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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 1997
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1995
Anthony Earle, Middlesex, GB;
Edward Charles Glover, London, GB;
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A cartridge (1) for a processing chemical (3), such as a photographic developer or the like, comprises a main body (2) having an outlet (4, 5, 6, 7) by way of which the chemical may be introduced into and removed from the main body. The outlet is adapted for connection to a processing apparatus (8, 9, 10) to permit the chemical to be transferred between the apparatus and the cartridge. The main body of the cartridge incorporates a tube (6), one end of which is located externally of the main body. The tube extends through the interior of the main body so that its other end is disposed adjacent a region of the main body which is opposite that part of the main body where the outlet is formed. The cartridge is designed to be mounted on a processing apparatus with its outlet directed downwardly so that the tube stands substantially vertically. The processing chemical may be pumped out of the cartridge and back into the cartridge via the tube. In addition any air present in the cartridge may be pumped out of the cartridge via the same tube.