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US3204542A
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Camera with built-in flash apparatus
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1963-01-30
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1983-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Strasser Helmut
- 👤 Schuchard Gerhard
- 👤 Renner Otfried
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:49
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, A CAMERA HOUSING HAVING AN UPPER WALL AND A HOLLOW ENCLOSURE CARRIED BY SAID UPPER WALL OF SAID CAMERA HOUSING AND DEFINING WITH SAID UPPER WALL A CHAMBER WHICH IS ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A UNIT SUCH AS THE VIEWFINDER OF THE CAMERA, SAID ENCLOSURE INCLUDING A SECTION WHICH IS SEPARATE FROM THE REMAINDER OF SAID ENCLOSURE; CONNECTING MEANS CONNECTING SAID SECTION OF SAID ENCLOSURE TO THE REMAINDER THEREOF FOR MOVEMENT BETWEN A COLLAPSED POSITION WHERE SAID SECTION OF SAID ENCLOSURE FORMS A CONTINUATION OF THE REMAINDER OF SAID ENCLOSURE AND AN EXPANDED POSITION WHERE SAID SECTION OF SAID ENCLOSURE EXTENDS BEYOND THE REMAINDER OF SAID ENCLOSURE; AND BUILT-IN FLASH APPARATUS LOCATED AT LEAST PARTLY WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, SAID FLASH APPARATUS INCLUDING A FIXED REEFLECTOR ELEMENT LOCATED IWTHIN SAID CHAMBER AND BEING STATIONARY WITH RESPECT TO SAID CAMERA HOUSING AND
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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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |