Apparatus and method for thermally processing an imaging material employing a system for reducing fogging on the imaging material during thermal processing

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PATENT NO 5895592
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08922278

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A thermal processor and method for using the same which is particularly useful for developing a sheet of imaging material, such as photothermographic film. The thermal processor includes means for transporting the imaging material through the apparatus. The thermal processor also includes means for heating the imaging material to develop the image in the imaging material. The thermal processor also includes a fog reduction system which removes a gaseous by-product emitted from the imaging material which may cause fogging of the image as the image is developed on the imaging material.

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CARESTREAM HEALTH INC150 VERONA STREET ROCHESTER NY 14608-1733

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McDaniel, David J Cottage Grove, MN 19 64
Struble, Kent R Woodbury, MN 24 207

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