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US3205801A
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Camera for flash photography
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1963-02-28
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean M Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:50
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0405; G03B15/0452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A FLASH CAMERA, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A SHUTTER MECHANISM INCLUDING A PART WHICH MOVES WHEN THE SHUTTER OPERATES TO MAKE AN EXPOSURE AND THE EXTENT OF MOVEMENT OF WHICHH CAN BE ALTERED TO ACHIEVE DIFFERENT SHUTTER SPEEDS; A FLASH HOLDER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CAMERA TO MOVE BETWEEN RETRACTED AND EXTENDED POSITIONS; AND A LEAF SPRING HAVING ONE END SECURED TO SAID CAMERA AND ITS OPPOSITE END MOVABLE FROM A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH IT RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF SAID PART TO A CERTAIN EXTENT TO ACHIEVE ONE SHUTTER SPEED, TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH IT ALLOWS A GREATER MOVEMENT OF SAID PART TO ACHIEVE A SLOWER SHUTTER SPEED IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLASH HOLDER FROM ITS RETRACTED POSITION TO ITS EXTENDED POSITIONN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A FLASH CAMERA, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A SHUTTER MECHANISM INCLUDING A PART WHICH MOVES WHEN THE SHUTTER OPERATES TO MAKE AN EXPOSURE AND THE EXTENT OF MOVEMENT OF WHICHH CAN BE ALTERED TO ACHIEVE DIFFERENT SHUTTER SPEEDS; A FLASH HOLDER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CAMERA TO MOVE BETWEEN RETRACTED AND EXTENDED POSITIONS; AND A LEAF SPRING HAVING ONE END SECURED TO SAID CAMERA AND ITS OPPOSITE END MOVABLE FROM A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH IT RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF SAID PART TO A CERTAIN EXTENT TO ACHIEVE ONE SHUTTER SPEED, TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH IT ALLOWS A GREATER MOVEMENT OF SAID PART TO ACHIEVE A SLOWER SHUTTER SPEED IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLASH HOLDER FROM ITS RETRACTED POSITION TO ITS EXTENDED POSITIONN.
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |