US3665828A
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Background photography
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-01
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A camera including a device for mounting a transparency therein for movement from an operative position in intimate contact with the film to be exposed and an inoperative position clear of the film. A photographic method or system including double exposing the film with the first exposure being made with a transparency in intimate contact with the film by backlighting the object to be photographed to silhouette the object on the film and to expose the transparency onto the film except for the area silhouetted and then removing the transparency and moving a substantially nonreflecting backdrop into position behind the object and frontlighting the object for the second exposure. Where larger backgrounds are required, a reflecting mask having an opening through which the object to be photographed is viewed, is used and during the first exposure the object is backlit and light is reflected from the mask into the camera to expose the film through substantially all of the area covered by the transparency with the exception of the area silhouetted by the object to be photographed.
Inventors
- 👤 Josef Reiter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:09
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A camera comprising means for mounting a film in said camera, mounting means in said camera, means for connecting said mounting means to a transparency, means for pivotally mounting said mounting means in said camera, means for holding said transparency mounted on said mounting means in an operative position in intimate contact with said film, and means for moving said mounting means to move said transparency to an inoperative position clear of said film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A camera comprising means for mounting a film in said camera, mounting means in said camera, means for connecting said mounting means to a transparency, means for pivotally mounting said mounting means in said camera, means for holding said transparency mounted on said mounting means in an operative position in intimate contact with said film, and means for moving said mounting means to move said transparency to an inoperative position clear of said film.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A camera as defined in claim 1 further comprising resilient means between said holding means and said transparency to take up excess movement of said holding means and positioning said transparency in intimate contact with said film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A camera as defined in claim 2 wherein said resilient means are interposed between a surface on said mounting means and said transparency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A camera as defined in claim 2 wherein said resilient means is interposed between said holding means and said mounting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A camera as defined in claim 3 wherein said means for pivoting comprises a spring means biasing said mounting means to move said transparency to said inoperative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A camera as defined in claim 5 wherein said holding means comprises a solenoid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A camera as defined in claim 4 further comprising a light trap positioned in said camera to prevent light entering said camera from reflecting from said transparency onto said film when said transparency is in inoperative position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A photographic device comprising a camera, means for mounting a film in said camera, means for mounting a transparency in said camera for movement between an operative position in substantially intimate contact with said film and an inoperative position clear of said film, a reflecting mask positioned in front of said camera, an aperture in said mask, means for directing light against said mask for reflection into said camera to expose said film and means for directing light through said aperture to expose said film.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A photographic device comprising a camera, means for mounting a film in said camera, means for mounting a transparency in said camera for movement between an operative position in substantially intimate contact with said film and an inoperative position clear of said film, a reflecting mask positioned in front of said camera, an aperture in said mask, means for directing light against said mask for reflection into said camera to expose said film and means for directing light through said aperture to expose said film.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
98 words
A photography method comprising placing a transparency in intimate contact with a film in a camera, back-lighting an object to expose said film through said transparency with the exception of the areas silhouetted by said object when backlit, thereafter rapidly positioning a non-reflecting backdrop which is synchronized with the shutter of said camera behind said object and moving said transparency to an inoperative position clear of said film, frontlighting said subject to properly expose said area previously silhouetted by said object thereby to produce a picture incorporating said object into the environment provided by scenery on said transparency.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
A photography method comprising placing a transparency in intimate contact with a film in a camera, back-lighting an object to expose said film through said transparency with the exception of the areas silhouetted by said object when backlit, thereafter rapidly positioning a non-reflecting backdrop which is synchronized with the shutter of said camera behind said object and moving said transparency to an inoperative position clear of said film, frontlighting said subject to properly expose said area previously silhouetted by said object thereby to produce a picture incorporating said object into the environment provided by scenery on said transparency.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
A photography method comprising placing a transparency into intimate contact with a film in a camera, arranging a reflecting mask having an aperture therein in front of said camera, directing light onto said reflecting mask and back into said camera while simultaneously backlighting an object to be photographed and projecting the silhouette of said object through said aperture into said camera whereby reflected light from said mask and light passing through said aperture expose said film through said transparency witH the exception of the area covered by said silhouette thereafter positioning a backdrop behind said object and moving said transparency to a position clear of said film, frontlighting said object to properly expose said area previously silhouetted by said object thereby to provide a picture incorporating said object into said environment provided by scenery on said transparency.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
A photography method comprising placing a transparency into intimate contact with a film in a camera, arranging a reflecting mask having an aperture therein in front of said camera, directing light onto said reflecting mask and back into said camera while simultaneously backlighting an object to be photographed and projecting the silhouette of said object through said aperture into said camera whereby reflected light from said mask and light passing through said aperture expose said film through said transparency witH the exception of the area covered by said silhouette thereafter positioning a backdrop behind said object and moving said transparency to a position clear of said film, frontlighting said object to properly expose said area previously silhouetted by said object thereby to provide a picture incorporating said object into said environment provided by scenery on said transparency.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
88 words
A photographic device comprising a camera, means for mounting a film in said camera, means for mounting a transparency in said camera for movement between an operative position in substantially intimate contact with said film in an inoperative position clear of said film, means for supporting an object to be photographed, backlighting means to backlight said object, a backdrop and frontlighting means, means to operate said backdrop when said backlighting means is actuated and means to operate said frontlighting means when said backdrop is in an operative position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
88 words
A photographic device comprising a camera, means for mounting a film in said camera, means for mounting a transparency in said camera for movement between an operative position in substantially intimate contact with said film in an inoperative position clear of said film, means for supporting an object to be photographed, backlighting means to backlight said object, a backdrop and frontlighting means, means to operate said backdrop when said backlighting means is actuated and means to operate said frontlighting means when said backdrop is in an operative position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein said means for supporting comprises a reflecting surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as defined in claim 11 wherein said means for supporting comprises a transparent surface.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |