US3126802A
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Adjustable automatic exposure control structure for cameras
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:28
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAM MEANS; EXPOSURE TIME-SETTING MEANS ACTUATED BY ONE OF SAID CAM MEANS FOR SETTING THE EXPOSURE TIME; APERTURE-SETTING MEANS ACTUATED BY THE OTHER OF SAID CAM MEANS FOR SETTING THE EXPOSURE APERTURE; AUTOMATIC LIGHTRESPONSIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PAIR OF CAM MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PAIR OF CAM MEANS AUTOMATICALLY IN ONE DIRECTION RESPECTIVELY TO POSITIONS DETERMINED BY THE LIGHTING CONDITIONS; AND MANUALLY OPERABLE SELECTING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PAIR OF CAM MEANS FOR MOVING THE SAME IN ANOTHER DIRECTION TO A SELECTED POSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SELECTED PROGRAM OF EXPOSURE TIMES AND EXPOSURE APERTURES, WHEREBY WITH SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS IT IS POSSIBLE TO SELECT ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PROGRAMS OF EXPOSURE TIME AND APERTURE WHILE THE AUTOMATIC LIGHT-RESPONSIVE MEANS WILL AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE TIME AND APERTURE FROM THE SELECTED PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE A PROPER EXPOSURE FOR THE PREVAILING LIGHTING CONDITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAM MEANS; EXPOSURE TIME-SETTING MEANS ACTUATED BY ONE OF SAID CAM MEANS FOR SETTING THE EXPOSURE TIME; APERTURE-SETTING MEANS ACTUATED BY THE OTHER OF SAID CAM MEANS FOR SETTING THE EXPOSURE APERTURE; AUTOMATIC LIGHTRESPONSIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PAIR OF CAM MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PAIR OF CAM MEANS AUTOMATICALLY IN ONE DIRECTION RESPECTIVELY TO POSITIONS DETERMINED BY THE LIGHTING CONDITIONS; AND MANUALLY OPERABLE SELECTING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PAIR OF CAM MEANS FOR MOVING THE SAME IN ANOTHER DIRECTION TO A SELECTED POSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SELECTED PROGRAM OF EXPOSURE TIMES AND EXPOSURE APERTURES, WHEREBY WITH SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS IT IS POSSIBLE TO SELECT ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PROGRAMS OF EXPOSURE TIME AND APERTURE WHILE THE AUTOMATIC LIGHT-RESPONSIVE MEANS WILL AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE TIME AND APERTURE FROM THE SELECTED PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE A PROPER EXPOSURE FOR THE PREVAILING LIGHTING CONDITIONS.
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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |