US3256793A
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Photographic structure, particularly for motion picture cameras
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1963-12-27
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1983-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Denk Richard
- 👤 Gugelot Hans
- 👤 Sukopp Hans
- 👤 Reichl Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:12
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
IN A CAMERA HAVING A FRONT AND REAR PORTION IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS CARRYING COMPONENTS OF THE CAMERA; A REAR CAP SHIFTABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVEMENT TO AND FROM A CLOSED POSITION WHERE SAID REAR CAP COVERS SAID REAR PORTION OF THE CAMERA, SAID REAR CAP BEING OPEN ONLY AT A FRONT END THEREOF WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO SAID FRONT PORTION OF THE CAMERA IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF SAID REAR CAP AND SAID REAR CAP BEING SHIFTABLE AWAY FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION TO UNCOVER SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND THE COMPONENTS CARRIED THEREBY; RELEASABLE LOCK MEANS RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID REAR CAP IN SAID CLOSED POSITION THEREOF; AND FRONT CAP MEANS SHIFTABLY CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND COVERING SAID FRONT PORTION AND SHIFTABLE BETWEEN TWO POSITIONS IN ONE OF WHICH SAID FRONT CAP MEANS PREVENTS RELEASE OF SAID LOCK MEANS AND IN THE OTHER OF WHICH SAID FRONT CAP MEANS PERMITS RELEASE OF SAID LOCK MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
IN A CAMERA HAVING A FRONT AND REAR PORTION IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS CARRYING COMPONENTS OF THE CAMERA; A REAR CAP SHIFTABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVEMENT TO AND FROM A CLOSED POSITION WHERE SAID REAR CAP COVERS SAID REAR PORTION OF THE CAMERA, SAID REAR CAP BEING OPEN ONLY AT A FRONT END THEREOF WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO SAID FRONT PORTION OF THE CAMERA IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF SAID REAR CAP AND SAID REAR CAP BEING SHIFTABLE AWAY FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION TO UNCOVER SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND THE COMPONENTS CARRIED THEREBY; RELEASABLE LOCK MEANS RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID REAR CAP IN SAID CLOSED POSITION THEREOF; AND FRONT CAP MEANS SHIFTABLY CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND COVERING SAID FRONT PORTION AND SHIFTABLE BETWEEN TWO POSITIONS IN ONE OF WHICH SAID FRONT CAP MEANS PREVENTS RELEASE OF SAID LOCK MEANS AND IN THE OTHER OF WHICH SAID FRONT CAP MEANS PERMITS RELEASE OF SAID LOCK MEANS.
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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |