Abstract: An intercore for mounting a hollow photographic web roll core and to transmit rotation from an elongated spindle to the core, which spindle has one or more axially extending ramps which slope radially outward in a direction away from a front end. The intercore includes a bore to removably receive the spindle by insertion of the spindle front end first into the bore. At least one slot is present in the intercore, carrying a lug which can move radially within the slot and which is positioned such that insertion of the spindle front end first into the bore causes each lug to ride on a corresponding ramp and be urged radially outward through its carrying slot and into engagement with a hollow core positioned over the intercore. An elongated spindle is provided in another aspect, for insertion into a bore of an intercore which mounts a hollow photographic web roll core for rotation.

Abstract: An elongated intercore for mounting hollow cores of various lengths for rotation. The intercore includes a plurality of stop members spaced along at least part of the length of the intercore, and which are urged resiliently radially outward between retracted and extended positions. As a result, a core can be slid over the stop members while they are in their retracted position and a first end of a core can abut against a forward facing side of any of the stop members when in an extended position, to prevent the first end from rearward movement. In another aspect, an elongated intercore is provided with a plurality of ring guides spaced apart from one another along a forward end of the intercore and each extending about the intercore. This aspect additionally includes a resilient wire ring which can be positioned within any of the ring guides and restrain forward movement of the core.

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.