US3232202A
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Method for producing animated pictures
Assignee: Hallmark Cards Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-04
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1984-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold D Rice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A LINEATED ANIMATED PICTURE FROM A SUCCESSIVE SERIES OF LINEATED NEGATIVES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (1) FIXING A PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM ON A SURFACE; (2) PLACING THE FIRST OF SAID SERIES OF NEGATIVES IN CONTACTING OVERLYING RELATION TO SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM AND IN PREDETERMINED ALIGNMENT THEREWITH; (3) BLOCKING THE LIGHT PASSAGE THROUGH ALTERNATE LINEATIONS IN THE NEGATIVE TOWARD SAID FILM; (4) EXPOSING SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM THROUGH SAID NEGATIVE TO LIGHT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD TO THEREBY EXPOSE LINEATED SECTIONS OF A GIVEN WIDTH OF SAID FILM; (5) THEREAFTER REMOVING SAID NEGATIVE FROM OVERLYING RELATION WITH SAID FILM; (6) PLACING THE NEXT OF SAID SERIES OF NEGATIVES IN OVERLYING RELATION TO SAID FILM IN SAID PREDETERMINED ALIGNMENT; (7) BLOCKING ALTERNATE LINEATIONS IN THE LIGHT PASSAGE THROUGH THE NEXT NEGATIVE IN ADJACENT RELATION TO THE LINEATIONS OF THE PREVIOUS NEGATIVE AND SPACED THEREFROM BY SAID GIVEN WIDTH; (8) REPEATING STEPS 4-7 UNTIL EACH NEGATIVE OF SAID SERIES HAS BEEN USED; AND (9) THEN DEVELOPING SAID FILM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A LINEATED ANIMATED PICTURE FROM A SUCCESSIVE SERIES OF LINEATED NEGATIVES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (1) FIXING A PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM ON A SURFACE; (2) PLACING THE FIRST OF SAID SERIES OF NEGATIVES IN CONTACTING OVERLYING RELATION TO SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM AND IN PREDETERMINED ALIGNMENT THEREWITH; (3) BLOCKING THE LIGHT PASSAGE THROUGH ALTERNATE LINEATIONS IN THE NEGATIVE TOWARD SAID FILM; (4) EXPOSING SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM THROUGH SAID NEGATIVE TO LIGHT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD TO THEREBY EXPOSE LINEATED SECTIONS OF A GIVEN WIDTH OF SAID FILM; (5) THEREAFTER REMOVING SAID NEGATIVE FROM OVERLYING RELATION WITH SAID FILM; (6) PLACING THE NEXT OF SAID SERIES OF NEGATIVES IN OVERLYING RELATION TO SAID FILM IN SAID PREDETERMINED ALIGNMENT; (7) BLOCKING ALTERNATE LINEATIONS IN THE LIGHT PASSAGE THROUGH THE NEXT NEGATIVE IN ADJACENT RELATION TO THE LINEATIONS OF THE PREVIOUS NEGATIVE AND SPACED THEREFROM BY SAID GIVEN WIDTH; (8) REPEATING STEPS 4-7 UNTIL EACH NEGATIVE OF SAID SERIES HAS BEEN USED; AND (9) THEN DEVELOPING SAID FILM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 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 |