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US3260186A
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Miniature film processor
Assignee: Bulova Watch Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-10
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1983-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lowell Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:57
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D5/00; G03D5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A HAND HELD FILM PROCESSOR COMPRISING A HOUSING DIVIDED INTO THREE CHAMBERS AND HAVING A REMOVABLE COVER WHICH WHEN CLOSED SEALS THE CHAMBERS AGAINST LIGHT, THE CHAMBER AT ONE END OF THE HOUSING BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A FILM CASSETTE, THE CHAMBER AT THE OTHER END HAVING A TAKE-UP SPOOL THEREIN, MEANS ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING TO WIND SAID SPOOL, MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH THE CENTRAL MEMBER TO FEED MONOBATH PASTE THEREIN, SAID CENTRAL CHAMBER CONSTITUTING A RESERVOIR FOR SAID PASTE AND HAVING A SLIT TO SUPPLY SAID PASTE TO THE SURFACE OF FILM DRAWN FROM SAID CASSETTER ACROSS SAID RESERVOIR ONTO SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL, SAID MEANS TO FEED MONOBATH PASTE INTO SAID CENTRAL CHAMBER BEING CONSTITUTED BY A COUPLING TO RECEIVE A SQUEEZE TUBE CONTAINING SAID PASTE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A HAND HELD FILM PROCESSOR COMPRISING A HOUSING DIVIDED INTO THREE CHAMBERS AND HAVING A REMOVABLE COVER WHICH WHEN CLOSED SEALS THE CHAMBERS AGAINST LIGHT, THE CHAMBER AT ONE END OF THE HOUSING BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A FILM CASSETTE, THE CHAMBER AT THE OTHER END HAVING A TAKE-UP SPOOL THEREIN, MEANS ON THE EXTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING TO WIND SAID SPOOL, MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH THE CENTRAL MEMBER TO FEED MONOBATH PASTE THEREIN, SAID CENTRAL CHAMBER CONSTITUTING A RESERVOIR FOR SAID PASTE AND HAVING A SLIT TO SUPPLY SAID PASTE TO THE SURFACE OF FILM DRAWN FROM SAID CASSETTER ACROSS SAID RESERVOIR ONTO SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL, SAID MEANS TO FEED MONOBATH PASTE INTO SAID CENTRAL CHAMBER BEING CONSTITUTED BY A COUPLING TO RECEIVE A SQUEEZE TUBE CONTAINING SAID PASTE.
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |