US3788031A
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Device for the framing of photographic slides
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-22
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A device for the automatic framing of photographic slides comprises a slide feed way pivoted at the inlet end to be vertically reciprocated by a control cam between a ''''feed position'''' in which the outlet end faces into a slide frame holder and a ''''retracted position'''' in which the outlet end is displaced perpendicularly to the slide feeding axis. A pusher is arranged to push a slide in the feed position into a frame in the frame holder and to return in the retracted position to behind the trailing edge of another slide located in the slide feed way. Slides are cut with a cutting knife from a photographic film strip as it is moved into the slide feed way by a slide feeder and the slide feeder and slide pusher are operatively connected to one another to work substantially simultaneously.
Inventors
- 👤 P Florjancic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/10; B; B60; B60W; B60W2510/00; B60W2510/06; B60W2510/0638; B60W2510/0652
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for inserting a photographic slide into a prefabricated frame which comprises: a holder for said frame, a slide feed way to slidably receive at least one photographic slide, said slide feed way having an inlet end and an outlet end, means to move said outlet end of said slide feed way alternatively into a first position in which said outlet end faces the edge slit of said frame and a second position in which said outlet end is displaced perpendicularly of the photographic slide inserting axis away from said edge slit, a slide pusher having a pushing edge, said pusher being arranged to reciprocate to place said pushing edge behind the trailing end of a photographic slide in said slide feed way when the slide feed way is in said second position, and to move said pushing edge adjacent said edge slit when the slide feed way is in said first position, and slide feed means for moving a photographic slide into saId slide feed way, said slide pusher and slide feed means being operatively connected to one another to work substantially simultaneously.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A device for inserting a photographic slide into a prefabricated frame which comprises: a holder for said frame, a slide feed way to slidably receive at least one photographic slide, said slide feed way having an inlet end and an outlet end, means to move said outlet end of said slide feed way alternatively into a first position in which said outlet end faces the edge slit of said frame and a second position in which said outlet end is displaced perpendicularly of the photographic slide inserting axis away from said edge slit, a slide pusher having a pushing edge, said pusher being arranged to reciprocate to place said pushing edge behind the trailing end of a photographic slide in said slide feed way when the slide feed way is in said second position, and to move said pushing edge adjacent said edge slit when the slide feed way is in said first position, and slide feed means for moving a photographic slide into saId slide feed way, said slide pusher and slide feed means being operatively connected to one another to work substantially simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 which includes a stationary film guideway having an outlet end, said guideway being positioned adjacent said slide feed way so the outlet end of the guideway faces the inlet end of the feed way when the feed way is in said first position with a small opening between said inlet end and said outlet end of said guideway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 having a cutting knife, the cutting edge of which in the sequence of operation of the device will enter said opening between said outlet end and said inlet end to cut film within said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said slide feed way is pivoted at the inlet end upon pins arranged transversally of the longitudinal axis of the slide feed way.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said slide feed way is caused to move about said pivot pins between a feed position and a retracted position by a control cam located beneath the slide feed way.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device as claimed in claim 5 wherein said slide pusher carries a steering rod having a limit dog at each end and said cam carries a roller dog which contacts said limit dogs for movement of said control cam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as cliamed in claim 1 wherein said slide feed way is at least equal to the length of two photographic slides.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said slide feed means comprises a push rod which is reciprocated by said slide pusher and at least one slide gripper carried by said push rod, which gripper engages in the feed position perforations in photographic film that is processed in said device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein a pull rod is arranged at the push rod, whose end lies in the perforations at the position of the film lying in the film guideway to said slide feed means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
72 words
A device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the pull rod is arranged longitudinally slidable in a bore of the push rod and bears two dogs, one of which is adjustable and the inside distance between the dogs is at least approximately equal to the length of the bore in the push rod and to the length of the one part of the push rod lying behind the photographic slide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the borders of the pushing edge of the push rod have the form of a groove, whose lateral faces transversally run towards each other, while the mid-portion lying between the grooves is put back at least up to approximately the prolongation of the bottoms of the grooves.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that two guide pieces are arranged between the opening of a holder receiving a frame for a photographic slide and the end of the slide feed way, said guide pieces leaving between them a gap greater than the thickness of the photographic slide and smaller than the thickness of the frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as cliamed in claim 12, characterized in that the edges of the guide pieces pointing against one another are chamfered so that the gap narrows in feeding direction of the photographic slide.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |