US3199404A
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Method and apparatus for automatically and repetitively making copies of preselectedportions of motion picture films
Assignee: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-21
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1982-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert E Bragg
- 👤 Ralph D Whitmore
- 👤 Alden Alex Eugene
- 👤 Fred D Leslie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:58
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/02; G03B27/04; G03B27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRINTING MOTION PICTURE IMAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESELECTED PORTIONS OF WIDE SCENE RECODINGS ON MOTION PICTURE FILM WHICH COMPRISES, MEANS FOR POSITIONING MOTIONPICURE FILM TO BE PRINTED FROM AND MOTION PICTURE FILM TO BE PRINTED UPON IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FILMS INTERMITTENTLY IN SYNCHRONISM, A PROJECTION LENS SYSTEM, MEANS FOR MOUTING SAID LENS SYSTEM BETWEEN SAID FILM POSITONING MEANS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LENS SYSTEM TRANSVERSELY WITH RESPECT TO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF FILM MOVED BY SAID FILM MOVING MEANS AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID MOVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PRESELECTED PATTERN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRINTING MOTION PICTURE IMAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESELECTED PORTIONS OF WIDE SCENE RECODINGS ON MOTION PICTURE FILM WHICH COMPRISES, MEANS FOR POSITIONING MOTIONPICURE FILM TO BE PRINTED FROM AND MOTION PICTURE FILM TO BE PRINTED UPON IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FILMS INTERMITTENTLY IN SYNCHRONISM, A PROJECTION LENS SYSTEM, MEANS FOR MOUTING SAID LENS SYSTEM BETWEEN SAID FILM POSITONING MEANS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID LENS SYSTEM TRANSVERSELY WITH RESPECT TO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF FILM MOVED BY SAID FILM MOVING MEANS AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID MOVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PRESELECTED PATTERN.
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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |