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Camera and camera mechanism
Assignee: SAMUEL MILTON BRASSINGTON
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Filing: 1965-12-02
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1985-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brassington Samuel Milton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A CAMERA MECHANISM FOR INCORPORATION INTO A CAMERA HAVING A CAMERA BODY AND A LENS SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) PLUNGER MEANS RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED IN SAID CAMERA BODY TO MOVE IN AND OUT OF SAID BODY; (B) ROCKING MEANS FACED AGAINST SAID PLUNGER MEANS AND HAVING A LUG ENGAGING SAID PLUNGER MEANS SO THAT SAID ROCKING MEANS IS CARRIED WITH SAID PLUNGER MEANS WHEN THE LATTER IS PUSHED INTO SAID CAMERA BODY; (C) SPRING MEANS ENGAGING SAID ROCKING MEANS AND OPPOSING ITS MOVEMENT WITH SAID PLUNGER AND ALSO URGING SAID ROCKING MEANS TO TILT IN A DIRECTION WHICH WILL FREE SAID LUG FROM SAID PLUNGER MEANS; (D) TOGGLE MEANS PIVOTED ON SAID CAMERA BODY AND HAVING AN END BEARING ON SAID ROCKING MEANS WHICH PREVENTS SAID ROCKING MEANS FROM TILTING BECAUSE OF THE URGING OF SAID SPRING MEANS UNTIL A NOTCH IN SAID ROCKING MEANS MOVES UNDER SAID END OF SAID TOGGLE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A CAMERA MECHANISM FOR INCORPORATION INTO A CAMERA HAVING A CAMERA BODY AND A LENS SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) PLUNGER MEANS RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED IN SAID CAMERA BODY TO MOVE IN AND OUT OF SAID BODY; (B) ROCKING MEANS FACED AGAINST SAID PLUNGER MEANS AND HAVING A LUG ENGAGING SAID PLUNGER MEANS SO THAT SAID ROCKING MEANS IS CARRIED WITH SAID PLUNGER MEANS WHEN THE LATTER IS PUSHED INTO SAID CAMERA BODY; (C) SPRING MEANS ENGAGING SAID ROCKING MEANS AND OPPOSING ITS MOVEMENT WITH SAID PLUNGER AND ALSO URGING SAID ROCKING MEANS TO TILT IN A DIRECTION WHICH WILL FREE SAID LUG FROM SAID PLUNGER MEANS; (D) TOGGLE MEANS PIVOTED ON SAID CAMERA BODY AND HAVING AN END BEARING ON SAID ROCKING MEANS WHICH PREVENTS SAID ROCKING MEANS FROM TILTING BECAUSE OF THE URGING OF SAID SPRING MEANS UNTIL A NOTCH IN SAID ROCKING MEANS MOVES UNDER SAID END OF SAID TOGGLE
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) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |