Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Material treated by electromagnetic energy – Infrared energy
Patent
1998-06-05
2000-05-09
Gravini, Stephen
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Material treated by electromagnetic energy
Infrared energy
34277, 34421, 34620, 34633, F26B 334
Patent
active
060586214
ABSTRACT:
A drying apparatus and method utilizes radiant heat and forced air to provide for rapid drying of photosensitive material without emulsion side contact. The forced air is supplied through air passages formed between cover members that partially surround radiant heating bars, and is directed onto the photosensitive material where it impinges upon the photosensitive material. As the air passes through the air passages, it is heated by radiant heat from the heating bars. The heated air increases the drying effect of the drying apparatus and at the same time, impinges on the photosensitive material in a manner which assists in holding the photosensitive material firmly against, for example, drive rollers.
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Blakely Kevin H.
Davis Daniel C.
Piccinino, Jr. Ralph L.
Wess Raymond E.
Eastman Kodak Company
Gravini Stephen
Pincelli Frank
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