US3291017A
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Camera with a movably mounted photoelectric member
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steisslinger Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/08; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/099; G03B7/0993; G03B7/0997; G03B7/09971; G03B7/09977
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN A REFLEX CAMERA HAVING AN OBJECTIVE LENS, A COVER FLAP MOVABLE FROM A VIEWING POSITION TO A TAKING POSITION, A SHUTTER, A MANUALLY OPERABLE CAMERA ACTUATING MEMBER, AND A TIMING MECHANISM CONTROLLED BY SAID ACTUATING MEMBER TO INITIATE EXPOSURE AFTER A PREDETERMINED TIME OF OPERATION OF SAID TIMING MEMBER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A PHOTOCELL; MEANS NORMALLY SUPPORTING SAID PHOTOCELL IN THE RAY PATH OF SAID LENS, MEANS FOR INTERRUPTING OPERATION OF SAID TIMING MECHANISM; AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID COVER FLAP, UPON MOVEMENT THEREOF TO ITS TAKING POSITION FOR (1) DISABLING SAID INTERRUPTING MEANS TO PERMIT SAID TIMING MECHANISM TO RESUME OPERATION, AND (2) MOVING SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO REMOVE SAID PHOTOCELL FROM SAID RAY PATH A PREDETERMINED TIME PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF EXPOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN A REFLEX CAMERA HAVING AN OBJECTIVE LENS, A COVER FLAP MOVABLE FROM A VIEWING POSITION TO A TAKING POSITION, A SHUTTER, A MANUALLY OPERABLE CAMERA ACTUATING MEMBER, AND A TIMING MECHANISM CONTROLLED BY SAID ACTUATING MEMBER TO INITIATE EXPOSURE AFTER A PREDETERMINED TIME OF OPERATION OF SAID TIMING MEMBER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A PHOTOCELL; MEANS NORMALLY SUPPORTING SAID PHOTOCELL IN THE RAY PATH OF SAID LENS, MEANS FOR INTERRUPTING OPERATION OF SAID TIMING MECHANISM; AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID COVER FLAP, UPON MOVEMENT THEREOF TO ITS TAKING POSITION FOR (1) DISABLING SAID INTERRUPTING MEANS TO PERMIT SAID TIMING MECHANISM TO RESUME OPERATION, AND (2) MOVING SAID SUPPORT MEANS TO REMOVE SAID PHOTOCELL FROM SAID RAY PATH A PREDETERMINED TIME PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF EXPOSURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |