US3309976A
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Means for obtaining a photographic record of a robbery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-14
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Granted: 1967-03-21
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Expires: 1984-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl W Reiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:41
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/18; G08B13/189; G08B13/194; G08B13/196; G08B13/19634; G08B13/19665; G08B13/19669
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN A ROBBERY RECORDING SYSTEM THE COMBINATION WITH A SELF OPERATED SEQUENCE CAMERA HAVING A STARTING BUTTON, OF: MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT THE CAMERA FOR MOVING THE STARTING BUTTON TO CAMERA OPERATING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO AN ALARM SIGNAL, INCLUDING, A MOTOR, A GEAR TRAIN DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, A SHAFT DRIVEN BY SAID GEAR TRAIN, A DISK-LIKE CAM COAXIALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID SHAFT, CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED-APART PINS CONNECTED TO ONE FACE OF SAID CAM AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID CAM PARALLEL WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID SHAFT, A TRIPFINGER SECURED TO SAID STARTING BUTTON AND HAVING AN END PORTION DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID PINS; A TRANSFORMER, SAID TRANSFORMER HAVING ITS PRIMARY SIDE CONNECTED WITH A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY; ALARM SIGNAL MEANS INCLUDING A TILL SWITCH HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED APART TERMINALS AND HAVING A SPRING CONTACT INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF TERMINALS; AND WIRING CONNECTING THE SECONDARY SIDE OF SAID TRANSFORMER TO SAID MOTOR THROUGH SAID ALARM SIGNAL MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN A ROBBERY RECORDING SYSTEM THE COMBINATION WITH A SELF OPERATED SEQUENCE CAMERA HAVING A STARTING BUTTON, OF: MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT THE CAMERA FOR MOVING THE STARTING BUTTON TO CAMERA OPERATING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO AN ALARM SIGNAL, INCLUDING, A MOTOR, A GEAR TRAIN DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, A SHAFT DRIVEN BY SAID GEAR TRAIN, A DISK-LIKE CAM COAXIALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID SHAFT, CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED-APART PINS CONNECTED TO ONE FACE OF SAID CAM AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY OF SAID CAM PARALLEL WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID SHAFT, A TRIPFINGER SECURED TO SAID STARTING BUTTON AND HAVING AN END PORTION DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID PINS; A TRANSFORMER, SAID TRANSFORMER HAVING ITS PRIMARY SIDE CONNECTED WITH A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY; ALARM SIGNAL MEANS INCLUDING A TILL SWITCH HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED APART TERMINALS AND HAVING A SPRING CONTACT INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF TERMINALS; AND WIRING CONNECTING THE SECONDARY SIDE OF SAID TRANSFORMER TO SAID MOTOR THROUGH SAID ALARM SIGNAL MEANS.
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) | 1970-03-20 | 1970-09-19 | 1971-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-20 | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-20 | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |