Patent ID: 6213656
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: G03D

Abstract:
An apparatus for processing a photosensitive media, said apparatus having a processing path for passing of a first photosensitive media through the apparatus, and a light-lock feed slot assembly for allowing a second photosensitive media to be fed into said processing path at a point along said processing path, said light-lock feed slot assembly comprising:a conduit having a pair of oppositely disposed side walls, each of said side walls having an interior surface forming an inlet port, an outlet port and a narrow feed channel between said inlet port and outlet port, said inlet port extending to the exterior of said apparatus and said conduit being positioned for directing of the photosensitive media to said processing path, said conduit having a curved configuration from the inlet port to the outlet port, each of said side walls having at least one projecting member which extends along the width of the channel, extending toward the opposed side wall, said projecting member having a configuration so as to substantially stop light from exiting the outlet port which originates from the entrance port such that there is substantially no light interference with the media passing through the processing path.