Kevin V Blakely

US Patent:

6352188, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Aug 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/631161

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B65H 2600

US Classification:

226 19, 226179, 226190, 2426151

Abstract:

A transport mechanism for transporting photographic media along a processing path. The mechanism includes a roller assembly having a pair of space support roller assemblies disposed along a common shaft. Each pair of roller assemblies having a support roller having an outer engaging surface. A spring is provided for biasing the contact surface toward the edge of the media and a retaining member for restraining movement of each of the roller assemblies on the shaft.

US Patent:

6361226, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Dec 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/747086

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY
Daniel M. Pagano - Honeoye Falls NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03D 308

US Classification:

396612, 396620

Abstract:

A belt driven rack and tank processor includes a belt for driving photosensitive material through a relatively thin processing channel formed by the rack and tank of the processor. The belt travels around a core that displaces fluid within the apparatus so as to provide for a low volume processor. The processor further includes spring loaded engaging rollers which facilitate the conveyance of cut sheets through the processor.

US Patent:

6394024, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Dec 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/470723

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B05C 108

US Classification:

118 46, 118236, 118500, 226110, 226101, 271 91

Abstract:

A coating apparatus for applying a coating on to a photographic media. The apparatus includes a coating section for applying a coating on to a photosensitive media having an entrance and an exit. A first supply assembly is provided for supplying a first media of a first format adjacent the entrance. A retractable second retractable supply assembly and a retractable taking-up assembly is provided for supplying and taking up a second media of a second format, the second format being different from the first format.

US Patent:

6401360, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Apr 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/548442

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

F26B 700

US Classification:

34420, 34421, 34273, 34 68

Abstract:

A drying apparatus and method utilizes the combination of radiant heat and air to quickly dry photosensitive material. The arrangement of the drying apparatus is such that radiant heat said assembly including a heating bar and a reflective cover positioned on one side of said conveying path, and a reflective member disposed on the other side of said conveying path, said reflective cover and said reflective member reflecting the heat from said heating bar toward said conveying path.

US Patent:

6409399, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Dec 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/745720

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY
Daniel M. Pagano - Honeoye Falls NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03D 1300

US Classification:

396567, 396578, 396626, 396617

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a processor or processing arrangement which includes a replenishment system that meters or dispenses an amount of replenishment solution in direct relation to an amount of photosensitive media that passes through the processor or processing arrangement. The replenishment system includes a dispensing chamber and a cam roller that is operationally associated with a conveying roller. The cam roller engages a valve on the dispensing chamber. When the valve is moved to an open position in relation to a rotation of the cam roller, an amount of processing solution is metered out of the chamber in an amount related to the amount of rotation of the conveying roller.

US Patent:

6423138, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Dec 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/470639

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B05C 100

US Classification:

118203, 118602, 118261

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for applying at least one solution of a predetermined viscosity to photosensitive material. The apparatus includes at least an application roller that applies the coating solution onto the photosensitive material. The application roller partially extends into a solution tray of the coating apparatus and is partially submerged in solution in the solution tray. In an arrangement of the present invention, a cascade wall and metering blade are positioned within the solution tray so as to define a first section at which solution enters the tray, and a second section which receives solution that spills over from the first section and includes a port which leads coating solution back to a coating solution tank for recycling or leads cleaning solution to drain. The apparatus further includes a washing arrangement that washes the coating apparatus in an efficient manner. The washing arrangement includes a retractable scrubber bar arrangement that moves away from the application roller when the coating apparatus is in a coating mode of operation and is movable toward the application roller by way of brushes in a cleaning mode of operation.

US Patent:

6464784, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Dec 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/470065

Inventors:

Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B05C 100

US Classification:

118203, 118602, 118261

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for applying at least one coating solution of a predetermined viscosity to a photosensitive material. The apparatus includes at least an application roller which is adapted to apply the coating solution onto the photosensitive material. A solution supply guide is positioned relative to the application roller to supply coating solution onto the application roller. The apparatus and method further includes a washing arrangement for washing the coating apparatus in an efficient manner. The washing arrangement includes a movable scrubber bar arrangement which retracts away from the application roller when the coating apparatus is in a coating mode of operation, and is movable to contact the application roller by way of brushes in a cleaning mode of operation. The apparatus and method further includes a recirculation system which alternatively supplies coating solution to the supply guide and cleaning solution to at least the washing arrangement.

US Patent:

6485202, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Dec 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/027382

Inventors:

Daniel M. Pagano - Honeoye Falls NY
Kevin H. Blakely - Rochester NY
Ronald W. Grant - Caledonia NY
Robert E. Marowski - Rochester NY
Ralph D. Sadler - Byron NY
John C. Cushman - Rochester NY
Daniel C. Davis - Rush NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03D 304

US Classification:

396579, 396634, 396635

Abstract:

A photographic processor and method of operation is disclosed. The processor includes a circular drum and a disk positioned inside the drum. The disk comprises at least one set of teeth along an outer periphery thereof for engagement with perforations on film. The processor also includes a circular dryer for drying the processed film. The dryer extends around an outer periphery of the drum.