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US3230850A
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Camera with selective actuating mechanism
Assignee: Bank of America Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-28
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rouel R Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B37/00; G03B37/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A PANORAMIC CAMERA INCLUDING A HOUSING, A SUPPORT CONNECTED TO THE HOUSING AND ON WHICH THE HOUSING IS ROTATABLE ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS, A BASE HAVING A DETACHABLE TELESCOPING CONNECTION BY WHICH THE BASE IS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE HOUSING FOR ROTATING THE HOUSING ON SAID SUPPORT, AN ELECTRIC SWITCH IN THE BASE, CONTACTS ON THE SUPPORT THAT COOPERATE WITH THE SWITCH MEANS AND THAT HAVE CONDUCTORS INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND LEADING UPWARD INTO THE HOUSING AND TO AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE MOTOR, BRUSH MEANS IN THE HOUSING AND CONNECTING THE MOTOR CIRCUIT WITH SAID CONDUCTORS AND ACTUATING MEANS ON THE BASE FOR OPERATING ELECTRIC SWITCH MEANS IN THE BASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A PANORAMIC CAMERA INCLUDING A HOUSING, A SUPPORT CONNECTED TO THE HOUSING AND ON WHICH THE HOUSING IS ROTATABLE ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS, A BASE HAVING A DETACHABLE TELESCOPING CONNECTION BY WHICH THE BASE IS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORT, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE HOUSING FOR ROTATING THE HOUSING ON SAID SUPPORT, AN ELECTRIC SWITCH IN THE BASE, CONTACTS ON THE SUPPORT THAT COOPERATE WITH THE SWITCH MEANS AND THAT HAVE CONDUCTORS INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND LEADING UPWARD INTO THE HOUSING AND TO AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE MOTOR, BRUSH MEANS IN THE HOUSING AND CONNECTING THE MOTOR CIRCUIT WITH SAID CONDUCTORS AND ACTUATING MEANS ON THE BASE FOR OPERATING ELECTRIC SWITCH MEANS IN THE BASE.
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |