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US3232194A
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Camera and flashlight combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-21
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1985-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ostrow Stanley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:17
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
THE COMBINATION OF A CAMERA, A SHUTTER IN SAID CAMERA, A FLASH REFLECTOR HAVING A PAIR OF SLOTS FOR PASSING A TAPE THERETHROUGH, A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN SAID REFLECTOR, A SOURCE OF ELECTRIC CURRENT IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID CONTACTS, MEANS IN SAID CAMERA FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE ACTUATION OF THE SHUTTER FOR EXPOSURE OF FILM IN SAID CAMERA WITH THE PASSAGE OF HEATING CURRENT TO SAID CONTACTS, A COILED TAPE, A SERIES OF SEPARATED COMBUSTIBLE METAL FOIL BODIES SECURED TO SAID TAPE, EACH OF SAID FOIL BODIES HAVING A PAIR OF ENDS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID CONTACTS AS SAID TAPE IS PASSED THROUGH SAID REFLECTOR, SAID BODIES EACH HAVING A PREDETERMINED PORTION OF INCREASED RESISTANCE BETWEEN SAID ENDS CAUSING IGNITION OF THE FOIL BODY BY PASSAGE OF LARGE QUANTITIES OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT THROUGH THE FOIL COMPLETED THROUGH SAID CONTACTS, AN UNWINDING SPOOL FOR SUPPORTING SAID COILED TAPE FOR SERIES PASSAGE OF EACH FOIL BODY OVER SAID CONTACTS FOR FLASH IGNITION IN THE SAID REFLECTOR AND WIND-UP SPOOL FOR RECEIVING RESIDUAL TAPE FROM WHICH THE FOIL BODIES HAVE EACH BEEN BURNED IN A FLASH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
THE COMBINATION OF A CAMERA, A SHUTTER IN SAID CAMERA, A FLASH REFLECTOR HAVING A PAIR OF SLOTS FOR PASSING A TAPE THERETHROUGH, A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN SAID REFLECTOR, A SOURCE OF ELECTRIC CURRENT IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID CONTACTS, MEANS IN SAID CAMERA FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE ACTUATION OF THE SHUTTER FOR EXPOSURE OF FILM IN SAID CAMERA WITH THE PASSAGE OF HEATING CURRENT TO SAID CONTACTS, A COILED TAPE, A SERIES OF SEPARATED COMBUSTIBLE METAL FOIL BODIES SECURED TO SAID TAPE, EACH OF SAID FOIL BODIES HAVING A PAIR OF ENDS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID CONTACTS AS SAID TAPE IS PASSED THROUGH SAID REFLECTOR, SAID BODIES EACH HAVING A PREDETERMINED PORTION OF INCREASED RESISTANCE BETWEEN SAID ENDS CAUSING IGNITION OF THE FOIL BODY BY PASSAGE OF LARGE QUANTITIES OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT THROUGH THE FOIL COMPLETED THROUGH SAID CONTACTS, AN UNWINDING SPOOL FOR SUPPORTING SAID COILED TAPE FOR SERIES PASSAGE OF EACH FOIL BODY OVER SAID CONTACTS FOR FLASH IGNITION IN THE SAID REFLECTOR AND WIND-UP SPOOL FOR RECEIVING RESIDUAL TAPE FROM WHICH THE FOIL BODIES HAVE EACH BEEN BURNED IN A FLASH.
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |