US3298294A
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Camera apparatus especially adapted for the photographic identification of horses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-27
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1984-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Manning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:39
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION OF HORSES COMPRISING A CAMERA, A FRAME STRUCTURE RIGIDLY SUPPORTING SAID CAMERA, SAID FRAME STRUCTURE INCLUDING A SLIDE CARRIAGE, A CLOSE-UP LENS AND A DISTANCE LENS MOUNTED ONSAID CARRIAGE, SAID CARRIAGE BEING SLIDABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE FOCAL AXIS OF SAID CAMERA BETWEEN TERMINAL POSITIONS WHEREIN EACH OF SAID LENSES IS CENTERED WITH RESPECT TO THE FOCAL AXIS OF SAID CAMERA, MEANS FOR FIXING SAID CARRIAGE IN EACH OF SAID TERMINAL POSITIONS AND FOR RELEASING SAID CARRIAGE FOR MOVEMENT FROM ONE TERMINAL POSITION TO THE OTHER, SAID FRAME STRUCTURE FURTHER INCLUDING SPACER ARMS EXTENDING FORWARDLY PARALLEL TO THE FOCAL AXIS, A MASKING PLATE CONNECTED TO SAID SPACER ARMS AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE FOCAL PLANE OF THE CAMERA, MEANS INCLUDING SAID MASKING PLATE AND DEFINING AT OUTER EDGE SURFACES THEREOF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION OF HORSES COMPRISING A CAMERA, A FRAME STRUCTURE RIGIDLY SUPPORTING SAID CAMERA, SAID FRAME STRUCTURE INCLUDING A SLIDE CARRIAGE, A CLOSE-UP LENS AND A DISTANCE LENS MOUNTED ONSAID CARRIAGE, SAID CARRIAGE BEING SLIDABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE FOCAL AXIS OF SAID CAMERA BETWEEN TERMINAL POSITIONS WHEREIN EACH OF SAID LENSES IS CENTERED WITH RESPECT TO THE FOCAL AXIS OF SAID CAMERA, MEANS FOR FIXING SAID CARRIAGE IN EACH OF SAID TERMINAL POSITIONS AND FOR RELEASING SAID CARRIAGE FOR MOVEMENT FROM ONE TERMINAL POSITION TO THE OTHER, SAID FRAME STRUCTURE FURTHER INCLUDING SPACER ARMS EXTENDING FORWARDLY PARALLEL TO THE FOCAL AXIS, A MASKING PLATE CONNECTED TO SAID SPACER ARMS AT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE FOCAL PLANE OF THE CAMERA, MEANS INCLUDING SAID MASKING PLATE AND DEFINING AT OUTER EDGE SURFACES THEREOF
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2377954A
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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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |