US3682547A
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Photographic easel
Assignee: Monrick Holdings Ltd
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Filing: 1970-07-06
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A photographic easel for printing a number of pictures on a single sheet of photographic paper, in which the paper is mounted on a carrier which slides in two mutually perpendicular directions on a platform and beneath a cover which carries a mask having a centrally located aperture. The carrier is manually operable and movable between end limits in guide means on the platform to register different portions of the paper beneath the aperture in the mask.
Inventors
- 👤 Simon Ratowsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:29
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/58; G03B27/582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A photographic easel for printing pictures, comprising: a platform having a flat upper surface; guide means comprising a plurality of separate grooves located in the upper surface of the platform each forming a closed, rectangular path therein and together arranged in grid formation, the carrier having a plurality of pins depending therefrom and one pin being engageable with each groove; a carrier adapted to receive and hold photographic paper therein, the carrier having means engageable with the guide means and slidable therein in two mutually perpendicular directions across the upper surface of the platform; a masking frame registrable over the platform and the carrier and having an aperture therein, the aperture being located with respect to the platform whereby the carrier when moved in the guide means registers different portions of the photographic paper beneath the aperture; and means on the carrier for manually sliding the carrier in the guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A photographic easel for printing pictures, comprising: a platform having a flat upper surface; guide means comprising a plurality of separate grooves located in the upper surface of the platform each forming a closed, rectangular path therein and together arranged in grid formation, the carrier having a plurality of pins depending therefrom and one pin being engageable with each groove; a carrier adapted to receive and hold photographic paper therein, the carrier having means engageable with the guide means and slidable therein in two mutually perpendicular directions across the upper surface of the platform; a masking frame registrable over the platform and the carrier and having an aperture therein, the aperture being located with respect to the platform whereby the carrier when moved in the guide means registers different portions of the photographic paper beneath the aperture; and means on the carrier for manually sliding the carrier in the guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An easel as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for manually sliding the carrier comprises at least one handle projecting laterally from the carrier beyond the periphery of the platform when the masking frame is registered thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An easel as claimed in claim 1 in which the masking frame is hinged along one edge to the platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An easel as claimed in claim 1 in which the masking frame comprises a holder frame adapted to carry an apertured mask releasably mounted thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An easel as claimed in claim 1 in which the platform carries four grooves forming four closed paths in two parallel rows with two paths in each row.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An easel as claimed in claim 1 including a flange circumscribing the aperture and depending from the masking frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An easel as claimed in claim 1 incLuding limiting means in each groove intermediate the corners formed by the rectangular paths thereof, and means on the carrier to register with the intermediate limiting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An easel as claimed in claim 6 in which the intermediate limiting means comprise depressions in the grooves and the registering means comprise spring loaded pins releasably engageable with said depressions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |