Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method of processing silver halide color paper that ensures (a) promptness such that finished prints can be handed at shop to customers, (b) small installation area for mini-labs, (c) processing solution stability capable of withstanding slack seasons, (d) normal image quality, (e) small replenishment solution amount and (f) inhibition of tar generation and sulfuration phenomenon occurrence. This object can be attained by a concentrated processing composition for color paper which has a concentrated processing composition for bleach replenishment of 3.0 or less in pH containing 0.3 mol/L or more of EDTA.Fe(III) ammonium, 0.3 mol/L or more of a sulfinic acid compound of specified structure and 0.5 mol/L or more of ammonium bromide and a concentrated processing composition for fixative replenishment of 4.0 or more in pH containing 0.7 mol/L of ammonium thiosulfate and 0.

Abstract: A method of processing photosensitive materials in which one or more chemical compounds are at least partially retained after processing. The chemical compounds are unique to a particular process used by a copyright owner. The absence of the unique compounds in a processed material thus indicates that the processing has been without the authorization of the copyright owner.

Abstract: A silver salt photothermographic material is disclosed, comprising on a support a light-sensitive layer comprising an organic silver salt, light-sensitive silver halide grains, a reducing agent and a binder, wherein after the photothermographic material having been developed at a temperature of not less than 100° C. is subjected to exposure to light of an illumination intensity of 300 lux at 45° C. for 24 hrs., the rate of variation in fog density between before and after exposure is not more than 30%, based on the fog density of the photothermographic material before exposure.

Abstract: A method of chemically marking photosensitive material that needs to be digitally scanned and adjusted rather than optically printed to produce a satisfactory hardcopy.

Abstract: An instant photographic film unit includes a mask sheet having an image frame and two sheets, one of which has a photosensitive layer, laminated and bonded together, and a developing liquid container disposed in a predetermined position for supplying a developing liquid between the two sheets to produce an image. The mask sheet and the two sheets are bonded together in a predetermined laminated state, with at least one of the mask sheet and the two sheets being in the form of a continuous web. The continuous web is cut off into self-developed instant photographic film units of a predetermined length. A predetermined number of instant photographic film units are automatically stacked and placed in a film pack.

Abstract: An image forming assembly and method utilizes a laminate processing sheet. The laminate processing sheet is applied on an emulsion side of an exposed photosensitive film which includes sprocket holes along opposing edges. In a first feature of the present invention, a width of the laminate processing sheet is confined to an image area between the opposing sprocket holes, so as to reduce or eliminate the possibility of processing marks in or around an area of the opposing sprocket holes. In a further feature of the present invention, an absorbing sheet can be applied to the backside of the photosensitive film, to absorb any excess processing or wetting solution that is applied to the photosensitive film. This also aids in reducing or eliminating unwanted processing marks at the sprocket holes or an area in the vicinity of the sprocket holes.

Abstract: An image forming assembly and method utilizes a laminate processing sheet. The laminate processing sheet is applied on an emulsion side of an exposed photosensitive film which includes sprocket holes along opposing edges. In a first feature of the present invention, a width of the laminate processing sheet is confined to an image area between the opposing sprocket holes, so as to reduce or eliminate the possibility of processing marks in or around an area of the opposing sprocket holes In a further feature of the present invention, an absorbing sheet can be applied to the backside of the photosensitive film, to absorb any excess processing or wetting solution that is applied to the photosensitive film. This also aids in reducing or eliminating unwanted processing marks at the sprocket holes or an area in the vicinity of the sprocket holes.

Abstract: After first, second, and third continuous members are bonded to each other in a laminated state, they are cut together to a predetermined length for thereby producing an instant photography film unit. A predetermined number of produced instant photography film units are stacked in a stacking station, and then automatically placed into a film pack in a packaging station. An overall process of manufacturing instant photography film units that are packaged is performed automatically and efficiently.

Abstract: An improved self-developing film unit comprising: a processing fluid supply including a rupturable reservoir of processing fluid; an image recording assembly of the self-developing type including first and second overlying layers one of which is exposable to form a latent photographic image, and a spacer connected to and between the first and second layers for providing a processing space therebetween for allowing processing fluid to pass therethrough; a fluid trap at a trailing end portion of the film unit for collecting excess processing fluid traveling through the processing space; a first fluid-tight coupling device including a fluid passage for fluidically coupling the reservoir to a leading end of the processing space for allowing processing fluid from a ruptured reservoir to be introduced into the processing space and initiate processing of the latent image; and, second fluid-tight coupling device including a fluid passage for fluidically coupling a trailing end of the processing space with the trap fo

Abstract: An improved self-developing film unit comprising: processing fluid supply means including a rupturable reservoir of processing fluid at a leading end portion of the unit; image recording means of the self-developing type including first and second overlying layers one of which is exposable to form a latent photographic image, and spacer means connected to and between said first and second layers for providing a processing space therebetween for allowing processing fluid to pass therethrough; fluid trap means at a trailing end portion of the film unit for collecting excess processing fluid traveling through said processing space; first fluid-tight coupling means including a fluid passage for fluidically coupling said reservoir to a leading end of said processing space for allowing processing fluid from a ruptured reservoir to be introduced into said processing space and initiate processing of the latent image; and, second fluid-tight coupling means including a fluid passage for fluidically coupling a trailing

Abstract: An improved camera and method of processing for use with an associated film assemblage of the self-developing type, wherein the assemblage is provided with a plurality of self-developing film frames are disclosed. Each frame carries an integral self-developing unit as well as an associated processing fluid pod. Each exposed frame is manually pulled through pressure applying members for rupturing the pod and spreading the fluid before exiting. Simultaneously, the next successive film unit is pulled from a container therefor and indexed by means on the assemblage to the film plane as the pulled unit is automatically separated from the remainder of the assemblage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographic processing chemicals kit comprising a processing agent and a flexible container formed of multilayer film. The chemicals kit provide a photographic processing chemicals packaging material capable of protecting the photographic processing characteristics of its content against any storage conditions accompanied by a high temperature or vibration.

Abstract: An improved film format for a self-developing, peel-apart film unit having flexible positive and negative sheet elements and a pod of developer liquid, wherein at least one of the sheet elements bends when a force is applied to a trailing edge thereof to effect sheet element movement. Pockets are formed on the leading end of each sheet element so that a force may be readily coupled thereto without bending either sheet element while they are being moved, for example, into a developer liquid spread system for subsequent film processing.

Abstract: A panel mounted electrical connector is disclosed in combination with an equipment rack, multiple units of electronic equipment arranged in the rack, each unit having a connector in mating engagement with the connector mounted on the back panel of the rack. The panel mounted connector is arranged to align and hold in proper position multiple connectors, thereby forming a composite connector that mates with a mating composite connector on the unit of electronic equipment. Cutouts are provided in a surface of the composite connector so that cabling that is terminated to the connector may exit the connector at right angles thereto substantially parallel with the back panel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for processing a silver halide photographic material comprising processing the silver halide color photographic material containing a prescribed amount of titanium oxide in an water-resistant resin layer on the silver halide color photographic material, with a color developer containing a prescribed amount of chloride ions. The disclosure described provides a method of developing processing wherein edge stain due to penetration of a developing solution from the cut end of the base is prevented and the sharpness of image is excellent.

Abstract: The present invention is a high-density circuit, wherein the circuit conductors, and the spaces between conductors, are preferably less than about 0.005 inches wide, and wherein the lines are disposed over a relatively large area. The circuit is defined by a pattern of grooves in a dielectric substrate, and a conductive material is deposited in the grooves, and heated so as to form a tight bond with the substrate. The resulting circuit is stable, rugged, and capable of withstanding a wide range of adverse environmental conditions. The invention includes the circuit itself, as well as processes used in its manufacture. The invention also includes high-density print head, for a thermal or electrostatic printer, made from the circuit described. The rugged, high-density circuit of the present invention can generate a set of very closely-spaced conductors which are then used to produce a high-density image.

Abstract: A self-processing photographic film unit has a trap member using a nonwoven cloth in order to catch surplus processing solution. This nonwoven cloth is provided with a polymer having carboxyl groups, and a hardening agent for hardening the polymer in order to prevent leakage and change of color to a frame portion of an image forming plane. A nonwoven cloth according to another embodiment includes a fiber of duplex structure which comprises an external layer of a hydrophilic cross linkage polymer and an internal layer of an acrylonitrile type polymer. A further embodiment includes a nonwoven cloth having dimensions of individual gaps or density which are changed stepwise or continuously. This nonwoven cloth is stored in the trap section so that a portion having a small density or large individual gaps is disposed on the inlet side.

Abstract: A monosheet type self-processing film unit comprising a masking member formed with an image area defining opening, a photosensitive sheet, a developer containing pod, a trapping member, a transparent cover sheet, and a spacer member interposed between the photosensitive and transparent cover sheets.

Abstract: A direct positive silver halide light-sensitive color photographic material comprising, on a support, (1) at least three light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layers containing internal latent image-type light-sensitive silver halide grains, (2) specific sensitizing dyes having formulas [I], [II] and [III], respectively defined in the specification, and (3) at least one anti-irradiation compound selected from the group consisting of those compounds having formulas [IV], [V] and [VI], respectively defined in the specification, is disclosed.

Abstract: A transparency film assemblage of the type which includes a film mount having first and second apertured sections, a film frame of the instant type mounted on the first section in superposition to its aperture, a strip sheet mounted in superposed relation to the film frame, and a container having a supply of processing liquid which is to be spread between the sheet and the film frame, subsequent to the latter's exposure, to initiate the formation of a visible image in the film frame. The film mount is constructed to accommodate the container and/or the sheet, after the latter has been stripped from the image in the film frame which is to be subsequently viewed, such that the container and/or sheet may be sandwiched between the first and second sections when they are secured in face-to-face relation to define a fully mounted transparency ready to be placed in a projector.

Abstract: A self-processing photographic film unit includes a first sheet for recording a positive image, a transparent second sheet bonded to the first sheet in face-to-face relation, a container for a processing liquid coupled to the leading end of the film unit, and a trap coupled to the trailing end of the film unit. Following exposure of the film unit, the processing liquid is distributed uniformly between the sheets, and any excess of the processing liquid from an image-recording area of the first sheet is received in the trap. The trap comprises a bag-like trap cover having a plurality of air orifices and a trap member capable of swelling and solubilizing when in contact with the processing liquid, which is surrounded the trap cover. The trap member is made of a fibrous carboxymethylcellulose sheet or a fibrous carboxymethylcellulose sheet and filter paper bonded to each other by sandwiching a liquid impervious member therebetween.

Abstract: In a self-processing type film unit comprising a base sheet bearing thereon a photosensitive layer, a masking member which is attached to the base sheet and has an opening for exposing the photosensitive layer on the base sheet, a transparent cover sheet attached to the masking member at its side edges to cover the opening of the masking member with a spacer member interposed between each of the side edges and the masking member, a developing solution container enclosed by the leading end portion of the masking member which is folded back around the developing solution container over the cover sheet and attached to the cover sheet, and a developing solution trapping member enclosed by the trailing end portion of the masking member which is folded back around the developing solution trapping member over the cover sheet and attached to the cover sheet, a space formed between trailing end faces of the cover sheet and the spacer member, and the inner surface of the folded trailing end portion of the masking membe

Abstract: An integral, self-developing film unit and processor in which all structural components of the film unit apart from a rupturable pod of processing fluid are provided by two superposed rectangular sheets of plastic material. The sheets sandwich one or more layers of photochemical composition, support the processing fluid pod at the leading edge thereof and define at the trailing edge of the unit, a trap for receiving residual processing fluid. The trap is provided by a flap at the end of one of the two sheets folded over the trailing edge of the other sheet. The absence of edge rails to establish the thickness of processing fluid spread into contact with the photochemicals between the sheets is accounted for by a controlled spacing gap at the pressure nip through which the unit is advanced for processing after exposure.

Abstract: A self-processing film unit including a sheet-like photosensitive film component as provided with a liquid applicator holding a supply of low viscosity processing liquid that is to be applied to a given area of an outer surface of the film component, following its exposure, to initiate processing. The applicator comprises a liquid and air impervious sheet carrying on one surface thereof means holding a substantially uniformly distributed supply of processing liquid. The applicator is initially provided on one end of the film component in a releasably sealed folded configuration wherein the impervious sheet forms an impervious enclosure about the liquid holding means and it is movable therefrom to an unsealed extended configuration to locate the liquid holding means in liquid yielding contact with the given area of the film component outer surface.

Abstract: A self-processing film unit, including a sheet-like photosensitive film component, is provided with a liquid applicator holding a supply of a low viscosity procesing liquid that is to be applied to a given area of an outer surface of the film component, following its exposure, to initiate processing. The applicator includes a folded and releasably sealed enclosure section having therein liquid holding means, such as an absorbent pad soaked with the liquid, a leader tab forming section between one end of the film component and the enclosure section, and a mechanical ground section. In response to applying a longitudinally directed compression force on the film unit, the leader tab forming section folds to form a protruding leader tab.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for monitoring exposure to influences, such as ionizing radiation, adverse to the human body. The device includes a support which carries material sensitive to the influence. The material is demarcated into a plurality of discrete zones each of which is processable individually by processing composition stored in a respective reservoir. Each reservoir is dischargeable individually to process its related zone. The sensitive material produces an indication visible externally of the device if the exposure to radiation has been greater than a predetermined threshold. The zones are processable at will in single succession.

Abstract: A self-processing type photographic film unit having an improved trap structure for collecting surplus processing solution used in developing the unit. The trap structure includes a partition member dividing a pouch-shaped hollow interior formed by a trap cover member into upper and lower chambers and forming a U-shaped flow path which communicates with gas discharging through-holes formed in the upper surface of the trap cover member. First and second spacer members are provided on the lower and upper surfaces of the partition member with the first and second spacer members permitting the U-shaped flow path to pass gas in the unit while catching surplus processing solution.

Abstract: A photographic film unit comprising a photosensitive sheet, in the form of an inert support coated on one side with one or more photosensitive layers, fixed to a second sheet having at least one inert side by a pair of rails adhered to an inert side of one of the sheets and to portions of the other sheet, in which the ends of one of the sheets extend beyond the other to provide supports at opposite ends for a pod carrying processing composition and for a fluid trap, and a mask and binder member securing the sheets together at their edges. A method of making the film unit in which the first and second sheets are brought together and adhered to each other by binder strips placed over them at prescribed intervals. The sheets so fixed together are then adhered to a binder web at one end thereof, and pieces of them are cut off and carried with the binder web through stations at which the additional elements of the film unit are installed and the assembly operations completed.

Abstract: In a photographic film unit having a pair of sheets connected in superposition with a photosensitive layer located between the sheets, a container carrying a quantity of fluent processing composition is arranged to provide for the discharge of the composition to between the sheets. A fluid receiver or trap is provided at the opposite edge of the sheets to receive and store excess processing composition after it has been spread between the sheets. The improvement comprises a trap construction wherein an intermediate sheet, which is disposed between the pair of sheets and is coupled to both of them, extends from between the pair of sheets at the trailing end thereof and is folded around one of the sheets at that end to form a trap cover over the trap volume between that folded portion and the outside surface of that one sheet. Spacing elements are formed by embossing the trailing end of that one sheet and fluid flow slits are formed by slitting the trailing edge of that sheet.