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US3096699A
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Camera locking device
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1962-01-22
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1982-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglass C Harvey
- 👤 Nerwin Hubert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:39
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/28; G03B17/30; G03B17/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A CAMERA ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE A ROTATABLE FILM WINDING MEMBER, AND HAVING: (A) A HOUSING, (B) A COVER MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF CLOSED POSITION CLOSING SAID HOUSING (C) LOCKING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN (1) A FIRST POSITION LOCKING SAID COVER IN SAID CLOSED POSITION, AND (2) A SECOND POSITION RELEASING SAID COVER FOR MOVEMENT OUT OF SAID CLOSED POSITION, AND (D) RELEASE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOCKING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO SAID SECOND POSITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (E) WINDING A MECHANISM REMOTE FROM SAID RELEASE MEANS, AND INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WINDING MEMBER WHEN SAID WINDING MEMBER IS ACCOMMODATED IN THE CAMERA, AND (F) MEANS FOR MOVING SAID DRIVING MEMBER OUT OF DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WINDING MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LOCKING MEANS TO SAID SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A CAMERA ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE A ROTATABLE FILM WINDING MEMBER, AND HAVING: (A) A HOUSING, (B) A COVER MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF CLOSED POSITION CLOSING SAID HOUSING (C) LOCKING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN (1) A FIRST POSITION LOCKING SAID COVER IN SAID CLOSED POSITION, AND (2) A SECOND POSITION RELEASING SAID COVER FOR MOVEMENT OUT OF SAID CLOSED POSITION, AND (D) RELEASE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LOCKING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO SAID SECOND POSITION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (E) WINDING A MECHANISM REMOTE FROM SAID RELEASE MEANS, AND INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WINDING MEMBER WHEN SAID WINDING MEMBER IS ACCOMMODATED IN THE CAMERA, AND (F) MEANS FOR MOVING SAID DRIVING MEMBER OUT OF DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WINDING MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID LOCKING MEANS TO SAID SECOND POSITION.
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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |