Single Frame Projection Patents (Class 352/147)
  • Patent number: 4258987
    Abstract: A device for holding film in a projector is disclosed, in which the film is loosely held between two transparent plates, and air is supplied between one of the transparent plates and the film, so as to clamp the film to the other transparent plate. Thereby the film is gently and positively held, and is also cooled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Inventors: Yukio Nishikawa, Zenji Oyabu
  • Patent number: 4257695
    Abstract: A film gate for image projection apparatus provides improved structure for directing cooling air across the surfaces of supported film. The outlets of the cooling air conduits are located adjacent edges of supported film and configured and oriented to create Coanda effect attachment of their issuing air streams to the film surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1981
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Harold F. Langworthy