US3379485A
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Flexible lens hood with annular attaching means
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Steisslinger Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:36
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B11/00; G03B11/04; G03B11/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A LENS HOOD ADAPTED TO BE DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA HAVING A LENS MOUNT PROVIDED WITH A PERIPHERAL ANNULAR GROOVE, COMPRISING: A HOLLOW BODY FORMED OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, SAID BODY HAVING AN OPEN ENDED GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL REAR PORTION AND AN OPEN ENDED FRONT PORTION, SAID REAR PORTION OF SAID BODY BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID LENS MOUNT WHEN THE LENS HOOD IS MOUNTED THEREON; AND A PAIR OF INWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGES SUBSTANTIALLY DIAMETRICALLY LOCATED ON THE REAR PORTION OF SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE ANNULAR GROOVE OF THE LENS MOUNT TO SUPPORT SAID BODY COAXIALLY THEREON
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A LENS HOOD ADAPTED TO BE DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA HAVING A LENS MOUNT PROVIDED WITH A PERIPHERAL ANNULAR GROOVE, COMPRISING: A HOLLOW BODY FORMED OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, SAID BODY HAVING AN OPEN ENDED GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL REAR PORTION AND AN OPEN ENDED FRONT PORTION, SAID REAR PORTION OF SAID BODY BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID LENS MOUNT WHEN THE LENS HOOD IS MOUNTED THEREON; AND A PAIR OF INWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGES SUBSTANTIALLY DIAMETRICALLY LOCATED ON THE REAR PORTION OF SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE ANNULAR GROOVE OF THE LENS MOUNT TO SUPPORT SAID BODY COAXIALLY THEREON
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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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |