US3834811A
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Graphic arts camera
Assignee: CRAFT CAMERA CORP
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Filing: 1973-06-20
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A graphic arts camera constructed according to the present invention includes a copyboard, lens with bellows, a film holder and a light image reflector disposed in vertically extending parallel planes and spaced longitudinally apart. The film holder and the light image reflector are pivotally mounted on frames having rollers engaging a pair of overhead tracks for traveling thereon. The film holder is adapted to be adjustably positioned from its parallel wrong reading position with respect to the copyboard and lens to an angular right reading position thereto in conjunction with the light image reflector also adjustably positioned angularly with respect thereto for reflecting the light image of the subject copy from the copyboard through the lens on the film mounted on the film holder for a right reading shot. The copyboard is also provided with a drop down door for loading film when being used for back lighting or projection.
Inventors
- 👤 P Rathburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/323; G03B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
314 words
A graphic arts camera for selectively producing right and wrong reading shots of a subject to be reproduced, comprising an overhead frame having a pair of parallel extending rails, a copyboard having a frame disposed in a vertical plane, roller means on said copyboard frame engaging said rails for traveling thereon, said copyboard having a pair of panels for holding subject copy pivotally mounted on said copyboard frame for swinging from a vertical plane shooting position to a horizontal plane loading position, light source means pivotally mounted on either side of said copyboard frame for illuminating subject on said copyboard, lens means disposed in a vertical plane in spaced relation to said copyboard for focussing a light image of subject copy on said copyboard, a film holder frame disposed in a vertical plane in spaced parallel relation to said lens means and said copyboard, said film holder frame having roller means engaging said overhead rails for traveling thereon for adjusting the space between said film holder frame and said lens means, a film holder pivotally mounted in a vertical axis on said film holder frame and being disposed in a vertical plane for swinging from a parallel wrong reading position to a vertical right reading position of 90* with respect to said copyboard, a carriage having roller means engaging said overhead rails for traveling thereon for adjusting the space between said carriage and said film holder, light image reflecting means pivotally mounted in a vertical axis on said carriage and being disposed in a vertical plane for being adjustably set from a parallel position to an angular position of 45* with respect to said film holder being angularly positioned at 90* for reflecting a light image from said lens means to said film holder when in the vertical right reading position thereby producing a right reading shot of the subject copy on said copyboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
314 words
A graphic arts camera for selectively producing right and wrong reading shots of a subject to be reproduced, comprising an overhead frame having a pair of parallel extending rails, a copyboard having a frame disposed in a vertical plane, roller means on said copyboard frame engaging said rails for traveling thereon, said copyboard having a pair of panels for holding subject copy pivotally mounted on said copyboard frame for swinging from a vertical plane shooting position to a horizontal plane loading position, light source means pivotally mounted on either side of said copyboard frame for illuminating subject on said copyboard, lens means disposed in a vertical plane in spaced relation to said copyboard for focussing a light image of subject copy on said copyboard, a film holder frame disposed in a vertical plane in spaced parallel relation to said lens means and said copyboard, said film holder frame having roller means engaging said overhead rails for traveling thereon for adjusting the space between said film holder frame and said lens means, a film holder pivotally mounted in a vertical axis on said film holder frame and being disposed in a vertical plane for swinging from a parallel wrong reading position to a vertical right reading position of 90* with respect to said copyboard, a carriage having roller means engaging said overhead rails for traveling thereon for adjusting the space between said carriage and said film holder, light image reflecting means pivotally mounted in a vertical axis on said carriage and being disposed in a vertical plane for being adjustably set from a parallel position to an angular position of 45* with respect to said film holder being angularly positioned at 90* for reflecting a light image from said lens means to said film holder when in the vertical right reading position thereby producing a right reading shot of the subject copy on said copyboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
143 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera for producing right and wrong reading shots of a subject to be reproduced, including a copyboard, lens, and a film holder disposed in vertical planes spaced longitudinally in a parallel relation to each other supporting frame means having a pair of parallel tracks, said copyboard and film holder mounted on said frame means for traveling on said tracks, said film holder comprising a supporting frame having rollers for traveling on said tracks, said film holder pivotally mounted on a vertical axis on said supporting frame for swinging to an angular position of 90* thereto, a carriage having roller means mounted on said tracks for traveling thereon, and a light image reflector pivotally mounted in a vertical axis on said carriage for being angularly positioned at 45* with respect to said film holder for right reading shots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera for producing right and wrong reading shots of a subject to be reproduced, including a copyboard, lens, and a film holder disposed in vertical planes spaced longitudinally in a parallel relation to each other supporting frame means having a pair of parallel tracks, said copyboard and film holder mounted on said frame means for traveling on said tracks, said film holder comprising a supporting frame having rollers for traveling on said tracks, said film holder pivotally mounted on a vertical axis on said supporting frame for swinging to an angular position of 90* thereto, a carriage having roller means mounted on said tracks for traveling thereon, and a light image reflector pivotally mounted in a vertical axis on said carriage for being angularly positioned at 45* with respect to said film holder for right reading shots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera as defined in claim 2, said film holder and said light image reflector being enclosed in a lightproof compartment, and interlocking means on said film holder and said light image reflector for movement in unison when adjustably being set angularly at 45* to each other for right reading shots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera as defined in claim 3, said copyboard being pivotally mounted for swinging from a vertical shooting position to a horizontal loading position, and vacuum means mounted on said film holder for automatically retaining a film when being loaded.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera as defined in claim 4, said copyboard including a rectangular frame front and rear subject copy holding panels disposed in parallel planes and pivotally mounted on said frame for swinging from a horizontal loading Position to a vertical shooting position, said rear panel being formed with an opening, and a drop down door hinged on said rear panel for said opening, whereby a subject copy may be placed on said copyboard through said opening for fine tolerance shots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera as defined in claim 5, and light source illuminating means pivotally mounted on each side of said copyboard for adjustably being positioned in the front and in the rear of said copyboard.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of a graphic arts camera as defined in claim 4, said vacuum means including a vacuum pump mounted on a back door panel pivotally mounted on said film holder, a perforated front panel on said film holder, enclosure means between said perforated front panel and said vacuum pump, and control means for controlling the air pressure from said vacuum pump to said enclosure means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
229 words
A graphic arts camera for reproducing a subject matter comprising a copyboard, lens means, a film holder and a light image reflector spaced longitudinally in vertically disposed planes parallel to each other, said copyboard having a substantially rectangular frame, a pair of parallel panels pivotally mounted on said frame for holding a subject copy therebetween, one of said panels being formed with a substantially rectangular opening, a drop down door hingedly attached to said one of said panels for covering said opening for loading a subject on said copyboard through said opening for fine tolerance shots, said film holder being pivotally mounted for swinging from said parallel plane position to an angular position of 90* thereto, said film holder having a viewing glass panel pivotally mounted thereon, a back panel and front panel pivotally mounted on said film holder and vacuum means including a pump mounted on said back panel for retaining a film on said perforated when being loaded panel, control means on said film holder for controlling the air pressure through said perforated panel, said light image reflector being pivotally mounted on a vertical axis for being angularly positioned at 45* with respect to said film holder, and means interlocking said film holder and said light image reflector angularly with respect to each other for adjustably setting said film holder and said light image reflector in unison.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
229 words
A graphic arts camera for reproducing a subject matter comprising a copyboard, lens means, a film holder and a light image reflector spaced longitudinally in vertically disposed planes parallel to each other, said copyboard having a substantially rectangular frame, a pair of parallel panels pivotally mounted on said frame for holding a subject copy therebetween, one of said panels being formed with a substantially rectangular opening, a drop down door hingedly attached to said one of said panels for covering said opening for loading a subject on said copyboard through said opening for fine tolerance shots, said film holder being pivotally mounted for swinging from said parallel plane position to an angular position of 90* thereto, said film holder having a viewing glass panel pivotally mounted thereon, a back panel and front panel pivotally mounted on said film holder and vacuum means including a pump mounted on said back panel for retaining a film on said perforated when being loaded panel, control means on said film holder for controlling the air pressure through said perforated panel, said light image reflector being pivotally mounted on a vertical axis for being angularly positioned at 45* with respect to said film holder, and means interlocking said film holder and said light image reflector angularly with respect to each other for adjustably setting said film holder and said light image reflector in unison.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |