Patent ID: 7251415
Filing Date: 2007-07-31
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A method of loading a film assembly comprising a first film container provided with an internal spool and an additional spoolless film container having a length of film a majority of which is wound in the spoolless film container, and which extends to the first film container, comprising the sequential steps of: a) providing a bulk roll of film, withdrawing a free end therefrom and securing to a film winding tool; b) in a dark environment rotating the film winding tool to wind the film into a coil about the tool; c) removing the wound coil from the film winding tool and enclosing the coil in the additional film container so that the film extends through a film slot thereof; d) before or after step c) cutting the film unwound from the bulk roll off said bulk roll to give a trailing end; e) securing said trailing end of film to the first film container.