US3259868A
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Assignee: CONTINENTAL CAMERA Corp 1098 RANDOLPH AVENUE RAHWAY NJ 07065 A NY CORP
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Filing: 1963-10-11
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A FLASH BULB FIRING CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND CONDUCTOR MEMBERS CONNECTED TO SAID SOURCE AND TO A FLASH BULB HOLDING MEANS WHEREBY THE FLASH BULBS CAN BE INCLUDED IN A FIRING CIRCUIT, THE IMPROVEMENT IN SAID HOLDING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED-APART CONTACT ARMS, MEANS MOUNTING SAID ARMS WHEREBY THE ARMS CAN BE DISPLACED WHEN ENGAGED BY FLASH BULBS, A FIRST CONDUCTIVE MEANS FIXED TO ONE OF SAID ARMS, A SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEANS POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE OTHER OF SAID ARMS, AND A THIRD CONDUCTIVE MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ARMS, SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO INCLUDE A FLASH BULB IN SAID FIRING CIRCUIT WHEN ENGAGED BY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS ON THE FLASH BULB AND SAID FIRST AND THIRD CONDUCTIVE MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO INCLUDE A FLASH BULB OF A DIFFERENT TYPE IN SAID FIRING CIRCUIT WHEN CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS ON SAID DIFFERENT FLASH BULB ARE ENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A FLASH BULB FIRING CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND CONDUCTOR MEMBERS CONNECTED TO SAID SOURCE AND TO A FLASH BULB HOLDING MEANS WHEREBY THE FLASH BULBS CAN BE INCLUDED IN A FIRING CIRCUIT, THE IMPROVEMENT IN SAID HOLDING MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED-APART CONTACT ARMS, MEANS MOUNTING SAID ARMS WHEREBY THE ARMS CAN BE DISPLACED WHEN ENGAGED BY FLASH BULBS, A FIRST CONDUCTIVE MEANS FIXED TO ONE OF SAID ARMS, A SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEANS POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE OTHER OF SAID ARMS, AND A THIRD CONDUCTIVE MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ARMS, SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO INCLUDE A FLASH BULB IN SAID FIRING CIRCUIT WHEN ENGAGED BY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS ON THE FLASH BULB AND SAID FIRST AND THIRD CONDUCTIVE MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO INCLUDE A FLASH BULB OF A DIFFERENT TYPE IN SAID FIRING CIRCUIT WHEN CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS ON SAID DIFFERENT FLASH BULB ARE ENGAGED.
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |