US3299788A
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Lighting device
Assignee: Robert Bosch Elektronik GmbH
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Filing: 1964-08-31
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1984-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ackermann Karl
- 👤 Socha Rudolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:11
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/05; F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; F21V23/04; F21V23/0414; G03B2215/00; G03B2215/05; G03B2215/0514; G03B2215/0517
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN A UNITARY ELECTRONIC FLASH DEVICE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A HOUSING FOR THE FLASH DEVICE; A BRACKET EXTENDING AROUND THE HOUSING AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, AT LEAST A FIRST END OF THE BRACKET EXTENDING THROUGH THE HOUSING INTO ITS INTERIOR; A FOOT ATTACHED TO THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BRACKET FOR INSERTION IN THE MOUNTING SHOE OF A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA; A MOVABLE CONTACT CARRIER MOUNTED ON THE FIRST BRACKET END TO ROTATE WITH THE BRACKET; AND A PAIR OF CONTACTS MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING AND ARRANGED TO CONTACT THE MOVABLE CONTACT CARRIER TO FORM A SWITCH, SO THAT WHEN THE FOOT AND BRACKET ARE PIVOTED ABOUT THE HOUSING, IN AT LEAST ONE POSITION THE SWITCH IS CLOSED OR ACTUATED, AND IN AT LEAST ONE OTHER POSITION, IN WHICH SAID FOOT IS SPACED FROM SAID HOUSING, THE SWITCH IS OPEN OR DE-ACTUATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN A UNITARY ELECTRONIC FLASH DEVICE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A HOUSING FOR THE FLASH DEVICE; A BRACKET EXTENDING AROUND THE HOUSING AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, AT LEAST A FIRST END OF THE BRACKET EXTENDING THROUGH THE HOUSING INTO ITS INTERIOR; A FOOT ATTACHED TO THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BRACKET FOR INSERTION IN THE MOUNTING SHOE OF A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA; A MOVABLE CONTACT CARRIER MOUNTED ON THE FIRST BRACKET END TO ROTATE WITH THE BRACKET; AND A PAIR OF CONTACTS MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING AND ARRANGED TO CONTACT THE MOVABLE CONTACT CARRIER TO FORM A SWITCH, SO THAT WHEN THE FOOT AND BRACKET ARE PIVOTED ABOUT THE HOUSING, IN AT LEAST ONE POSITION THE SWITCH IS CLOSED OR ACTUATED, AND IN AT LEAST ONE OTHER POSITION, IN WHICH SAID FOOT IS SPACED FROM SAID HOUSING, THE SWITCH IS OPEN OR DE-ACTUATED.
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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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |