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Motion picture camera with rotatable and removable cassette
Assignee: Meopta np
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1981-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hampl Jan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:37
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A MOTION PICTURE CAMERA, THE COMBINATION (A) A SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE FORM OF A FRAME; (B) A CASSETTE MEMBER HAVING MEANS MOUNTING THE SAME IN SAID FRAME FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO THE LATTER ABOUT A PREDETERMINED AXIS BETWEEN TWO OPERATIVE POSITIONS WHICH ARE ANGULARLY OFFSET RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID AXIS, SAID FRAME ENCOMPASSING A MAJOR PORTION OF THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CASSETTE MEMBER IN EACH OF SAID OPERATIVELY POSITIONS OF THE LATTER; (C) LENS MEANS ON SAID FRAME DEFINING AN OPTICAL AXIS WHICH IS PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS OF ROTATION AND PASSES THROUGH SAID CASSETTE MEMBER IN BOTH OF SAID OPERATIVE POSITIONS OF THE LATTER; AND (D) ACTUATING MEANS FOR MOVING A LIGHT SENSITIVE FILM IN SAID CASSETTE MEMBER IN A PREDETERMINED PATH HAVING A PORTION DEFINING A GATE PLANE WHICH TRANSVERSELY INTERSECTS SAID OPTICAL AXIS AND AXIS OF ROTATION IN BOTH OF SAID OPERATIVE POSITIONS, THE POINTS OF INTERSECTION OF SAID AXES WITH SAID GATE PLANE BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A MOTION PICTURE CAMERA, THE COMBINATION (A) A SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE FORM OF A FRAME; (B) A CASSETTE MEMBER HAVING MEANS MOUNTING THE SAME IN SAID FRAME FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO THE LATTER ABOUT A PREDETERMINED AXIS BETWEEN TWO OPERATIVE POSITIONS WHICH ARE ANGULARLY OFFSET RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID AXIS, SAID FRAME ENCOMPASSING A MAJOR PORTION OF THE PERIPHERY OF SAID CASSETTE MEMBER IN EACH OF SAID OPERATIVELY POSITIONS OF THE LATTER; (C) LENS MEANS ON SAID FRAME DEFINING AN OPTICAL AXIS WHICH IS PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS OF ROTATION AND PASSES THROUGH SAID CASSETTE MEMBER IN BOTH OF SAID OPERATIVE POSITIONS OF THE LATTER; AND (D) ACTUATING MEANS FOR MOVING A LIGHT SENSITIVE FILM IN SAID CASSETTE MEMBER IN A PREDETERMINED PATH HAVING A PORTION DEFINING A GATE PLANE WHICH TRANSVERSELY INTERSECTS SAID OPTICAL AXIS AND AXIS OF ROTATION IN BOTH OF SAID OPERATIVE POSITIONS, THE POINTS OF INTERSECTION OF SAID AXES WITH SAID GATE PLANE BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER.
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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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |