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US3430545A
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Photographic camera with flash unit
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert AG
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Filing: 1966-11-08
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Granted: 1969-03-04
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Expires: 1986-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Wick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:25
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/041; G03B15/0436
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA FOR USE WITH FILM HAVING M.N FRAMES WHEREIN M AND N ARE WHOLE NUMBERS GREATER THAN ONE AND WITH A BUILT-IN OR DETACHABLE FLASH UNIT FOR USE WITH STRIP-SHAPED MULTIPLE FLASH BULB HOLDERS HAVING A SERIES OF N FLASH BULBS, IN COMBINATION, A SERIES OF 3N-2 ELECTRODE MEANS EACH CONNECTABLE WITH ONE OF THE FLASH BULBS IN A HOLDER, A SERIES OF 2N-1 CONNECTIONS FOR AN EQUAL NUMBER OF SAID ELECTRODE MEANS, THE CENTRALLY LOCATED GROUP OF N SUCCESSIVE ELECTRODE MEANS BEING IDENTIFIED BY REFERENCE SYMBOLS AND BEING CONNECTABLE SERIATIM INTO THE FLASH CIRCUIT IN RESPONSE TO SUCCESSIVE MANIPULATIONS OF THE FILM TRANSPORTING OR SHUTTER RELEASE MEANS; AND FRAME COUNTER MEANS HAVING A SEQUENCE OF INDICIA INDICATING THE SERIAL NUMBER OF SUCCESSIVE FILM FRAMES AND M GROUPS OF N SYMBOLS EACH ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF SAID INDICIA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA FOR USE WITH FILM HAVING M.N FRAMES WHEREIN M AND N ARE WHOLE NUMBERS GREATER THAN ONE AND WITH A BUILT-IN OR DETACHABLE FLASH UNIT FOR USE WITH STRIP-SHAPED MULTIPLE FLASH BULB HOLDERS HAVING A SERIES OF N FLASH BULBS, IN COMBINATION, A SERIES OF 3N-2 ELECTRODE MEANS EACH CONNECTABLE WITH ONE OF THE FLASH BULBS IN A HOLDER, A SERIES OF 2N-1 CONNECTIONS FOR AN EQUAL NUMBER OF SAID ELECTRODE MEANS, THE CENTRALLY LOCATED GROUP OF N SUCCESSIVE ELECTRODE MEANS BEING IDENTIFIED BY REFERENCE SYMBOLS AND BEING CONNECTABLE SERIATIM INTO THE FLASH CIRCUIT IN RESPONSE TO SUCCESSIVE MANIPULATIONS OF THE FILM TRANSPORTING OR SHUTTER RELEASE MEANS; AND FRAME COUNTER MEANS HAVING A SEQUENCE OF INDICIA INDICATING THE SERIAL NUMBER OF SUCCESSIVE FILM FRAMES AND M GROUPS OF N SYMBOLS EACH ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF SAID INDICIA.
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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) | 1972-03-03 | 1972-09-02 | 1973-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-03-03 | 1976-09-02 | 1977-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-03-03 | 1980-09-02 | 1981-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |