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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7215364 | Digital imaging system using overlapping images to formulate a seamless composite image and implemented using either a digital imaging sensor array An imaging system for obtaining a wide field of view comprises a plurality of imaging devices each having a defined field of view and each of the imaging devices having a mechanism for capturing an image at a selected time instant. The imaging devices are positioned... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7076161 | Lens-fitted photo film unit and printing method A lens-fitted photo film unit comprises a main body, a bottom lid, and a photo film. The main body has an exposure chamber with a taking lens. The exposure chamber is provided with a plane mirror disposed in such a manner as to be inclined 45 degrees with respect to... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6327432 | Instant film packs The present invention is directed to developer solution trapping chips for use in a peel-apart type instant film unit, wherein the developer solution trapping chips are manufactured by cutting a continuous chip blank obtained by contour extrusion, which s... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6327431 | Method and system for reducing image artifacts A self developing photographic apparatus comprising: a housing including a film exit slot; exposure means operable for effecting an exposure; a film assemblage of the self-developing type including at least one exposable area and a rupturable reservoir co... | 12/04/2001 |
| 5486891 | Ecological system for delivering film units, a container for holding film units and an apparatus for packaging trash for recycling A system for developing photographic film which is ecologically friendly includes a tray holding a pair of film cassettes. One cassette includes negative film sheets which is inserted into a camera where the negative sheets are exposed. The exposed sheets... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5453804 | Camera with film processing means There is presented a camera comprising a housing, and a generally cylindrically-shaped can rotatably mounted in the housing. The can is provided with an elongated opening extending lengthwise of the can, an external surface for supporting a negative film ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5164752 | Camera back with heating elements for self developing film A camera for containment of self-developing film which contains a thermal detector and electrical heating elements for maintaining the film within the camera at an optimum temperature.... | 11/17/1992 |
| 4630915 | Multipart cassette for two component film system A cassette for a photographic film system adapted for processing after exposure by face-to-face contact of the negative with a positive processing film, the cassette having multi-part first and second chambers for containing the respective roll film eleme... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4572634 | Method of and system for identifying subjects There is disclosed an improved and economical identification system wherein photographic apparatus at a plurality of field locations provide positive prints of individuals being identified and wherein the prints and appropriate alphanumeric information ar... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4516844 | Film cassette usable as processing chamber A photographic film assemblage including a film cassette having a film spool rotatably supported therein, and a length of self-developing type film coiled about the spool with one of its ends secured to the spool and its other end extending to the exterio... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4332451 | Release safety shutter interlock for battery powered camera A shutter releasing system controlling apparatus for a self developing type instant camera equipped with a motor-driven treating liquid spreader. The shutter releasing operation is prevented not only when the battery is too low, but also during the motor ... | 06/01/1982 |
| 4266866 | Diffusion transfer camera processor The disclosure is directed to an extremely compact camera-processor which is configured to sharply reverse the direction of the exposed light sensitive sheet as it leaves the exposure plane. The light sensitive sheet is thereafter driven downwardly into a... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4235543 | Microfiche camera with lens and film transport system A microfiche camera suitable for use in a low cost microfiche system for exposing a plurality of image frame areas on a single card-like film unit, preferably of the self-developing type. The camera includes a lens mounted on a carriage for lateral moveme... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4154610 | Photographic method and film unit Photographic method and film unit wherein a positive image is produced in a film unit by diffusion-transfer process and is viewable from the opposite side of the film unit to the side onto which image-wise light is initially directed, whereby image-revers... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4081211 | Processing condition control system for a multi-purpose film handling cartridge A system for controlling development conditions under which an exposed film strip is processed with a compact multi-purpose film handling cartridge. The film cartridge which is adapted to be mounted in a motion picture camera and projector employing the s... | 03/28/1978 |
| 4013360 | Information storage system Document images recorded upon microfilm using a first film transport are moved to a position to have an image thereof recorded upon a film carried by a second film transport thereby permitting the recording to be applied to the second film in accordance w... | 03/22/1977 |
| 4011570 | Photographic camera A photographic camera for printing two different kinds of data upon one sole image carrier comprises a pre-exposure station in which a mask is printed upon the image carrier. After such pre-exposure the image carrier is moved into the focal plane of two o... | 03/08/1977 |
