Patent ID: 6285452
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: G01J,G01N

Abstract:
A color measurement instrument comprising:first and second opposed assemblies defining a sample area therebetween, a first one of said first and second assemblies defining a surface facing said sample area;a color measurement engine supported by a second one of said first and second assemblies, said first one assembly and said second one assembly being either the same or different assemblies;a plurality of rollers on said first one assembly for engaging the sample to move the sample within said sample area, said rollers projecting a first distance from said surface, said first one assembly further including a media guide aligned with said color measurement engine, said media guide being planar and having a thickness approximately equal to the first distance that said rollers project from said underside, whereby said media guide also engages the sample to assist in reducing flexing and bowing of the sample.