US3141397A
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Underwater 360u deg. panoramic camera
Assignee: PHOTOGRAMETRY Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-19
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1982-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gomer T Mcneil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:44
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/08; G03B37/00; G03B37/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN A CAMERA, A HOUSING, AN IN-LINE LENS SYSTEM MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID LENS SYSTEMS, SAID LENS SYSTEM HAVING AN OBJECT DISTANCE, AN IMAGE DISTANCE, AND SPACED FRONT AND REAR NODAL POINTS, SAID AXIS OF ROTATION BEING SO POSITIONED THAT THE RATIO OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID AXIS AND SAID FRONT NODAL POINT TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID AXIS AND SAID REAR NODAL POINT IS EQUAL TO THE RATIO OF SAID OBJECT DISTANCE TO SAID IMAGE DISTANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
IN A CAMERA, A HOUSING, AN IN-LINE LENS SYSTEM MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID LENS SYSTEMS, SAID LENS SYSTEM HAVING AN OBJECT DISTANCE, AN IMAGE DISTANCE, AND SPACED FRONT AND REAR NODAL POINTS, SAID AXIS OF ROTATION BEING SO POSITIONED THAT THE RATIO OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID AXIS AND SAID FRONT NODAL POINT TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID AXIS AND SAID REAR NODAL POINT IS EQUAL TO THE RATIO OF SAID OBJECT DISTANCE TO SAID IMAGE DISTANCE.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |