US3554462A
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Cartridge
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1968-05-23
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A cartridge adapted to contain a standard reel of processed motion picture film or other strip material has two cartridge parts, each of which includes a circular sidewall and a semicircular edge-wall extending perpendicularly from and about a peripheral portion of the sidewall. The parts fit together in mating relationship with the sidewall of one part being received in a groove defined by the edge-wall of the other part, to form the chamber for the reel of film or other strip material.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Bundschuh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:54
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A cartridge mountable on a motion picture projector or the like having a spindle adapted to project into the cartridge, the cartridge being adapted to receive a roll of motion picture film or the like, the cartridge comprising: two separable cartridge parts each of which has a sidewall and an edge-wall, the edgewall of each part being attached to and projecting from a first peripheral portion of the sidewall of that part in a direction generally toward the sidewall of the other cartridge part, each edge-wall having an elongate groove therein facing toward the other edge-wall, said grooves being separated from the edge portion of the respective edge-wall opposite from the respective sidewall by a thin lip, and a second peripheral portion of each sidewall comprising two shoulders jointly defining a stepped configuration with one of shoulders of each part fitting into the groove in the edge-wall of the other part and with the other shoulder of one part substantially abutting the lip on the edgewall of the other cartridge part, thereby to form a seal between each sidewall and the edge-wall of the other cartridge part, and at least one sidewall having an opening therethrough through which a projector spindle can project for supporting a film roll within the cartridge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A cartridge mountable on a motion picture projector or the like having a spindle adapted to project into the cartridge, the cartridge being adapted to receive a roll of motion picture film or the like, the cartridge comprising: two separable cartridge parts each of which has a sidewall and an edge-wall, the edgewall of each part being attached to and projecting from a first peripheral portion of the sidewall of that part in a direction generally toward the sidewall of the other cartridge part, each edge-wall having an elongate groove therein facing toward the other edge-wall, said grooves being separated from the edge portion of the respective edge-wall opposite from the respective sidewall by a thin lip, and a second peripheral portion of each sidewall comprising two shoulders jointly defining a stepped configuration with one of shoulders of each part fitting into the groove in the edge-wall of the other part and with the other shoulder of one part substantially abutting the lip on the edgewall of the other cartridge part, thereby to form a seal between each sidewall and the edge-wall of the other cartridge part, and at least one sidewall having an opening therethrough through which a projector spindle can project for supporting a film roll within the cartridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cartridge as set forth in claim 1 further comprising latch means on the edge-wall of each cartridge part, said latch means of one cartridge part cooperating with said latch means on the other cartridge part for securing said parts together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cartridge as set forth in claim 1 further comprising at least one locating rib on one of said sidewalls for positioning the cartridge on a motion picture projector.
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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |