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Image transfer film unit with surface layer having an array of open-ended capillaries over the imaging layer

CA 1181977 A · Owner: Eastman Kodak Company · Inventors: Williams, John V.; Molaire, Michel F.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, An image transfer film unit is disclosed in which a surface capillary layer is provided to supply processing liquid uniformly to an imaging portion of the film unit.

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  • Granted February 5, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 5, 2002.
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FiledApril 5, 1983
GrantedFebruary 5, 1985
Term endedFebruary 5, 2002
Patent numberCA 1181977 A
Classification (IPC)G03C8/52 +1 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedApril 5, 1983Patent grantedFeb 5, 1985Term endedFeb 5, 2002

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