US3816646A
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Television enlarging and display apparatus for graphic copy
Assignee: Opaque Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1972-08-24
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-08-24
Abstract
Abstract An optical enlarging apparatus for graphic copy incluses a table for supporting the copy, and a stand carrying a television camera, a television mirror in the optical path between the camera and copy.
Inventors
- 👤 A Cinque
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:24
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
Optical enlarging apparatus for a graphic copy comprising a first support means for said graphic copy; a second support means including a horizontal platform means movable mounted on said second support means for movement in a vertical direction; a television camera carried by said platform means and disposed in an optical path including said first support means for scanning said graphic copy; and a television signal receiver carried by said platform means and arranged to receive electronically, signals representing the graphic copy scanned by said camera, said receiver having an upright screen disposed adjacent said first support means for displaying bright, visible, enlarged images of said graphic copy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
Optical enlarging apparatus for a graphic copy comprising a first support means for said graphic copy; a second support means including a horizontal platform means movable mounted on said second support means for movement in a vertical direction; a television camera carried by said platform means and disposed in an optical path including said first support means for scanning said graphic copy; and a television signal receiver carried by said platform means and arranged to receive electronically, signals representing the graphic copy scanned by said camera, said receiver having an upright screen disposed adjacent said first support means for displaying bright, visible, enlarged images of said graphic copy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising illumination means carried by said second support means and arranged for illuminating said graphic copy while on said first support means; and a mirror adjustably mounted in said optical path and carried by said second support means for passing light reflected from said graphic copy to said camera.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 2 further comprising means movable mounting said camera on said platform means in said optical path for focusing an image of said graphic copy on said camera.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said first support means comprises a horizontal table including; a pair of spaced arms; a first member mounted on said arms and movable in one horizontal direction; and a second member mounted on said first member and movable in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to said first horizontal direction whereby said graphic copy carried by said table is movable in both horizontal directions in said optical path while being scanned by said camera.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 4, further comprising: illumination means carried by said platform means and arranged for illuminating said graphic copy while on said first support means; a mirror adjustably mounted in said optical path for passing light reflected from said graphic copy to said camera; and means movably mounting said camera on said platform means in said optical path for focusing an image of said graphic copy on said camera.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein said second support means further comprises; a housing for said television receiver, said housing mounted on said platform; a pair of upright stationary legs disposed at opposite sides of said platform; and adjustable locking means joining said legs and platform so that the height of said housing with respect to said first support means can be adjustably fixed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
Optical enlarging means as defined in claim 3, wherein said second support means further comprises: a housing for said television receiver, said housing mounted on said platform; a pair of upright stationary legs disposed at opposite sides of said platform; and adjustable locking means joining said legs and platform so that the height of said housing with respect to said first support means can be adjustably fixed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said second support means is a stand comprising; a housing for said television receiver, said housing mounted on said platform; a pair of upright stationary legs disposed at opposite sides of said platform; and adjustable locking means joining said legs and platform so that the height of said housing with respect to said first support means can be adjustably fixed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein said first support means comprises a horizontal table including: a pair of spaced arms; a first member mounted on said arms and movable in one horizontal direction; and a second member mounted on said first member and movable in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to said first horizontal direction whereby said graphic copy carried by said table is movable in both horizontal directions in said optical path while being scanned by said camera.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
76 words
Optical enlarging apparatus as defined in claim 9, wherein said first support means further comprises means for detachably engaging said table with said stand in different vertical positions to accommodate said graphic copy of different sizes and to stabilize said table in said optical path, whereby a typewriter can be mounted on said table and disposed in said optical path so that said graphic copy carried by said typewriter is optically scanned by said television camera.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |