Abstract: An image receptacle comprises a detector for detecting a first play-mode signal. A sound control module records sound, and emits the recorded sound upon receiving the first play-mode signal from the detector. Upon receiving a signal from the sound control module, an emitter emits a second play-mode signal to a second image receptacle for initiating the second image receptacle to emit its associated sound.

Abstract: A coin operated camera is mounted on a pedestal intermediate a plurality of children's rides. The camera may be rotated about a vertical axis to align with any of the rides to allow a photograph to be taken of the ride and any associated persons or apparatus.

Abstract: A method for making perforations in a continuous film which is thereafter cut into individual filmstrips having variable lengths. A die set unit of the perforator has a plurality of punches and corresponding dies which are respectively arranged along the continuous film. The die set unit performs die-punching N times (N=1, 2, 3 . . .) in every first section having a variable length Lx, and the measuring feeder transports the continuous film by a first length after each of (N-1) times die-punching and by a second length after the last die-punching for every first section. The first length is given as Lx/N, and the second length corresponds to the first length plus the length L2 of a second section disposed alternately with the first section along the continuous film. In alternative, the die set unit is constituted of first to nth die sets aligned in order from downstream to in the film transporting direction. The ith die set of the die sets has a number Gi (i=1, 2, . . .

Abstract: An instant special effects camera which provides children in the age range of five years and up with an opportunity to take photos and see the results instantly. The camera is a battery operated electronic black and white camera with an integral direct thermal printer. A replaceable paper cassette is included. To improve the ease of use and reduce cost, a minimal number of simple controls are provided. A picture may be taken simply by aiming the camera through a double view finder and pressing the shutter button. No setting up or flash is required. Plug-in special effects cartridges may be provided to increase the number of special effects.

Abstract: A method for making perforations in a continuous film which is thereafter cut into individual filmstrips having variable lengths. A die set unit of the perforator has a plurality of punches and corresponding dies which are respectively arranged along the continuous film. The die set unit performs die-punching N times (N=1, 2, 3 . . . ) in every first section having a variable length Lx, and the measuring feeder transports the continuous film by a first length after each of (N-1) times die-punching and by a second length after the last die-punching for every first section. The first length is given as Lx/N, and the second length corresponds to the first length plus the length L2 of a second section disposed alternately with the first section along the continuous film. In alternative, the die set unit is constituted of first to nth die sets aligned in order from downstream to in the film transporting direction. The ith die set of the die sets has a number Gi (i=1, 2, . . .

Abstract: A method for making perforations in a continuous film which is thereafter cut into individual filmstrips having variable lengths. A die set unit of the perforator has a plurality of punches and corresponding dies which are respectively arranged along the continuous film. The die set unit performs die-punching N times (N=1, 2, 3 . . . ) in every first section having a variable length Lx, and the measuring feeder transports the continuous film by a first length after each of (N-1) times die-punching and by a second length after the last die-punching for every first section. The first length is given as Lx/N, and the second length corresponds to the first length plus the length L2 of a second section disposed alternately with the first section along the continuous film. In alternative, the die set unit is constituted of first to nth die sets aligned in order from downstream to in the film transporting direction. The ith die set of the die sets has a number Gi (i=1, 2, . . .

Abstract: Apparatus (10) and methods are disclosed for loading a camera frame (100) for subsequent inclusion in a single-use camera, the camera frame including an exposure opening (102), a chamber (104) on one side of the exposure opening for receiving a light-tight film cartridge (18) enclosing a spool (19) to which is attached a trailing end of a filmstrip (36), and a chamber (108) on an opposite side of the exposure opening for receiving a scroll (268) formed from the filmstrip.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for closing a camera body of a type including a housing (10) for internal camera components, the housing including a cover part (12) and another part (14); and a plurality of fastener pairs (54, 56; 60, 62) extending between said parts, each fastener pair including a hook (54, 56) and a catch (60, 62) including an opening (64) for engaging a tip (56') of the hook. The apparatus may include a frame 162); a gripper (166-186) supported by the frame, the gripper having a pair of tines (170, 172) separated by a slot (174) for receiving the tip of the hook, a least one of the tines being configured (176-186) to engage an edge of the opening during insertion of the gripper into the opening, whereby said at least one tine is caused to flex into contact with the tip of the hook to grip the tip between said tines; and a cutter (188-192) supported by the frame, said the having a cutting edge (190) extended across the slot for severing the tip from the hook. A method of use also is taught.

Abstract: An electro-developing type camera using an electro-developing recording medium has a photographing lens system for forming an optical image of an object to be photographed in the recording medium, and an electronic flash for emitting light rays to illuminate the object at an execution of a photographing operation, if necessary. The camera further has an image reader for optically and electronically reading the formed image of the recording medium, and an optical guide system for guiding the light rays, emitted from the electronic flash to the recording medium to illuminate the formed image thereof during the optical and electronic reading of the formed image of the recording medium.

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting film into a spool including: a magazine with a plurality of cells containing empty spools, an element rotating about a fixed shaft and supporting at its end at least one container arranged to receive by gravity a spool housed in a cell of the magazine, a unit for inserting a negative into the spool, the unit being located in a position different from a region in which the spool is inserted into the container, and a magazine into which spools carrying rewound file are inserted. The container is mounted rotatable relative to the rotary element, an apparatus being provided which for each rotation of the rotary element in one direction cause the container to undergo a similar rotation about its axis in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided which act to peel different types of dry laminar imaging media having different peel attributes.

Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus for emptying and rinsing out photographic chemical containers into a mixing tank and provides a means of completely removing all chemical residues from the containers in a manner which is safe for the operator. The apparatus has an emptying trough for emptying the chemicals into the mixing tank, the emptying trough having a base and a locating plate opposite the base. In the base there are outlets each of which corresponds to a locating hole in the locating plate for the purpose of emptying the chemical containers through their open necks. In each outlet of the apparatus according to the invention is a nozzle incorporating a valve mechanism which can be operated by placing the neck of a chemical container over the nozzle or removing same.

Abstract: A photographic processing method is provided which avoids folding of a film during storage without a problem of bulkiness in the storage and allows easy identification of images of the film, and which includes the steps of: winding a film finished with printing into a cartridge; and providing an index print representing a content of the film to the cartridge.

Abstract: A used lens-fitted photo film unit has a photo film containing section and a front cover. The photo film containing section has a first retaining hook. The front cover has a second retaining hook. The second hook is retained on the first hook, and couples the front cover to the photo film containing section. In a disassembling station, the photo film unit is set in a predetermined orientation. An access plate is advanced toward the photo film unit. The access plate flexes the first hook apart from the second hook, and disengages it from the latter. The access plate is retracted while the front cover is captured by the access plate, thereby to remove the front cover from the photo film containing section. In a preferred embodiment, a flash device from the used photo film unit is supported so as to face upward a flashing face of the flash device. Cleanser liquid is sprayed on the flashing face. Cleaning tape comes in contact with the flashing face.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a leader card from a strip of film that has been adhesively secured to the leader card by a strip of adhesive tape at one end of the leader card. The apparatus includes at least one scraper blade having a scraping edge. The blade is mounted to the apparatus so that the scraping edge of the blade is biased against the surface of the leader card such that when the leader card is moved past the scraping edge, the adhesive tape will be removed from the leader card.

Abstract: A display package assembly comprising a main closed portion housing a camera, and another closed portion housing a consumable such as a film cartridge and/or one or more batteries, is characterized in that the main portion housing the camera is permanently sealed to prevent removal of the camera from the main portion without breaking open the main portion, and the other portion housing the consumable has a removable cover to permit the other portion to be opened and re-closed to replace the consumable without breaking open the other portion.

Abstract: Film or digital color composite images comprised of sandwiching film or capturing digitally and assembling with computergraphics software: 1) a color positive image, and 2) a color negative image possessing substantially the same subject captured in the positive image. The resultant color composite image is made in a very reproducible and highly controlled manner with features reminiscent of color solarization. These color composite images, assembled in both film and digital form, have uses in the creation and production of artwork for cinematography, graphic arts, signs, advertising, book and magazine illustration, computergraphics, color separation, photographic prints as well as photomechanical reproduction such as offset lithography or silkscreen printing.

Abstract: A laminating system for bonding, to receiver stock, a lamination sheet of the type including a carrier and a material to be applied to the receiver stock, and for subsequently de-laminating the carrier from the receiver stock after the material has been applied to the receiver stock, includes a fuser to apply the material to the receiver stock. The leading edge of the carrier has a de-lamination leader to separate the carrier from the receiver stock as the leading edge of the sandwich emerges from the fuser. A first portion of the carrier is manually directed through a pair of idler rollers as the sandwich emerges from the fuser to form the carrier into a generally S-shaped curve so that operator attention is thereafter not needed to separate the remainder of the carrier and receiver stock.