US3260563A
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Production of composite cinematograph films
Assignee: Metro Goldwyn Mayer British Studios Ltd
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Thomas William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:56
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
IN MOTION PICTURE PHOTOGRAPHY, A TRAVELLING MATTE PROCESS FOR COMBINING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATIVELY PHOTOGRAPHED DIFFERENT SCENES INTO A COMPOSITE SINGLE FILM, WHICH PROCESS COMPRISES THE STEPS OF SEPARATELY PHOTOGRAPHING A DESIRED FOREGROUND SCENE AND A DESIRED BACKGROUND SCENE SO AS TO PRODUCE FIRST AND SECOND ORIGINAL COLOR NEGATIVE FILMS RESPECTIVELY, THE DESIRED FOREGROUND SCENE BEING PHOTOGRAPHED AGINST A PLAIN BACKING OF A COLOR CHOSEN TO BE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE PREDOMINATING COLORS OF THE FOREGROUND SCENE, EXPOSING A FIRST COMPONENTS FILM FROM THE DEVELOPED FIRST NEGATIVE FILM, SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM BEING LEFT UNDEVELOPED, SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM BEING EXPOSED SO THAT THE BACKGROUND IS NOT EXPOSED, EXPOSING A SECOND COMPONENTS FILM FROM THE DEVELOPED FIRST NEGATIVE FILM, SAID SECOND COMPONENT FIRST BEING EXPOSED SO THAT THE BACKGROUND IS EXPOSED, SAID SECOND COMPONENT FILM BEING DEVELOPED, SAID SECOND COMPONENT FILM BEING SYNCHRONOUSLY OVERLAID AND EXPOSED ON SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM, SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM BEING DEVELOPED TO PRODUCE A COMBINED DEVELOPED FILM IN WHICH THE DESIRED FOREGROUND SCENE IS SHOWN ON A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND, PRODUCING AN UNDEVELOPED FIRST COLOR POSITIVE FILM FORM THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPED FIRST NEGATIVE FILM, SYN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
IN MOTION PICTURE PHOTOGRAPHY, A TRAVELLING MATTE PROCESS FOR COMBINING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATIVELY PHOTOGRAPHED DIFFERENT SCENES INTO A COMPOSITE SINGLE FILM, WHICH PROCESS COMPRISES THE STEPS OF SEPARATELY PHOTOGRAPHING A DESIRED FOREGROUND SCENE AND A DESIRED BACKGROUND SCENE SO AS TO PRODUCE FIRST AND SECOND ORIGINAL COLOR NEGATIVE FILMS RESPECTIVELY, THE DESIRED FOREGROUND SCENE BEING PHOTOGRAPHED AGINST A PLAIN BACKING OF A COLOR CHOSEN TO BE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE PREDOMINATING COLORS OF THE FOREGROUND SCENE, EXPOSING A FIRST COMPONENTS FILM FROM THE DEVELOPED FIRST NEGATIVE FILM, SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM BEING LEFT UNDEVELOPED, SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM BEING EXPOSED SO THAT THE BACKGROUND IS NOT EXPOSED, EXPOSING A SECOND COMPONENTS FILM FROM THE DEVELOPED FIRST NEGATIVE FILM, SAID SECOND COMPONENT FIRST BEING EXPOSED SO THAT THE BACKGROUND IS EXPOSED, SAID SECOND COMPONENT FILM BEING DEVELOPED, SAID SECOND COMPONENT FILM BEING SYNCHRONOUSLY OVERLAID AND EXPOSED ON SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM, SAID FIRST COMPONENT FILM BEING DEVELOPED TO PRODUCE A COMBINED DEVELOPED FILM IN WHICH THE DESIRED FOREGROUND SCENE IS SHOWN ON A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND, PRODUCING AN UNDEVELOPED FIRST COLOR POSITIVE FILM FORM THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPED FIRST NEGATIVE FILM, SYN-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB787759A
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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 |