US3335989A
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Stand for optical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bachmann Emil Heinrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A STAND FOR CARRYING AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT, PARTICULARLY A FILM CAMERA, COMPRISING A RIGID LEG MEMBER, CONNECTING MEANS PROVIDED AT THE TOP OF SAID LEG MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO CONNECT SAID LEG MEMBER WITH AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT SO THAT THE LATTER IS PREVENTED FROM ANGULAR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TOP OF SAID LEG MEMBER ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF, A FOOT MEMBER SECURED TO THE LOWER END OF THE LEG MEMBER, SAID FOOT MEMBER HAVING BEARING SURFACE PORTIONS FOR CONTACTING A SUPPORTING SURFACE ON WHICH THE STAND IS SET UP, A JOINT INSERTED BETWEEN SAID LEG MEMBER AND SAID FOOT MEMBER ADAPTED TO ALLOW A TILTING MOVEMENT OF SAID LEG MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID FOOT MEMBER IN ANY DESIRED DIRECTION, AND FRICTION MEANS ARRANGED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORTING SURFACE AND SAID CONNECTING MEANS TO BRAKE SAID OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AGAINST UNINTENTIONAL ANGULAR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORTING SURFACE ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID LEG MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A STAND FOR CARRYING AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT, PARTICULARLY A FILM CAMERA, COMPRISING A RIGID LEG MEMBER, CONNECTING MEANS PROVIDED AT THE TOP OF SAID LEG MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO CONNECT SAID LEG MEMBER WITH AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT SO THAT THE LATTER IS PREVENTED FROM ANGULAR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TOP OF SAID LEG MEMBER ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF, A FOOT MEMBER SECURED TO THE LOWER END OF THE LEG MEMBER, SAID FOOT MEMBER HAVING BEARING SURFACE PORTIONS FOR CONTACTING A SUPPORTING SURFACE ON WHICH THE STAND IS SET UP, A JOINT INSERTED BETWEEN SAID LEG MEMBER AND SAID FOOT MEMBER ADAPTED TO ALLOW A TILTING MOVEMENT OF SAID LEG MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID FOOT MEMBER IN ANY DESIRED DIRECTION, AND FRICTION MEANS ARRANGED BETWEEN SAID SUPPORTING SURFACE AND SAID CONNECTING MEANS TO BRAKE SAID OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AGAINST UNINTENTIONAL ANGULAR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORTING SURFACE ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID LEG MEMBER.
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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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |