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US3220328A
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Flash structure for photographic camera
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1963-03-11
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1983-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jakob Franz
- 👤 Reinhard V Sybel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:48
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B9/00; G03B9/70; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0452
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, A CAMERA HOUSING; FIRST AND SECOND RECEIVING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CAMERA HOUSING FOR RESPECTIVELY RECEIVING A FIRST TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE AND A SECOND TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE WHICH ARE RESPECTIVELY REQUIRED TO BE SYNCHRONIZED DIFFERENTLY WITH THE SHUTTER OF THE CAMERA, THEREFOR OR SAID SECOND TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE WITH SAID SECOND RECEIVING MEANS; POSITIONING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CAMERA HOUSING AND RESPONDING AUTOMATICALLY AT LEAST TO LOCATION OF SAID FIRST TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE IN SAID FIRST RECEIVING MEANS FOR ASSUMING A FIRST POSITION, SAID POSITIONING MEANS AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMING A SECOND POSITION WHEN SAID SECOND TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE IS USED; AND A SINGLE, IGNITION SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY WITH BOTH OF SAID RECEIVIE MEANS FOR COMPLETING A CIRCUIT THROUGH WHICHEVER TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE IS USED, SAID POSITIONING MEANS ENGAGING SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PLACING THE LATTER IN A POSITION PROVIDING PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE IGNITION OF THE FIRST TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE WHEN THE LATTER IS PLACED IN SAID FIRST RECEIVING MEANS AND FOR PLACING SAID SWITCH MEANS IN A SECOND POSITION PROVIDING PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE IGNITION OF SAID SECOND TYPE OF SWITCH DEVICE WHEN THE LATTER IS PLACED IN SAID SECOND RECEIVING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, A CAMERA HOUSING; FIRST AND SECOND RECEIVING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CAMERA HOUSING FOR RESPECTIVELY RECEIVING A FIRST TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE AND A SECOND TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE WHICH ARE RESPECTIVELY REQUIRED TO BE SYNCHRONIZED DIFFERENTLY WITH THE SHUTTER OF THE CAMERA, THEREFOR OR SAID SECOND TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE WITH SAID SECOND RECEIVING MEANS; POSITIONING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CAMERA HOUSING AND RESPONDING AUTOMATICALLY AT LEAST TO LOCATION OF SAID FIRST TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE IN SAID FIRST RECEIVING MEANS FOR ASSUMING A FIRST POSITION, SAID POSITIONING MEANS AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMING A SECOND POSITION WHEN SAID SECOND TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE IS USED; AND A SINGLE, IGNITION SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY WITH BOTH OF SAID RECEIVIE MEANS FOR COMPLETING A CIRCUIT THROUGH WHICHEVER TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE IS USED, SAID POSITIONING MEANS ENGAGING SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PLACING THE LATTER IN A POSITION PROVIDING PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE IGNITION OF THE FIRST TYPE OF FLASH DEVICE WHEN THE LATTER IS PLACED IN SAID FIRST RECEIVING MEANS AND FOR PLACING SAID SWITCH MEANS IN A SECOND POSITION PROVIDING PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE IGNITION OF SAID SECOND TYPE OF SWITCH DEVICE WHEN THE LATTER IS PLACED IN SAID SECOND RECEIVING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE930434C
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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 |