US3428511A
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Film splicing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-12-20
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Granted: 1969-02-18
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Expires: 1985-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo Catozzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:52
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/04; G03D15/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A FILM SPLICING DEVICE OF THE CLASS USING ADHESIVE TAPE FOR SPLICING TOGETHER THE ENDS OF TWO CINEMATOGRAPHIC FILM STRIPS OF THE TYPE HAVING ONLY ONE MARGIN PERFORATED AND THE OPPOSITE UNPERFORATED MARGIN ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A SOUND TRACK, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) STATIONARY CUTTING MEANS, COACTING WITH MOVABLE CUTTING MEANS, TO SEVER A LENGTH OF ADHESIVE TAPE, APPLIED TO THE SPLICE AREA OF SAID FILM STRIPS, ON ONE SIDE COINCIDENTLY WITH THE EDGE OF THE UNPERFORATED MARGIN AND, ON THE OTHER SIDE, AT A DISTANCE FROM THE EDGE OF THE PERFORATED MARGIN, TO FORM A TONGUE OF ADHESIVE TAPE PROJECTING BEYOND SAID PERFORATED MARGIN; (B) STATIONARY DIEHOLE MEANS, COACTING WITH MOVABLE PUNCH MEANS, TO PIERCE HOLES INTO SAID APPLIED ADHESIVE TAPE COINCIDENTLY WITH THE FILM PERFORATION HOLES IN THE SPLICE AREA AND ON THE TONGUE, THE HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH SAID TONGUE BEING SPACED, FROM THE EDGE OF THE PERFORATED MARGIN, A DISTANCE EQUALLING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID FILM EDGE AND THE PERFORATIONS PLUS THE FOLDING ARC OF THE TAPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A FILM SPLICING DEVICE OF THE CLASS USING ADHESIVE TAPE FOR SPLICING TOGETHER THE ENDS OF TWO CINEMATOGRAPHIC FILM STRIPS OF THE TYPE HAVING ONLY ONE MARGIN PERFORATED AND THE OPPOSITE UNPERFORATED MARGIN ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A SOUND TRACK, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) STATIONARY CUTTING MEANS, COACTING WITH MOVABLE CUTTING MEANS, TO SEVER A LENGTH OF ADHESIVE TAPE, APPLIED TO THE SPLICE AREA OF SAID FILM STRIPS, ON ONE SIDE COINCIDENTLY WITH THE EDGE OF THE UNPERFORATED MARGIN AND, ON THE OTHER SIDE, AT A DISTANCE FROM THE EDGE OF THE PERFORATED MARGIN, TO FORM A TONGUE OF ADHESIVE TAPE PROJECTING BEYOND SAID PERFORATED MARGIN; (B) STATIONARY DIEHOLE MEANS, COACTING WITH MOVABLE PUNCH MEANS, TO PIERCE HOLES INTO SAID APPLIED ADHESIVE TAPE COINCIDENTLY WITH THE FILM PERFORATION HOLES IN THE SPLICE AREA AND ON THE TONGUE, THE HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH SAID TONGUE BEING SPACED, FROM THE EDGE OF THE PERFORATED MARGIN, A DISTANCE EQUALLING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID FILM EDGE AND THE PERFORATIONS PLUS THE FOLDING ARC OF THE TAPE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB881463A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1972-02-18 | 1972-08-19 | 1973-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-18 | 1976-08-19 | 1977-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-18 | 1980-08-19 | 1981-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |