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US3362774A
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Motion picture camera of the cartridge type
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1965-05-12
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1985-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald O Easterly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:46
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN MOTIION PICTURE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A FILM CARTRIDGE WHEREIN THE CARTRIDGE INCLUDES FILM DRIVE MEANS HAVING A DRIVEN CLUTCH MEMBER ACCESSIBLE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF SAID CARTRIDGE, AND WHEREIN SAID APPARATUS INCLUDES: A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING SUCH A FILM CARTRIDGE IN OPERATING POSITION THEREIN, AND DRIVE MECHANISM INCLUDING A DRIVING CLUTCH MEMBER EXTENDING INTO SAID CHAMBER AND POSITIONED TO DRIVINGLY ENGAGE THE DRIVEN CLUTCH MEMBER OF A CARTRIDGE WHEN THE CARTRIDGE IS IN OPERATING POSITION WITHIN SAID CHAMBER; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: MEANS NORMALLY PLACING A PREDETERMINED LOAD ON WHICH DRIVE MECHANISM CORRESPONDING TO THE LOAD WHICH WOULD BE INDUCED BY THE PRESENCE OF A FILM CARTRIDGE IN OPERATING POSITION WITHIN SAID CHAMBER AND THE RESULTING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID DRIVE AND DRIVING CLUTCH MEMBERS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE INSERTION OF A FILM CARTRIDGE INTO SAID CHAMBER TO RENDER THE LASTMENTIONED MEANS INEFFECTIVE, THEREBY TO REMOVE SAID PREDETERMINED LOAD FROM SAID DRIVE MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN MOTIION PICTURE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A FILM CARTRIDGE WHEREIN THE CARTRIDGE INCLUDES FILM DRIVE MEANS HAVING A DRIVEN CLUTCH MEMBER ACCESSIBLE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF SAID CARTRIDGE, AND WHEREIN SAID APPARATUS INCLUDES: A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING SUCH A FILM CARTRIDGE IN OPERATING POSITION THEREIN, AND DRIVE MECHANISM INCLUDING A DRIVING CLUTCH MEMBER EXTENDING INTO SAID CHAMBER AND POSITIONED TO DRIVINGLY ENGAGE THE DRIVEN CLUTCH MEMBER OF A CARTRIDGE WHEN THE CARTRIDGE IS IN OPERATING POSITION WITHIN SAID CHAMBER; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: MEANS NORMALLY PLACING A PREDETERMINED LOAD ON WHICH DRIVE MECHANISM CORRESPONDING TO THE LOAD WHICH WOULD BE INDUCED BY THE PRESENCE OF A FILM CARTRIDGE IN OPERATING POSITION WITHIN SAID CHAMBER AND THE RESULTING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID DRIVE AND DRIVING CLUTCH MEMBERS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE INSERTION OF A FILM CARTRIDGE INTO SAID CHAMBER TO RENDER THE LASTMENTIONED MEANS INEFFECTIVE, THEREBY TO REMOVE SAID PREDETERMINED LOAD FROM SAID DRIVE MECHANISM.
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) | 1971-01-08 | 1971-07-10 | 1972-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-08 | 1975-07-10 | 1976-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-08 | 1979-07-10 | 1980-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |