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Method and apparatus for air jet assisted film unloading from x-ray cassettes

CA 1237011 A · Owner: E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company · Inventors: Leroux, Donald F.; Stottlemyer, Guayton R.

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A release mechanism for a side opening x-ray cassette uses an air jet to release the x-ray film from sticking and facilitating its removal from the cassette.

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  • Granted May 24, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 24, 2005.
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FiledDecember 4, 1984
GrantedMay 24, 1988
Term endedMay 24, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237011 A
Classification (IPC)G03D13/00 +1 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedDec 4, 1984Patent grantedMay 24, 1988Term endedMay 24, 2005

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