US3149549A
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Adapter for securing accessories to a camera
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-20
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1983-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman D Schroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:31
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/566
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A HAND PISTOL GRIP FOR A CAMERA, AN ADAPTER FOR SECURING A LIGHT BAR TO SAID PISTOL GRIP, WHICH ADAPTER COMPRISES A HOUSING HAVING A CUT-AWAY SECTION PROPORTIONED TO MATE WITH SAID PISTOL GRIP, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN APERTURE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH IN A FIRST DIRECTION, THE APERTURE PROVIDED IN SAID HOUSING BEING ALIGNABLE WITH A THREADED APERTURE THAT IS PROVIDED IN SAID PISTOL GRIP, A LOCKING SCREW EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE, SAID LOCKING SCREW HAVING A CENTRAL MOUNTING PORTION AND A THREADED END PORTION, MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID APERTURE PROVIDED THEREIN FOR ENGAGING THE CENTRAL MOUNTING PORTION OF SAID SCREW SO THAT SAID SCREW IS MAINTAINED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO AND SO THAT THE THREADED END PORTION THEREOF EXTENDS BEYOND SAID APERTURE, SAID HOUSING HAVING A RECESSED PORTION THAT EXTENDS THERETHROUGH IN A SECOND DIRECTION, SAID RECESSED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A HAND PISTOL GRIP FOR A CAMERA, AN ADAPTER FOR SECURING A LIGHT BAR TO SAID PISTOL GRIP, WHICH ADAPTER COMPRISES A HOUSING HAVING A CUT-AWAY SECTION PROPORTIONED TO MATE WITH SAID PISTOL GRIP, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN APERTURE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH IN A FIRST DIRECTION, THE APERTURE PROVIDED IN SAID HOUSING BEING ALIGNABLE WITH A THREADED APERTURE THAT IS PROVIDED IN SAID PISTOL GRIP, A LOCKING SCREW EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURE, SAID LOCKING SCREW HAVING A CENTRAL MOUNTING PORTION AND A THREADED END PORTION, MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID APERTURE PROVIDED THEREIN FOR ENGAGING THE CENTRAL MOUNTING PORTION OF SAID SCREW SO THAT SAID SCREW IS MAINTAINED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO AND SO THAT THE THREADED END PORTION THEREOF EXTENDS BEYOND SAID APERTURE, SAID HOUSING HAVING A RECESSED PORTION THAT EXTENDS THERETHROUGH IN A SECOND DIRECTION, SAID RECESSED
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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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |