US3732795A
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Electric cell case for use in camera
Assignee: Fujifilm Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-22
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1990-10-22
Abstract
Abstract An electric cell case is used in a still camera having a slide case with a case body secured to one side of the camera body facing the slide case and a cover hinged to the case body. The cover is adapted to open and close within the slide case for quick replacement of cells, opening with a finger by releasing a snap latch, and is closed automatically by returning the slide case to a fit-in position relative to the camera body.
Inventors
- 👤 S Fukuda
- 👤 T Kakei
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a camera of the type including slide case means slidably mounted on a camera body for covering a substantial portion of said camera body when in a closed position and for exposing said camera body when in an open position, the improvement comprising a cell case including a case body secured to one side of said camera body, said one side facing the side of said slide case means, said case body having at least one open side; cover means, hinged to said case body, having a first position for covering said at least one open side of said case body and having a second position for exposing said at least one open side of said case body; and resilient latch means for holding said cover means in said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a camera of the type including slide case means slidably mounted on a camera body for covering a substantial portion of said camera body when in a closed position and for exposing said camera body when in an open position, the improvement comprising a cell case including a case body secured to one side of said camera body, said one side facing the side of said slide case means, said case body having at least one open side; cover means, hinged to said case body, having a first position for covering said at least one open side of said case body and having a second position for exposing said at least one open side of said case body; and resilient latch means for holding said cover means in said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The camera as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover means includes a finger engaging hook part to allow release of said resilient latch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The camera as claimed in claim 1, wherein said slide case means includes an edge opening permitting access to said cell case and said camera body includes a projection received by said opening in slide case when said slide case is in said closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The camera as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cover means includes a finger engaging hook part to allow release of said resilient latch means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The camera as claimed in claim 4, wherein said resilient latch means comprises an edge projection on said cover means and an edge groove carried by said case body receiving the same.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The camera as claimed in claim 5, further comprising means limiting opening of said cover means to a predetermined angle.
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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |