US3240139A
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Stereoscopic panoramic camera
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-14
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis J Madden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:43
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B37/00; G03B37/02; G03B35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A STEREOSCOPIC PANORAMIC CAMERA SYSTEM COMPRISING: A LENS SYSTEM OSCILLATING ALONG A PATH DEFINING A CLOSED LOOP, THE PATH HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED PARALLEL SECTIONS; A PAIR OF FILM PLATENS, SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE ONE FROM THE OTHER, LYING ON THE OPPOSED PARALLEL SECTIONS FOR HOLDING A CORRESPONDING PAIR OF FILM PORTIONS THEREON IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LENS SYSTEM; AND MEANS OSCILLATING THE LENS SYSTEM ACROSS ONE OF THE PAIR OF FILM PORTIONS TO EXPOSE A SCENE THEREON FROM ONE ANGLE AND THEN ACROSS THE OTHER OF THE PAIR OF FILM PORTIONS TO EXPOSE THE SAME SCENE THEREON FROM ANOTHER ANGLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A STEREOSCOPIC PANORAMIC CAMERA SYSTEM COMPRISING: A LENS SYSTEM OSCILLATING ALONG A PATH DEFINING A CLOSED LOOP, THE PATH HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED PARALLEL SECTIONS; A PAIR OF FILM PLATENS, SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE ONE FROM THE OTHER, LYING ON THE OPPOSED PARALLEL SECTIONS FOR HOLDING A CORRESPONDING PAIR OF FILM PORTIONS THEREON IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LENS SYSTEM; AND MEANS OSCILLATING THE LENS SYSTEM ACROSS ONE OF THE PAIR OF FILM PORTIONS TO EXPOSE A SCENE THEREON FROM ONE ANGLE AND THEN ACROSS THE OTHER OF THE PAIR OF FILM PORTIONS TO EXPOSE THE SAME SCENE THEREON FROM ANOTHER ANGLE.
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 |