Diffuser for color analyser
CA 1294810 C · Owner: Reed, Roger Glenn · Inventors: Reed, Roger Glenn
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There is disclosed herein a diffusing device for use with photographic darkroom color analyzers when no gray card appears in any of the frames on the strip of film which have the same lighting conditions as the frame to be analyzed. The diffuser is used for determining correct color balance of an area of film which is mottled such as human skin, by eliminating moles freckles, dark shadows etc. from the image being analyzed with light blockers. The diffuser is made of flat translucent material in a plurality of shapes. Supports hold it above the analyzer sensor. The invention includes a variety of light blockers of various shapes made of opaque material such as sheet metal all light blockers …
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- Granted January 28, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 28, 2009.
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