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US3240135A
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Method and apparatus for photographing races
Assignee: THOROBRED PHOTO SERVICE Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-21
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Oswald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:40
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CAMERA APPARATUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHICALLY RECORDING THE ORDER OF PASSAGE OF RACE CONTESTANTS PAST A LINE BETWEEN THE EDGES OF A RACING STRIP; EACH CAMERA APPARATUS ELEVATED ABOVE AND TO ONE SIDE OF SAID LINE AND OUTSIDE THE VERTICAL PLANE THROUGH SAID LINE, COMPRISING A CAMERA CASING, A LENS MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING A FILM IN SAID CASING BEHIND SAID LENS, SAID LENS CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO PROJECT AN IMAGE OF SAID LINE UPON SAID FILM, A MASK POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID LENS AND SAID FILM AND HAVING A NARROW SLIT THEREIN EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID FILM AND MEANS TO ROTATE SAID CAMERA ABOUT THE OPTICAL AXIS OF THE LENS FOR POSITIONING SAID SLIT IN REGISTRATION WITH THE IMAGE OF SAID LINE ON SAID FILM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CAMERA APPARATUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHICALLY RECORDING THE ORDER OF PASSAGE OF RACE CONTESTANTS PAST A LINE BETWEEN THE EDGES OF A RACING STRIP; EACH CAMERA APPARATUS ELEVATED ABOVE AND TO ONE SIDE OF SAID LINE AND OUTSIDE THE VERTICAL PLANE THROUGH SAID LINE, COMPRISING A CAMERA CASING, A LENS MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING A FILM IN SAID CASING BEHIND SAID LENS, SAID LENS CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO PROJECT AN IMAGE OF SAID LINE UPON SAID FILM, A MASK POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID LENS AND SAID FILM AND HAVING A NARROW SLIT THEREIN EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID FILM AND MEANS TO ROTATE SAID CAMERA ABOUT THE OPTICAL AXIS OF THE LENS FOR POSITIONING SAID SLIT IN REGISTRATION WITH THE IMAGE OF SAID LINE ON SAID FILM.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |