advanced Photo Systems (APS) processing. Such packet has first and second sheet-like cover members disposed in spaced, substantially parallel planes. Each member has a spine-adjacent edge and a sheet-like spine interconnecting the cover members along such edges. A plurality of sheet-like photos is between the cover members and is removably/replaceably secured to the spine by adhesive. There is a structural element against either the second cover member or an additional insert card for securing the photo cartridge associated with the photos. The packet may also have a fold-over flap which aids in securing the photographs in the packet.

Abstract: A device for storing photographic film negative cassettes comprises a receiving container for receiving at least one negative cassette, and a case designed both for the insertion of a photographic album and also for receiving the receiving container. On one side the case has a first opening for insertion of the photographic album and on the opposite side it has a second opening for receiving the receiving container, so that the receiving container is accessible through the second opening for receiving or removing negative cassettes. The second opening can be closed by a pivotable cover.

Abstract: A photographic film and print organizer for storing an integral set of an index print sheet, prints and a film cartridge comprises a receptacle for carrying the index print sheet thereon, a retainer for retaining the index print sheet onto the receptacle, and a cartridge holder for holding the film cartridge, the cartridge holder being made as an integral part of the receptacle.

Abstract: A film sheet holder handling apparatus 100 takes up a film sheet holder 4 in which photographic film strips 5 cut by the unit of one consumer's order amount are inserted into independent rows of pockets of the holder. The apparatus includes a film detecting sensor 19 for detecting presence/absence of the transported film sheet holder 4, a take-up member 30 for taking up the holder 4 by a predetermined amount corresponding to certain number of rows of the holder, and a push-out bar 41 for pushing out the holder 4 from the take-up member 30 after completion of the take-up operation by the take-up member 30 in a direction normal to the direction of transporting the holder 4.

Abstract: A holder structure for allowing a film cartridge of the Advanced Photo System to be stored and retrieved and a filing-box type album that incorporates the holder structure. The holder structure is constructed by forming a storage socket of a substantially identical shape to the lower half of a film cartridge and by extending a clamping plate portion having a locking projection in parallel with the storage socket. A container for film cartridges having the holder structure is inserted along with a pocket album in the outer casing of the filing-box type album. The container is identical to each of the pocket albums in style, or is a box-shaped container that is inserted above or below the pocket albums in a drawer fashion.

Abstract: A folder for holding objects therein having two independently expandable pockets. A bottom end adjoins front and back panels along their respective bottom edges. A divider panel is disposed within the folder between the front and back panels separating the folder into two pockets. Each pocket includes a pair of expandable side panels permitting expansion of each pocket independent of the other. The bottom end is expandable between the front and back panels equal to the total combined expansion of the expandable sides of the two pockets. An open bottom corner is disposed between the bottom end and the expandable sides on each edge of the folder. The open comers permit free expansion of the expandable sides without interference from the bottom end. The bottom edge of the divider panel extends downward less than the front and back panels so that it does not interfere with full expansion of the bottom end.

Abstract: A double-pocketed article for containing photos, prints and the like which is characterized by the fact that it has a body (1) made of of three layers: two external layers (2, 3) made with a flexible transparent film, and a middle layer (4) made with a film of a rigid or semi-rigid material, such layers being joined to each other by means of welded seams (5), so as to form two pockets (6', 6") inside which the photos and prints are inserted (7' and 7") back-to-back.

Abstract: A package for film cartridges in the form of a canister which consists of the following parts:a) n hollow cylinders,b) 2 end caps andc) n-1 connecting elements,wherein n means an integer, all the parts have the same cross-section, the hollow cylinder is taller than both the end caps and the connecting elements, the hollow cylinder is positively connected, on the one hand, with the end caps and, on the other hand, with the connecting elements, where these are present, and the external diameter of the end caps and the connecting elements is no smaller than the diameter of the hollow cylinder, is stackable and may be produced rapidly and with economies of material.

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 container for a web-shaped photosensitive material having a core on which is placed the web-shaped photosensitive material in the form of a roll, a port opening via which the web-shaped photosensitive material is taken out, and light-shielding plushes disposed at the port opening. The light-shielding plush is dyed with a colorant dye having spectral absorption (SQ value) in at least a region of spectral photosensitivity of a red-sensitive layer of the web-shaped photosensitive material. Light fog is prevented.

Abstract: A transparent jacket designed to accommodate objects such as microfilm strips, CDs, diskettes and the like. The disclosed jackets are formed of top and bottom panels of flexible synthetic plastic material and bonding members that partition the jackets into chambers where the bonding members are composed of a hot melt adhesive system bonded to ozone pre-treated regions of the panels. The bonding members can be a plurality of longitudinal members substantial parallel to each other or at least one longitudinal and at least one lateral member where the longitudinal members are substantially parallel and the lateral members are substantially parallel. Each chamber is closed on at least two sides and includes a slot in one of the panel for inserting the object into the chamber. The bonding member are of a thickness designed to accommodate the object the jacket was designed to retain.

Abstract: A package is provided with a cassette container section for containing a photographic film cassette, a photo-print container section for containing a stack of plural photo-prints, and an index print container section for containing an index print. The photographic film cassette contains a developed photographic filmstrip in a form of a roll. The index print has reduced-size positive images which correspond to respective frames of the photographic filmstrip and which are arranged in a matrix.

Abstract: A divider and holder of the present invention is adapted to support and divide a number of articles such as cards within a rectangular container. The divider and holder includes a pair of flat surfaces connected by hinge portions. By bending the flat portions, a V-shaped member is formed which can be inserted between the side walls of the container, holding and dividing articles within the container. The bottom edges of the divider include a number of pointed protrusions which help prevent the divider from sliding along the length of the container.

Abstract: A first break line is formed at a front part of a paper box for storing a film cartridge. Second and third lines connected with the first break line are formed on a top part (lid). The second and third break lines incline toward both edges of the top part. Fourth and fifth break lines connected with the second and third break lines are formed along a ridge part toward both corners of the top part. When the paper box is opened, the first break line is broken to lift the top part, the second and third break lines are broken by the lifting action. Then, the fourth and fifth break lines are broken sequentially, so that the paper box is opened. Therefore, the paper box can be opened on the first attempt.

Abstract: An image media assembly comprising: a doner element, a receptor element, and means for maintaining the elements in a predetermined position wherein one element overlies the other, said means including a vacuum present between the elements.

Abstract: A holder and a method of making an index print using the holder. The method comprising the steps of:1) providing a holder having at least one sleeve for holding a film, said film having at least one developed image therein;2) scanning the holder so as to obtain a digital record representative of the images present on said negative film; and3) printing the digital record so as to form an index print wherein said at least one image is placed in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A protective display for a card-type item with a backing card includes a base and a frame assembly. The base includes a field portion generally surrounding the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a panel and a plurality of rails extending forwardly therefrom and generally forming the boundary of a view area for receiving the display item. The rails form notches for receiving the backing card edges whereby the display item is retained on the display.

Abstract: A cassette or box for containing and holding a planar substrate such as a reticle having a clamp bar coupled to corner supports by a spring or flexure and a linkage. A clamp bar is pivotally attached to bottom corner supports and a spring or flexure and linked to a top corner support, such that movement of the load bar causes the corner supports to pivot away from a reticle being held only at the corners. An elevation bar is also used to preposition the reticle in one direction. The present invention greatly facilitates the positioning and handling of a reticle as used in photolithography to manufacture semiconductor devices. Additionally, the present invention greatly reduces particulate contamination.

Abstract: A plastic case for a photographic film cassette consisting of a case body having a closed bottom and an open top, and a lid to be fitted to the open top of the case body, characterized by comprising a supporting device formed integrally on an internal bottom surface of the case body. The supporting device is upwardly tapered and deformable by the photographic film cassette when the lid is fitted to the case body and depresses the photographic film cassette into the case body. The supporting device is constituted of a pair of supporting ribs whose upper ends have a thickness of 0.12 to 0.35 mm. The ribs are disposed apart from each other, and the upper ends are inclined in opposite directions to each other relative to the internal bottom surface of the case body.

Abstract: A package for a film cartridge has a carton enclosing an inner holder which contains a sealed film product. The carton has a tab which is secured to a tab on the inner holder, so that both the inner holder and the carton are torn away at the same time along a tear line formed on the carton, when pulling the carton tab. In another embodiment, the inner holder has an upper and lower portion, and is enclosed within a central rectangular opening of a mount by two pieces of paperboard. There is a notch where the mount and the lower portion of the inner holder overlap, and a tear line is formed in connection with the notch on the mount, so that both the inner holder and the carton are torn away at the same time along the tear line.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and protecting in a coordinated manner developed film and printed photographs, particularly those associated with the Advanced Photo System ("APS"). Such apparatus is comprised of a sheet-like article configured for binding at one end having an opposing free edge, a first and second surface, and opposing first and second free edges perpendicular to the binding edge. A transverse crease extends along the article defining a flap that is used to secure the film container. A print storage device and film container are attached to the article in such a manner as to allow the flap to fold back over the container thereby securing the it by allowing the container to fit through a hole in the flap while the flap adheres to the sheet-like article.

Abstract: A photo/photo cartridge delivery/storage packet for the products of Advanced Photo Systems (APS) processing, comprising a first and second sheet-like cover members disposed in spaced, substantially parallel planes and each having a spine-adjacent edge, a sheet-like spine interconnecting the cover members along said spine-adjacent edges, a plurality of sheet-like photos interposed between the cover members and removably/replaceably secured to the spine by adhesive, and a means on the second cover member for securing thereto the APS photo cartridge associated with said photos. In the most preferred embodiment, the free edge of the second cover member of the packet extends past the free edge of the first cover member thereby forming a cover extension. The APS photo cartridge can be secured to either surface of the second cover member in a variety of ways that allow the cartridge to remain on the cover or be removed for storage elsewhere while the cover extension is used as a locking flap.

Abstract: A picture frame storage box (10, 10A) having a body (12) with a front (16) and two oppositely situated endwalls (20, 22) that connect the front (16) to the back (18). The front and back each have top edges (28). Each endwall (20, 22) is of a size and shape to extend above the front and back top edges (28), creating an abutment (32). Each abutment (32) has an exposed surface (34) that faces the other. A base (24) adjoins the front (16) the back (18), and two endwalls (20, 22) to form a storage compartment (26) of a size and shape to hold CD's, videos, trading cards, and the like. One or more dividers (44) may connect front (16) to back (18) and is laterally spaced between endwalls (20, 22). Each divider (44) divides storage compartment (26) into separate compartments. Each divider (44) includes a top (46) that is of a size and shape to extend above the front and back top edges (28), creating an abutment having two oppositely situated exposed surfaces (48, 50).

Abstract: A storage container, primarily for photographs and their negatives, is formed as a one-piece member of plastic material. A rectangular housing is formed by a base and pairs of parallel spaced sidewalls and end walls. A flat panel is pivotally mounted on the base and swings into the housing to form a first storage compartment with the base for receiving the negatives. The photographs are placed on the panel and are retained in the container by a closure lid which is pivotally mounted on one of the end walls of the housing opposite of the pivotal mounting of the panel. The lid is moved into a spaced parallel juxtaposition with the panel to a closed, latched position forming a second storage compartment between the panel and lid for storing the photographs. Printed indicia is placed on an inclined end wall of the lid to identify the contents of the container. A partition is formed on the panel to enable the second storage compartment to store two stacks of 31/2.times.5 photographs or one stack of 4.times.

Abstract: Photographic film, paper, etc. in sheet form or sealed within a pouch, is packaged in containers. An adjustable bracing or chocking element allows standard size containers to be used to package custom finished film sheets. The chocking element is securely attached to the bottom of a shell, and spaced apart from the walls of the shell. A pouch or stack of sheets is disposed between the chocking element and a pair of substantially orthogonal walls to restrain movement of the pouch or sheets relative to the bottom of the shell.

Abstract: One package for photographic film (PF) has five cassettes (3), which respectively contain the photographic film (PF). Five cylindrical watertight cases (2) respectively contain the cassettes (3). Heat shrinkable film (7, 25, 30, 57) is disposed around the five watertight cases (2), and shrunken by heat for collectively covering the five cassettes (3). The shrinkable film (7, 25, 30, 57) has shrinkability from 40 to 63% when heated at 140.degree. C. for 10 seconds, and has thickness from 35 to 50 .mu.m.