US3262380A
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Automatic camera with interchangeable objectives
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1963-04-05
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Winkler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:38
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/12; G03B7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, AUTOMATIC MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF PART OF THE STRUCTURE WHICH DETERMINES THE EXPOSURE MADE BY THE CAMERA, SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS INCLUDING A LIGHT METER HAVING A MOVABLE POINTER AND A SCANNING ASSEMBLY HAVING A SCANNING EDGE ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID POINTER; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR ACTUATING ANOTHER PART OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE CAMERA WHICH DETERMINES THE EXPOSURE MADE THEREBY; AN OBJECTIVE MOVABLE CARRIED BY THE CAMERA AND HAVING A PROJECTION WHOSE POSITION, WHEN THE OBJECTIVE IS ATTACHED TO THE CAMERA, IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LARGEST EXPOSURE APERTURE WHICH CAN BE MADE BY SAID OBJECTIVE; AND CORRECTING MEANS ACTUATED BOTH BY SAID PROJECTION AND SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS AND COOPERATING WITH SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS FOR CORRECTING THE POSITION OF SAID LIGHT METER POINTER AND THE SCANNING EDGE ONE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LARGEST APERTURE WHICH CAN BE PROVIDED BY SAID OBJECTIVE AND THE MANUAL SETTING OF SAID OTHER PART OF SAID STRUCTURE BY SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, AUTOMATIC MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF PART OF THE STRUCTURE WHICH DETERMINES THE EXPOSURE MADE BY THE CAMERA, SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS INCLUDING A LIGHT METER HAVING A MOVABLE POINTER AND A SCANNING ASSEMBLY HAVING A SCANNING EDGE ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID POINTER; MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR ACTUATING ANOTHER PART OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE CAMERA WHICH DETERMINES THE EXPOSURE MADE THEREBY; AN OBJECTIVE MOVABLE CARRIED BY THE CAMERA AND HAVING A PROJECTION WHOSE POSITION, WHEN THE OBJECTIVE IS ATTACHED TO THE CAMERA, IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LARGEST EXPOSURE APERTURE WHICH CAN BE MADE BY SAID OBJECTIVE; AND CORRECTING MEANS ACTUATED BOTH BY SAID PROJECTION AND SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS AND COOPERATING WITH SAID AUTOMATIC MEANS FOR CORRECTING THE POSITION OF SAID LIGHT METER POINTER AND THE SCANNING EDGE ONE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LARGEST APERTURE WHICH CAN BE PROVIDED BY SAID OBJECTIVE AND THE MANUAL SETTING OF SAID OTHER PART OF SAID STRUCTURE BY SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3082672A
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |