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US3103151A
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Camera mechanism
Assignee: Polaroid Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Borghesani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:12
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN A FOLDING CAMERA HAVING A CAMERA HOUSING, A LENS AND SHUTTER ASSEMBLY, AND A CAMERA BED PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE OF ITS EDGES UPON SAID HOUSING, A MECHANISM FOR REVERSIBLY EXTENDING SAID ASSEMBLY ALONG SAID BED, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS UPON WHICH SAID ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED, SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING MOUNTED FOR LINEAR MOVEMENT UPON SAID BED, AN ELEMENT MOUNTED UPON SAID BED FOR ROTATION THROUGH A PREDETERMINED ARC, A LINK MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED EXTREMITIES, ONE EXTREMITY BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON SAID ELEMENT AT A POSITION REMOVED FROM THE AXIS OF ROTATION THEREOF, COUPLING MEANS FOR SLIDABLY CONNECTING THE OTHER EXTREMITY WITH A PORTION OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS, AND ENGAGING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ELEMENT AT A POSITION ARCUATELY SPACED FROM THE PIVOTAL MOUNTING OF SAID ONE EXTREMITY, SAID OTHER EXTREMITY BEING RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID ENGAGING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID LINK
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN A FOLDING CAMERA HAVING A CAMERA HOUSING, A LENS AND SHUTTER ASSEMBLY, AND A CAMERA BED PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE OF ITS EDGES UPON SAID HOUSING, A MECHANISM FOR REVERSIBLY EXTENDING SAID ASSEMBLY ALONG SAID BED, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS UPON WHICH SAID ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED, SAID SUPPORT MEANS BEING MOUNTED FOR LINEAR MOVEMENT UPON SAID BED, AN ELEMENT MOUNTED UPON SAID BED FOR ROTATION THROUGH A PREDETERMINED ARC, A LINK MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED EXTREMITIES, ONE EXTREMITY BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON SAID ELEMENT AT A POSITION REMOVED FROM THE AXIS OF ROTATION THEREOF, COUPLING MEANS FOR SLIDABLY CONNECTING THE OTHER EXTREMITY WITH A PORTION OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS, AND ENGAGING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID ELEMENT AT A POSITION ARCUATELY SPACED FROM THE PIVOTAL MOUNTING OF SAID ONE EXTREMITY, SAID OTHER EXTREMITY BEING RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID ENGAGING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID LINK
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |