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US3220307A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Variable focal length lens system having linear differential motion between lens unit

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-05
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1980-12-05
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Abstract

No abstract record available.

Inventors

  • 👤 James E Thurow

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 19:53
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B15/00; G02B15/14; G02B15/144

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 36 words
A VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH LENS SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST FIRST AND SECOND OPTICALLY ALIGNED LENS UNITS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FIRST AND SECOND LENS UNITS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AT SOME PREDETERMINED LINEAR RATE IN WHICH:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 36 words
A VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH LENS SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST FIRST AND SECOND OPTICALLY ALIGNED LENS UNITS, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FIRST AND SECOND LENS UNITS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AT SOME PREDETERMINED LINEAR RATE IN WHICH:

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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) 1968-11-29 1969-05-31 1969-11-30 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1972-11-29 1973-05-31 1973-11-30 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1976-11-29 1977-05-31 1977-11-30 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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