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US3276714A
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Multiple-part detachable film cartridge or film pack
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1964-10-02
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steisslinger Kurt
- 👤 Simon Horst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:33
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/28; G03B17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A FILM PACK ADAPTED TO BE LOADED IN A CAMERA, SAID PACK COMPRISING: A FIRST PART CONSTITUTING A FILM SUPPLY CHAMBER, AND A SECOND PART CONSTITUTING A FILM TAKE-UP CHAMBER; EACH OF SAID PARTS HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING AXIALLY OF THE PART AND SERVING AS A PASSAGEWAY FOR FILM; EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS BEING OPENED AT ONE END AND CLOSED AT THE OTHER END AND HAVING A LID FOR LIGHTTIGHTLY CLOSING THE OPEN END, SAID LID BEING PROVIDED WITH AN L-SHAPED EXTENSION WHICH SLIDINGLY INTERFITS WITHIN THE SLOT TO FORM ONE SIDE OF SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR PURPOSES OF LIGHT PROTECTION AND SECUREMENT OF THE LID TO SAID OPEN END; MEANS FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING TOGETHER SAID FIRST AND SECOND PARTS AS A PACK, WITH SAID SLOTS BEING IN FACE TO FACE RELATION; AND A ROLL OF FILM MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SUPPLY CHAMBER AND HAVING A LEADING END EXTENDING FROM THE SUPPLY CHAMBER THROUGH EACH OF SAID SLOTS FOR ATTACHMENT WITHIN SAID TAKE-UP CHAMBER; SAID PARTS ADAPTED TO BE SEPARATED AND PULLED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE APART FOR LOADING IN THE COMPARTMENTS OF A CAMERA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A FILM PACK ADAPTED TO BE LOADED IN A CAMERA, SAID PACK COMPRISING: A FIRST PART CONSTITUTING A FILM SUPPLY CHAMBER, AND A SECOND PART CONSTITUTING A FILM TAKE-UP CHAMBER; EACH OF SAID PARTS HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING AXIALLY OF THE PART AND SERVING AS A PASSAGEWAY FOR FILM; EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS BEING OPENED AT ONE END AND CLOSED AT THE OTHER END AND HAVING A LID FOR LIGHTTIGHTLY CLOSING THE OPEN END, SAID LID BEING PROVIDED WITH AN L-SHAPED EXTENSION WHICH SLIDINGLY INTERFITS WITHIN THE SLOT TO FORM ONE SIDE OF SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR PURPOSES OF LIGHT PROTECTION AND SECUREMENT OF THE LID TO SAID OPEN END; MEANS FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING TOGETHER SAID FIRST AND SECOND PARTS AS A PACK, WITH SAID SLOTS BEING IN FACE TO FACE RELATION; AND A ROLL OF FILM MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SUPPLY CHAMBER AND HAVING A LEADING END EXTENDING FROM THE SUPPLY CHAMBER THROUGH EACH OF SAID SLOTS FOR ATTACHMENT WITHIN SAID TAKE-UP CHAMBER; SAID PARTS ADAPTED TO BE SEPARATED AND PULLED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE APART FOR LOADING IN THE COMPARTMENTS OF A CAMERA.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |