Improvements in or relating to the Arrangement of Photographio Films as a Pack with Separating Devices therein between.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 13th May, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 13th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Arrangement of Photographio
Films as a Pack with Separating Devices therein between.
I, ARTHUR LEWIS ADAMS, of 26, Charing Cross Road, London, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows: -
This invention consists in arranging a number of photographic films known as
"cut films" (advantageously of rectangular form) and with straight edges (i.e. not
slotted) as a series or pack with separating devices between the films such separat-
ing devices being of special form and shape as hereinafter described the whole
pack or film being specially prepared and designed for use i.c. for placing while in
the form of such pack in the magazine of a film-changing photographic camera of
any suitable character and particularly cameras of the character for which I am
making application for Letters Patent dated 13th December 1897 No. 29506-the
said separating devices being held in such position with respect to the films as to
ensure same projecting there from in correct position for insertion or introduction
into the mechanism connected with the magazine of the camera.
According to the present invention I take a series of rectangular films and a
series of the aforesaid separating devices (which latter may advantageously consist of
thin celluloid longer at its horizontal edges than at its vertical edges--each said
vertical edge having a horizontal notch or slot formed therem--the length of said
separating devices being say one-third to one-half of the length of the narrower
edge of the film so that said separating device only extends a very short distance
in between the films) and I arrange these alternately i.c. first a film then a separat-
ing device then another film then another separating device and
on, the separating devices being inserted between the films so that the aforesaid
slots or notches in the edges of said separating devices lie in a common plane
just above the top edge of the films.
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Having placed the desired number of films (and separating devices) into a pack
say 25 films (and separating devices) all in correct position relatively I then ind
the whole series of films and separating devices firmly together so that same can-
not move with respect to one another and for this purpose I may use any suitable
means for instance I may pierce holes (say two holes) right through the pack i.e.
through the separators and top edge of the films and pass pins therethrough or
fasteners somewhat after the manner of paper fasteners so that when the pack has
been inserted in the magazine the fasteners are arranged in suchwise as to be
then readily withdrawn.
Or instead of pins or fasteners as aforesaid I may pass a thread or string or
wire through said pack of films and separators to thereby securely hold same in
position.
I wish it to be clearly understood that I do not confine myself to the above
described forms of fasteners as any other suitable means may be employed for
instance I may use clips or devices one on each side of the separating devices and
over-lapping the top edge of the films the edge of such clip or device entering in

page_text: the row of notches and thereby the separating devices are held in position relative
to the films & the whole pack is secured together.
It will thus be seen that the packs of films and separating devices can according
to this invention be prepared at the factories and put up in boxes or any suitable
light-tight receptacles in readiness for such pack as a whole to be dropped or
placed into the magazine of film-changing cameras of the character hereinbefore
described and the ties or fastenings being arranged in suchwise as to be adapted to
be thereupon readily removed and leave the filmis and separating devices free and
independent ready for the operation of the camera.
I thus provide the films and separators as a pack in a convenient form for use
instead of having to alternately insert each said film and separator separately.
Dated this 13th day of March 1808
Improvements in or relating to the Arrangement of Photographic
Films as a Pack with Separating Devices therein between.
I, ARTHUR LEWIS ADAMS, of 20, Charing Cross Road, London, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement;-
"
This invention consists in arranging a number of photographic films known as
"cút films (advantageously of rectangular form and with straight unbroken
edges .e. not slotted or "notched") as a series or pack with separating devices
between the films such separating devices being of special form and shape as here-
inafter described the whole pack of films being specially prepared and designed
for use i.e. for placing while in the form of such pack (instead of placing said
films and separators in singly) in the magazine of a film-changing photographic
camera of the character patented by me and dated 13th December 1897 No. 29506 or
in any equivalent or similar camera-the said separating devices being held in
such position with respect to the films as to ensure same projecting therefrom in
correct position for insertion or introduction into the mechanism connected with
the magazine of the camera.
According to the present invention I take a series of rectangular films and a
series of the aforesaid separating devices (each of which latter may advantageously
consist of thin celluloid longer at its horizontal edges than at its vertical edges-
each said vertical edge having a horizontal notch or slot formed therein the
length of said separating devices being say one-third to one-half of the length of
the narrower edge of the film so that said separating device only extends a very
short distance in between the films) and I arrange these alternately as a pack i.c.
first a film then a separating device then another film, then another separating
device and so on, the separating devices being inserted between the films so that.
the aforesaid slots, or notches in the edges of said separating devices lie in a com-
mon plane just above the top edge of the films.
-
Having placed the desired number of films (and separating devices) into a pack
say 25 films (and 25 separating devices) all in correct position relatively I then
bind the whole series of films and separating devices firnily together so that same
cannot move with respect to one another and for this purpose I may use any suitable
means for instance I may pierce holes (say two holes) right through the pack i.e.

page_text: through the separators and top edge of the films and pass pins therethrough or
fasteners somewhat after the manner of paper fasteners or thin wire so that when
the pack has been inserted in the magazine the fasteners or binders are arranged
in suchwise as to be then readily withdrawn.
Or instead of pins or fasteners as aforesaid I may pass a thread or string or
wire through said pack of films and separators to thereby securely hold same in
position and if desired attach a tab (such as a piece of tape) to said wire by
means of which to withdraw same.
I wish it to be clearly understood that I do not confine myself to the above
described forms of fasteners as any other suitable means may be employed for
instance I may use clips or devices one on each side of the separating devices
and over-lapping the top edge of the films the edge of such clip or device enter-
ing in the row of notches in the separating devices and thereby the latter are
held in position relative to the films and the whole pack is secured together.
It will thus be seen that the packs of films and separating devices can accord-
ing to this invention be prepared at the factories and put up in boxes or any
suitable light-tight receptacles in readiness for such pack as a whole to be dropped
or placed into the magazine of film-changing cameras of the character herein-
before described and the ties or fastenings being arranged in such wise as to be
adapted to be thereupon readily removed and leave the films and separating
devices free and independent ready for the operation of the camera.
I thus provide the films and separators as a pack in a convenient form for use
instead of having to alternately insert each said film and separators separately.
In the accompanying drawings I have illustrated a pack of films and separators
suitable for use in a photographic camera of the character illustrated in my afore-
said Patent No. 29506 of 1897.
Fig. 1 is a view in elevation of the back of said pack of films and separators.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the box or receptacle to contain said pack of
films which latter are wrapped in light-tight paper and placed in said box for
transit, etc.
Fig. 3 is a local vertical section on line 3-3 Fig. 1 looking in the direction of
the arrow 1 but on an enlarged scale so as to show the films and separators clearly.
Fig. 4 is a local end view (plan) of Fig. 3 i.e. looking down in the direction of
the arrow 2.
are the films.
a are the separating devices notched at bas shown the lower edge a¹ of each
said separator extending partly between the films while the upper part a³ lies
clear above the top of the films ..
is staple-like fastening of thin wire which is passed right through the pack
of films and separators-the ends c¹ of said wire being slightly turned over so as
to hold the pack together.
dis piece of tape which is fixed to the wire e by means of which said wire staple
can be withdrawn after the pack has been placed in position in the camera of the
aforesaid type-such withdrawal of the binding wire c being easily effected by
simply holding the pack and pulling strongly on the tape whereby the wire c will
be pulled out clear of the pack.
is the paper advantageously light-tight paper in which said pack of films
may be wrapped and is the box for containing said wrapped-up pack of films for
the purpose of transport, storage, etc.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:-
1. The combination of a series of separating devices such as a having notches
such as 6 therein, with a series of cut films and arranged alternately therein
between and the whole forming a pack with means to hold said pack of films and
separating devices fastened together until inserted in the magazine of the camera

page_text: such fastening means being adapted to be then easily removed substantially in
the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
2. A pack of photographic cut films with separating devices arranged alternately
therein between and means to temporarily secure said pack together until after
insertion in the magazine of the camera said pack being formed combined and 5
arranged to act substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore de-
scribed and as illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this day of February 1899.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.