US3304848A
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Locking means for the cover flap and/or mirror of a single-lens reflex camera
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1964-09-15
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Granted: 1967-02-21
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Expires: 1984-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steisslinger Kurt
- 👤 Ettischer Helmut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:43
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/02; G03B19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A IMPROVED LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A COVER FLAP OR THE LIKE THAT IS MOVABLE BETWEEN OPERATIVE AND INOPERATIVE POSITIONS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: LOCKING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A LOCKING POSITION IN WHICH IT LOCKS SAID COVER FLAP IN AN OPERATIVE POSITION, AND AN UNLOCKING POSITION IN WHICH IT UNLOCKS SAID COVER FLAP FOR MOVEMENT TO ITS INOPERATIVE POSITION; FIRST RESILIENT MEANS FOR BIASING SAID LOCKING MEANS TOWARD ITS UNLOCKING POSITION; AND ACTUATING MEANS HAVING A LOST MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID LOCKING MEANS, AND INCLUDING A SECOND RESILIENT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID LOCKING MEANS AND ACTUATING MEANS, AND HAVING A FORCE GREATER THAN SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID SECOND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A IMPROVED LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A COVER FLAP OR THE LIKE THAT IS MOVABLE BETWEEN OPERATIVE AND INOPERATIVE POSITIONS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: LOCKING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A LOCKING POSITION IN WHICH IT LOCKS SAID COVER FLAP IN AN OPERATIVE POSITION, AND AN UNLOCKING POSITION IN WHICH IT UNLOCKS SAID COVER FLAP FOR MOVEMENT TO ITS INOPERATIVE POSITION; FIRST RESILIENT MEANS FOR BIASING SAID LOCKING MEANS TOWARD ITS UNLOCKING POSITION; AND ACTUATING MEANS HAVING A LOST MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID LOCKING MEANS, AND INCLUDING A SECOND RESILIENT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID LOCKING MEANS AND ACTUATING MEANS, AND HAVING A FORCE GREATER THAN SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH SAID SECOND
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) | 1970-02-20 | 1970-08-22 | 1971-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-20 | 1974-08-22 | 1975-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-20 | 1978-08-22 | 1979-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |