US3218910A
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Panoramic film viewer with gyroscopic stabilizing reference means
Assignee: Bank of America Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-09
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard S Benson
- 👤 Rouel R Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/02; G02B27/022; G02B27/024; G02B27/025; G03; G03B; G03B37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A VIEWER FOR A PANORAMIC PICTURE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A VERICAL SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A CYLINDRICAL HUB MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT, SAID HUB BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AID PANORAMIC PICTURE ON THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HUB, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A VIEWING APERTURE, AN OPTICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ILLUMINATION SOURCE FOR VIEWING A SEGMENT OF SAID PANORAMIC PICTURE THROUGH SAID VIEWING APERTURE, AND INERTIAL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID VERTICAL SHAFT FOR RESTRAINING ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT AND HUB AS SAID HOUSING IS ROTATED ON A VERTICAL AXIS SO THAT THE PERSON VIEWING THE PICTURE MAY PROGRESSIVELY VIEW SEGMENTS OF THE ENTIRE PANORAMA, SAID INTERNAL MEANS COMPRISING A GIMBAL AFFIXED TO SAID VERTICAL SHAFT AND A GYROSCOPE CARRIED WITHIN SAID GIMBAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A VIEWER FOR A PANORAMIC PICTURE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A VERICAL SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A CYLINDRICAL HUB MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT, SAID HUB BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AID PANORAMIC PICTURE ON THE PERIPHERY OF SAID HUB, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A VIEWING APERTURE, AN OPTICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ILLUMINATION SOURCE FOR VIEWING A SEGMENT OF SAID PANORAMIC PICTURE THROUGH SAID VIEWING APERTURE, AND INERTIAL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID VERTICAL SHAFT FOR RESTRAINING ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT AND HUB AS SAID HOUSING IS ROTATED ON A VERTICAL AXIS SO THAT THE PERSON VIEWING THE PICTURE MAY PROGRESSIVELY VIEW SEGMENTS OF THE ENTIRE PANORAMA, SAID INTERNAL MEANS COMPRISING A GIMBAL AFFIXED TO SAID VERTICAL SHAFT AND A GYROSCOPE CARRIED WITHIN SAID GIMBAL.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |