US3153995A
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Photographic camera
Assignee: Rollei Werke Franke und Heidecke GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1962-09-21
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1982-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bretthauer Hermann
- 👤 Madge Joachim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:19
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B13/00; G03B13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA COMPRISING A CAMERA BODY AND A DIRECT VISION VIEWFINDER OF THE NEWTON TYPE HAVING A FRONT LENS MOUNT AND A REAR EYEPIECE LENS MOUNT, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT THE FRONT LENS MOUNT IS MOUNTED ON SAID CAMERA BODY FOR MOVEMENT OF TRANSLATION PARALLEL TO ITSELF FROM AN OPERATIVE VIEWFINDING POSITION PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY TO A COLLAPSED POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSED WITHIN SAID BODY, AND THAT THE REAR LENS MOUNT IS HINGED TO SAID BODY FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT FROM AN ERECT OPERATIVE VIEWFINDING POSITION TO A COLLAPSED POSITION FOLDED SUBSTANTIALLY AGAINST SAID BODY, AND FURTHER CHARACTERIZED BY MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID FRONT LENS MOUNT TO SAID REAR LENS MOUNT TO CAUSE SWINGING OF SAID REAR MOUNT ON ITS HINGE BY SAID MOVEMENT OF TRANSLATION OF SAID FRONT MOUNT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA COMPRISING A CAMERA BODY AND A DIRECT VISION VIEWFINDER OF THE NEWTON TYPE HAVING A FRONT LENS MOUNT AND A REAR EYEPIECE LENS MOUNT, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT THE FRONT LENS MOUNT IS MOUNTED ON SAID CAMERA BODY FOR MOVEMENT OF TRANSLATION PARALLEL TO ITSELF FROM AN OPERATIVE VIEWFINDING POSITION PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY TO A COLLAPSED POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSED WITHIN SAID BODY, AND THAT THE REAR LENS MOUNT IS HINGED TO SAID BODY FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT FROM AN ERECT OPERATIVE VIEWFINDING POSITION TO A COLLAPSED POSITION FOLDED SUBSTANTIALLY AGAINST SAID BODY, AND FURTHER CHARACTERIZED BY MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID FRONT LENS MOUNT TO SAID REAR LENS MOUNT TO CAUSE SWINGING OF SAID REAR MOUNT ON ITS HINGE BY SAID MOVEMENT OF TRANSLATION OF SAID FRONT MOUNT.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |