US3083626A
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Indicators for photoelectrically controlled cameras
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1961-06-27
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1981-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nerwin Hubert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:01
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/12; G03B13/00; G03B13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
IN A CAMERA, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AN EXPOSURE METER INCLUDING A PHOTOCELL ADAPTED TO BE ILLUMINATED BY FIELD LIGHT, AND AN ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENT ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CELL, SAID INSTRUMENT HAVING A POINTER ANGULARLY MOVABLE ABOUT A PIVOT AS A FUNCTION OF FIELD BRIGHTNESS; A POINTER SENSING MEMBER; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MEASURING INSTRUMENT TO COMPENSATE FOR CHANGES IN AN EXPOSURE FACTOR; MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID INSTRUMENT FOR MOVEMENT IN A PATH SUCH THAT THE PIVOT OF SAID POINTER REMAINS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIDISTANT FROM SAID SENSING MEMBER; A MANUALLY OPERABLE CAMERA ACTUATING MEMBER; MEANS COUPLING SAID ACTUATING MEMBER TO SAID SENSING MEMBER FOR YIELDABLY MOVING SAID SENSING MEMBER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID POINTER IN RESPONSE TO OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEMBER, SUCH THAT ENGAGEMENT OF SAID SENSING MEMBER WITH SAID POINTER AT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUALLY SPACED POSITIONS ON SAID SENSING MEMBER CORRESPONDS TO GEOMETRIC CHANGES IN FIELD BRIGHTNESS; AT LEAST ONE EXPOSURE REGULATING DEVICE; MEANS COUPLING SAID SENSING MEMBER TO SAID EXPOSURE REGULATING DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE LATTER AS A FUNCTION OF THE EXTENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
IN A CAMERA, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AN EXPOSURE METER INCLUDING A PHOTOCELL ADAPTED TO BE ILLUMINATED BY FIELD LIGHT, AND AN ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENT ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CELL, SAID INSTRUMENT HAVING A POINTER ANGULARLY MOVABLE ABOUT A PIVOT AS A FUNCTION OF FIELD BRIGHTNESS; A POINTER SENSING MEMBER; MEANS FOR MOVING SAID MEASURING INSTRUMENT TO COMPENSATE FOR CHANGES IN AN EXPOSURE FACTOR; MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID INSTRUMENT FOR MOVEMENT IN A PATH SUCH THAT THE PIVOT OF SAID POINTER REMAINS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIDISTANT FROM SAID SENSING MEMBER; A MANUALLY OPERABLE CAMERA ACTUATING MEMBER; MEANS COUPLING SAID ACTUATING MEMBER TO SAID SENSING MEMBER FOR YIELDABLY MOVING SAID SENSING MEMBER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID POINTER IN RESPONSE TO OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEMBER, SUCH THAT ENGAGEMENT OF SAID SENSING MEMBER WITH SAID POINTER AT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUALLY SPACED POSITIONS ON SAID SENSING MEMBER CORRESPONDS TO GEOMETRIC CHANGES IN FIELD BRIGHTNESS; AT LEAST ONE EXPOSURE REGULATING DEVICE; MEANS COUPLING SAID SENSING MEMBER TO SAID EXPOSURE REGULATING DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE LATTER AS A FUNCTION OF THE EXTENT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |