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US3085877A
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Method of producing animated motion pictures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-06-10
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1979-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Reid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:49
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING ANIMATED MOTION PICTURES, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: ARRANGING A SET OF OBJECTS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED; TREATING CERTAIN OF SAID OBJECTS TO EMIT VISIBLE LIGHT WHEN SUBJECTED TO AN INVISIBLE RADIATION WHILE THE REMAINING OBJECTS ARE DARK IN SAID INVISIBLE RADIATION; ILLUMINATING SAID SET WITH VISIBLE LIGHT AND PHOTOGRAPHING THE SAME ON A STRIP OF MOVING PICTURE FILM SENSITIVE ONLY TO VISIBLE LIGHT; EXTINGUISHING SAID VISIBLE LIGHT; ILLIMINATING SAID SET WITH SAID INVISIBLE RADIATION; AND REPHOTOGRAPHING SAID SET ON SAID SAME STRIP OF FILM WHILE MOVING SAID CERTAIN OBJECTS ABOUT SAID SET BY MEANS WHICH ARE DARK IN SAID INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEREBY, IN THE FINISHED FILM STRIP SAID CERTAIN OBJECTS APPEAR TO MOVE UNAIDED ABOUT SAID SET UNDER VISIBLE ILLUMINATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING ANIMATED MOTION PICTURES, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: ARRANGING A SET OF OBJECTS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED; TREATING CERTAIN OF SAID OBJECTS TO EMIT VISIBLE LIGHT WHEN SUBJECTED TO AN INVISIBLE RADIATION WHILE THE REMAINING OBJECTS ARE DARK IN SAID INVISIBLE RADIATION; ILLUMINATING SAID SET WITH VISIBLE LIGHT AND PHOTOGRAPHING THE SAME ON A STRIP OF MOVING PICTURE FILM SENSITIVE ONLY TO VISIBLE LIGHT; EXTINGUISHING SAID VISIBLE LIGHT; ILLIMINATING SAID SET WITH SAID INVISIBLE RADIATION; AND REPHOTOGRAPHING SAID SET ON SAID SAME STRIP OF FILM WHILE MOVING SAID CERTAIN OBJECTS ABOUT SAID SET BY MEANS WHICH ARE DARK IN SAID INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEREBY, IN THE FINISHED FILM STRIP SAID CERTAIN OBJECTS APPEAR TO MOVE UNAIDED ABOUT SAID SET UNDER VISIBLE ILLUMINATION.
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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |