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US3150263A
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Cassette unloading and reloading machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-05
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1982-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Catlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:15
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B42/00; G03B42/02; G03B42/04; G03B42/045; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A CASSETTE LOADING MACHINE THE COMBINATION OF CASSETTES HAVING BACKS OPENABLE FOR REMOVAL OF EXPOSED FILM AND REPLACEMENT OF FRESH FILM AND RETAINING MEANS FOR NORMALLY KEEPING SAID BACKS CLOSED, AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE RELEASE OF SAID RETAINING MEANS AND FOR HOLDING THE BACKS IN OPEN POSITION WHILE REPLACING EXPOSED FILM WITH FRESH FILM, SAID CASSETTES BEING OF DIFFERENT SIZES, MEANS FOR CENTERING THE DIFFERENT SIZE CASSETTES IN THE SAME RELATIVE POSITION IN THE MACHINE, AND SAID MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELEASE AND HOLDING THE BACKS IN OPEN POSITION BEING POSITIONED FOR COOPERATION WITH THE CASSETTES IN SAID CENTERED POSITION IN THE MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A CASSETTE LOADING MACHINE THE COMBINATION OF CASSETTES HAVING BACKS OPENABLE FOR REMOVAL OF EXPOSED FILM AND REPLACEMENT OF FRESH FILM AND RETAINING MEANS FOR NORMALLY KEEPING SAID BACKS CLOSED, AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE RELEASE OF SAID RETAINING MEANS AND FOR HOLDING THE BACKS IN OPEN POSITION WHILE REPLACING EXPOSED FILM WITH FRESH FILM, SAID CASSETTES BEING OF DIFFERENT SIZES, MEANS FOR CENTERING THE DIFFERENT SIZE CASSETTES IN THE SAME RELATIVE POSITION IN THE MACHINE, AND SAID MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELEASE AND HOLDING THE BACKS IN OPEN POSITION BEING POSITIONED FOR COOPERATION WITH THE CASSETTES IN SAID CENTERED POSITION IN THE MACHINE.
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) | 1967-09-22 | 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 |