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Fading structure for motion picture cameras
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1963-11-25
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1983-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winkler Friedrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:58
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/18; G03B19/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A MOTION PICTURE CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, FIRST DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING THE CAMERA DURING NORMAL OPERATION THEREOF; FADING MEANS FOR EFFECTING A PLURALITY OF FADING OPERATIONS; SECOND DRIVE MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FADING MEANS FOR DRIVING THE LATTER; SELEDTING MEANS FOR SELECTING ONE OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT TRANSPORTING SPEEDS AT WHICH SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS WILL TRANSPORTING SPEEDS CAMERA; AND LOCK MEANS COACTING WITH SAID FADING MEANS AND SAID SELECTING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE LATTER STATIONARY DURING OPERATION OF SAID FACING MEANS, SO THAT THE SPEED OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE FILM CANNOT BE CHANGED WHILE SAID FADING MEANS EFFECTS ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF FADING OPERATIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN A MOTION PICTURE CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, FIRST DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING THE CAMERA DURING NORMAL OPERATION THEREOF; FADING MEANS FOR EFFECTING A PLURALITY OF FADING OPERATIONS; SECOND DRIVE MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FADING MEANS FOR DRIVING THE LATTER; SELEDTING MEANS FOR SELECTING ONE OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT TRANSPORTING SPEEDS AT WHICH SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS WILL TRANSPORTING SPEEDS CAMERA; AND LOCK MEANS COACTING WITH SAID FADING MEANS AND SAID SELECTING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE LATTER STATIONARY DURING OPERATION OF SAID FACING MEANS, SO THAT THE SPEED OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE FILM CANNOT BE CHANGED WHILE SAID FADING MEANS EFFECTS ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF FADING OPERATIONS.
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |