US3241436A
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Direct digital print-out data recording apparatus
Assignee: C W THORNTHWAITE ASSOCIATES
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Filing: 1963-04-16
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thornthwaite Charles Warren
- 👤 Superior William John
- 👤 Ono Kazuyuki Ray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:49
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/48; G03B17/50; G03B17/52; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A DATA RECORDING CAMERA COMPRISING A LIGHT-TIGHT HOUSING, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FLAT SENSITIVE FILM IN FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING, A DATA-MANIFESTING DEVICE FIXED IN SAID HOUSING, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING SAID DEVICE, AND AN OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR IMAGING THE MANIFESTATIONS OF SAID DEVICE SUCCESSIVELY UPON ADJACENT AREAS OF A FILM POSITIONED BY SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID OPTICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING A LENS FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID FILM SUPPORTING MEANS AND POSITIONED TO DIRECT RAYS FROM SAID DATA MANIFESTING DEVICE ALONG A PATH INCLINED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE PLANE OF THE FILM, A RAY REFLECTOR MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH, SAID REFLECTOR BEING ORIENTED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO SAID PATH TO DIRECT SAID RAYS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID PATH AND ONTO THE FILM, AND MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY STEPPING SAID RAY REFLECTOR ALONG SAID PATH TO IMAGE ON SUCCESSIVE ADJACENT PORTIONS OF THE FILM A CONSTANTLY-FOCUSED REPRESENTATION OF THE DATA MANIFESTED BY SAID DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A DATA RECORDING CAMERA COMPRISING A LIGHT-TIGHT HOUSING, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FLAT SENSITIVE FILM IN FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING, A DATA-MANIFESTING DEVICE FIXED IN SAID HOUSING, MEANS FOR ILLUMINATING SAID DEVICE, AND AN OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR IMAGING THE MANIFESTATIONS OF SAID DEVICE SUCCESSIVELY UPON ADJACENT AREAS OF A FILM POSITIONED BY SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID OPTICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING A LENS FIXED WITH RESPECT TO SAID FILM SUPPORTING MEANS AND POSITIONED TO DIRECT RAYS FROM SAID DATA MANIFESTING DEVICE ALONG A PATH INCLINED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE PLANE OF THE FILM, A RAY REFLECTOR MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH, SAID REFLECTOR BEING ORIENTED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO SAID PATH TO DIRECT SAID RAYS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID PATH AND ONTO THE FILM, AND MEANS FOR PERIODICALLY STEPPING SAID RAY REFLECTOR ALONG SAID PATH TO IMAGE ON SUCCESSIVE ADJACENT PORTIONS OF THE FILM A CONSTANTLY-FOCUSED REPRESENTATION OF THE DATA MANIFESTED BY SAID DEVICE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3106880A
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |