US3333093A
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Universal light holder and filter actuator
Assignee: Acme Lite Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1965-09-22
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack A Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:20
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A UNIVERSAL LIGHT HOLDER AND FILTER ACTUATOR FOR CAMERAS HAVING A BUILT-IN FILTER THAT IS ACTUATED FROM WITHIN A SLOTTED OPENING OR THREADED HOLE COMPRISING: A SUPPORT BRACKET; A PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR DISPOSED ON SAID SUPPORT BRACKET AND SIZED, TO FIT WITHIN SAID SLOTTED OPENING OF THE CAMERA; SECURING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR TO SAID SUPPORT BRACKET; A SCREW FILTER ACTUATOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT BRACKET AND BEING DISPOSED AND DIMENSIONED TO SCREW INTO SAID THREADED HOLE OF SAID CAMERA, SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUTOR HAVING AN IN-OPERATIVE POSITION TO PERMIT SAID SCREW FILTER ACTUATOR TO BE USED, SAID SCREW FILTER ACTUATOR HAVING AN OPERATIVE POSITION TO PERMIT SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR TO BE USED, SAID FILTER ACTUATORS BEING CAPABLE OF DISENGAGING SAID BUILT-IN FILTER TO PERMIT THE USE OF SAID CAMERA INDOORS AND WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING; AND A LIGHT HOLDER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT BRACKET FOR CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL LAMP THERETO TO BE USED AFTER EITHER SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR OR SAID FILTER ACTUATOR HAS DISENGAGED SAID BUILT-IN FILTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A UNIVERSAL LIGHT HOLDER AND FILTER ACTUATOR FOR CAMERAS HAVING A BUILT-IN FILTER THAT IS ACTUATED FROM WITHIN A SLOTTED OPENING OR THREADED HOLE COMPRISING: A SUPPORT BRACKET; A PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR DISPOSED ON SAID SUPPORT BRACKET AND SIZED, TO FIT WITHIN SAID SLOTTED OPENING OF THE CAMERA; SECURING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR TO SAID SUPPORT BRACKET; A SCREW FILTER ACTUATOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT BRACKET AND BEING DISPOSED AND DIMENSIONED TO SCREW INTO SAID THREADED HOLE OF SAID CAMERA, SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUTOR HAVING AN IN-OPERATIVE POSITION TO PERMIT SAID SCREW FILTER ACTUATOR TO BE USED, SAID SCREW FILTER ACTUATOR HAVING AN OPERATIVE POSITION TO PERMIT SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR TO BE USED, SAID FILTER ACTUATORS BEING CAPABLE OF DISENGAGING SAID BUILT-IN FILTER TO PERMIT THE USE OF SAID CAMERA INDOORS AND WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING; AND A LIGHT HOLDER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT BRACKET FOR CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL LAMP THERETO TO BE USED AFTER EITHER SAID PLATE FILTER ACTUATOR OR SAID FILTER ACTUATOR HAS DISENGAGED SAID BUILT-IN FILTER.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |