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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 1994
Filed:
May. 28, 1993
Allen B Cullen, Churchville, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A cassette is provided having a base and a cover which is hinged to the base for closing the same and providing a light-tight space therebetween. A latching assembly is provided for latching and unlatching of the top of the base. A cushion member is secured in to the inside surface of the cover and an intensifying screen is secured to the outer surface of the cushion member. The cushion member comprises a first layer which is secured to the inner surface of the top cover an a second outer layer. The first layer is provided with a a cut-out portion for receiving the latch assembly. The second layer is superimposed on the first layer and covers the cut-out portion which receives said latch assembly. The first layer is made of a material having a first density and the second layer is made of a material having a second density greater than the first density such that a substantially uniform pressure is applied against the film placed in the space between top cover and base.