US3731606A
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Process and apparatus for the taking of photographs in relief
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-27
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-04-27
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for taking photographs in relief. Light from the object being photographed is first passed through an opaque diaphragm having a plurality of pairs of spaced slots therein, then a lens disposed behind the diaphragm, next a movable shutter having two spaced apart slots therein separated a distance equal to the separation of a pair of slots in the diaphragm disposed behind the lens, and finally a lenticulated screen disposed behind the shutter whereby an image of the object is focused in relief on a selected segment of a film.
Inventors
- 👤 M Geoffray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:07
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B35/00; G03B35/18; G03B35/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of taking photographs in relief comprising: passing a light beam through means defining at least one pair of spaced apart slots in a diaphragm; subsequently, passing said light beam through a lens; selectively passing said light beam through means defining a pair of spaced apart slots in a movable shutter; passing said light beam from said means defining a pair of spaced apart slots in said shutter through a selected one of a plurality of lenticular surfaces which comprise a lenticulated screen; and focusing said light beam on a selected segment of a sensitive layer of film.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of taking photographs in relief comprising: passing a light beam through means defining at least one pair of spaced apart slots in a diaphragm; subsequently, passing said light beam through a lens; selectively passing said light beam through means defining a pair of spaced apart slots in a movable shutter; passing said light beam from said means defining a pair of spaced apart slots in said shutter through a selected one of a plurality of lenticular surfaces which comprise a lenticulated screen; and focusing said light beam on a selected segment of a sensitive layer of film.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for taking photographs in relief comprising: an opaque diaphragm having means defining a plurality of pairs of spaced apart slots; a lens disposed in a spaced apart juxtaposition to said diaphragm; a movable shutter having means defining two spaced apart slots, said shutter being disposed in a spaced apart juxtaposition to said lens; a lenticulated screen disposed in a spaced apart juxtaposition to said shutter; and a sensitive layer of film disposed in abutting juxtaposition to said lenticulated screen.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for taking photographs in relief comprising: an opaque diaphragm having means defining a plurality of pairs of spaced apart slots; a lens disposed in a spaced apart juxtaposition to said diaphragm; a movable shutter having means defining two spaced apart slots, said shutter being disposed in a spaced apart juxtaposition to said lens; a lenticulated screen disposed in a spaced apart juxtaposition to said shutter; and a sensitive layer of film disposed in abutting juxtaposition to said lenticulated screen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
An apparatus for taking photographs as defiNed in claim 2, wherein: said means defining said two spaced apart slots in said movable shutter are separated a distance equal to the separation between means defining a pair of said means defining a plurality of pairs of said spaced apart slots in said diaphragm; and said movable shutter is movable in a longitudinal direction relative to said means defining said plurality of pairs of spaced apart slots in said diaphragm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus for taking photographs as defined in claim 3, wherein: said movable shutter is also movable in a direction transverse relative to said means defining said plurality of pairs of spaced apart slots in said diaphragm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus for taking photographs as defined in claim 3, wherein the distance separating a pair of said means defining a plurality of pairs of spaced apart slots in said diaphragm is similar to the space between a pair of human eyes.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |