US3153375A
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Photographic camera
Assignee: Minox GmbH
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Filing: 1963-06-24
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Granted: 1964-10-20
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Expires: 1983-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zapp Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:55
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA, A CAMERA CASING HAVING END WALLS AND HAVING A FRONT WALL PROVIDED WITH A ROW OF THREE OPENINGS THEREIN SPACED APART LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CASING, AN EXPOSURE LENS MOUNTED INSIDE THE CASING BEHIND ONE OF SAID OPENINGS, A VIEW-FINDER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CASING BEHIND ANOTHER OF THE OPENINGS, AN EXPOSURE METER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CASING BEHIND THE THIRD OPENING, A COVER PLATE NORMALLY ENGAGING THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID FRONT WALL IN A POSITION CLOSING ALL OF SAID OPENINGS, THE PLATE BEING MOVABLE MANUALLY LENGTHWISE OF SAID ROW OF OPENINGS TO A SECOND POSITION, AND A PARALLEL LINKAGE SYSTEM PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE CASING AND COVER PLATE TO SWING THE PLATE FORWARD AWAY FROM THE CASING AND THEN BACK AGAINST IT WHILE THE PLATE IS BEING MOVED BETWEEN SAID POSITIONS, THE PLATE BEING PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS THERETHROUGH IN SUCH LOCATIONS THAT WHILE IT IS IN SAID SECOND POSITION SAID CASING OPENINGS WILL BE UNCOVERED AND EXPOSED TO LIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA, A CAMERA CASING HAVING END WALLS AND HAVING A FRONT WALL PROVIDED WITH A ROW OF THREE OPENINGS THEREIN SPACED APART LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CASING, AN EXPOSURE LENS MOUNTED INSIDE THE CASING BEHIND ONE OF SAID OPENINGS, A VIEW-FINDER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CASING BEHIND ANOTHER OF THE OPENINGS, AN EXPOSURE METER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CASING BEHIND THE THIRD OPENING, A COVER PLATE NORMALLY ENGAGING THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID FRONT WALL IN A POSITION CLOSING ALL OF SAID OPENINGS, THE PLATE BEING MOVABLE MANUALLY LENGTHWISE OF SAID ROW OF OPENINGS TO A SECOND POSITION, AND A PARALLEL LINKAGE SYSTEM PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE CASING AND COVER PLATE TO SWING THE PLATE FORWARD AWAY FROM THE CASING AND THEN BACK AGAINST IT WHILE THE PLATE IS BEING MOVED BETWEEN SAID POSITIONS, THE PLATE BEING PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS THERETHROUGH IN SUCH LOCATIONS THAT WHILE IT IS IN SAID SECOND POSITION SAID CASING OPENINGS WILL BE UNCOVERED AND EXPOSED TO LIGHT.
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) | 1967-10-20 | 1968-04-20 | 1968-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-20 | 1972-04-20 | 1972-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-20 | 1976-04-20 | 1976-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |