US3586428A
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Filming systems for motion pictures and television
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-12
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-02-12
Abstract
Abstract Method of and apparatus for making motion-picture and television films with simultaneous projection of a background on a screen, by using an intermediate reflection on a semisilvered mirror, which consists in providing means for producing a rectilinear or circular lateral movement of the camera in combination with the pivotal movement of the camera in a horizontal plane in order to preserve the coincidence of the projections of said camera and of the projector on said semisilvered mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude A Matalou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:06
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/06; G03B15/08; G03B15/12; H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for making motion-picture and television film comprising a camera, a projector, a semireflective mirror, a screen on which said projector projects a background image, said camera and said projector being disposed on the same side of the screen and symmetrically on each side of said semireflective mirror in such a manner that light rays issuing from the projector are reflected at an angle of 90* onto said screen, means stationarily mounting said projector, means supporting said camera to be movable at least in a horizontal plane and comprising first means allowing a pivotal movement of said camera around a vertical axis, and second means allowing a lateral movement of said camera, means connecting said first and second means so that a pivotal movement of said camera causes a determined lateral movement whereby the camera axis and projector axis constantly intersect on the same point of the mirror.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for making motion-picture and television film comprising a camera, a projector, a semireflective mirror, a screen on which said projector projects a background image, said camera and said projector being disposed on the same side of the screen and symmetrically on each side of said semireflective mirror in such a manner that light rays issuing from the projector are reflected at an angle of 90* onto said screen, means stationarily mounting said projector, means supporting said camera to be movable at least in a horizontal plane and comprising first means allowing a pivotal movement of said camera around a vertical axis, and second means allowing a lateral movement of said camera, means connecting said first and second means so that a pivotal movement of said camera causes a determined lateral movement whereby the camera axis and projector axis constantly intersect on the same point of the mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lateral movement is rectilinear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lateral movement is circular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said camera support means comprises a first platform, a pinion having a vertical axis and passing through said first platform with said camera mounted thereon, a second platform, a rack carried by said second platform and meshing with said pinion, and slide members having guide means mounted between said platforms allowing movement therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |