US3680455A
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Photographic camera
Assignee: KURBI AND NIGGELOH
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Filing: 1970-06-05
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A camera having telescoping housings at right angles to the lens axis. One housing comprises essentially all of the elements of the camera whereas the second housing contains the viewfinder. The housings can be locked into an open or closed position, and provision is made for a flashbulb holder operable only at a predetermined shutter speed.
Inventors
- 👤 Helmut Meinunger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B19/00; G03B19/02; G03B19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A photographic camera comprising a first housing section containing a lens and other essential photographic elements and a second housing section containing a viewfinder; said first housing section having top and bottom edge portions, said second housing section being telescopically slidably mounted over said first housing section and having top and bottom edge portions opposed said top and bottom edge portions of said first housing section, said second housing section being slidable at right angles to the optical axis of said lens between a closed position wherein said opposed top and bottom edge portions of said housings are in mating engagement and said lens and viewfinder are covered and an open position wherein said opposed top and bottom edge portions of said housings are spaced apart and said lens and viewfinder are exposed; a locking member movably mounted within said housing sections and movable to a position between the spaced top edge portions of said housing sections only when said second housing section is in the open position to lock said housing sections in the open position; and resilient means secured to said locking member for moving said locking member to a position between the spaced top edge portions of said housing sections upon sliding of said second housing section to the open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A photographic camera comprising a first housing section containing a lens and other essential photographic elements and a second housing section containing a viewfinder; said first housing section having top and bottom edge portions, said second housing section being telescopically slidably mounted over said first housing section and having top and bottom edge portions opposed said top and bottom edge portions of said first housing section, said second housing section being slidable at right angles to the optical axis of said lens between a closed position wherein said opposed top and bottom edge portions of said housings are in mating engagement and said lens and viewfinder are covered and an open position wherein said opposed top and bottom edge portions of said housings are spaced apart and said lens and viewfinder are exposed; a locking member movably mounted within said housing sections and movable to a position between the spaced top edge portions of said housing sections only when said second housing section is in the open position to lock said housing sections in the open position; and resilient means secured to said locking member for moving said locking member to a position between the spaced top edge portions of said housing sections upon sliding of said second housing section to the open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The camera of claim 1 including a second locking member movably mounted within said housing sections and movable to a position between the spaced bottom edge portions of said housing sections, and resilient means secured to said second locking member for moving said second locking member to a position between the said spaced bottom edge portions of said housing sections upon sliding of said second housing section to the open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The camera of claim 1 wherein said locking member is a flashbulb holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The camera of claim 3 wherein said flashbulb holder is locked into position by lever means connected to a shutter speed indicator on said first housing section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The camera of claim 4 wherein the shutter speed of said camera is adjusted by said lever means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The camera of claim 1 wherein a shutter release on said first housing section contains latch means to secure said second housing section in the closed position. 7 The camera of claim 1 wherein said resilient means comprises spring biased means.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |