US3845238A
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Portable television camera with audio communication
Assignee: Robert Bosch Fernsehanlagen GmbH
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Filing: 1973-04-05
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A portable television camera wherein a first housing carries a picture taking lens and a loudspeaker which is connected to the control center, and a second housing carries a view finder and a microphone for communication with the control center. The two housings are adjustably connected to each other by a hollow coupling which surrounds electrical conductors connecting the microphone and the view finder with parts in the first housing.
Inventors
- 👤 H Schneider
- 👤 H Bachmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:11
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
In a television camera, particularly in a portable color television camera, a combination comprising a first housing; a picture taking lens mounted on said first housing; a second housing connected to said first housing; view finder means mounted in said second housing; and a pair of electroacoustic transducers for enabling the operator to communicate with a control center, one of said transducers being mounted in said first housing and the other of said transducers being mounted in said second housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
In a television camera, particularly in a portable color television camera, a combination comprising a first housing; a picture taking lens mounted on said first housing; a second housing connected to said first housing; view finder means mounted in said second housing; and a pair of electroacoustic transducers for enabling the operator to communicate with a control center, one of said transducers being mounted in said first housing and the other of said transducers being mounted in said second housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said one transducer is a loudspeaker and said other transducer is a microphone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A combination as defined in claim 2, wherein said loudspeaker is mounted at an opening of a wall of said first housing and said view finder and microphone being mounted in a wall of said second housing extending transverse to said wall of said first housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination as defined in claim 3, wherein said second housing is connected to said first housing adjustable in a direction toward and away from and tiltable about an axis transverse to said wall of said first housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, further comprising coupling means separably connecting said housings to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination as defined in claim 5, further comprising electrical conductor means connecting said view finder means with said first mentioned housing, said conductor means including mating but separable male and female portions provided in said coupling means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination as defined in claim 6, wherein said male and female portions respectively include a plug and a socket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A combination as defined in claim 5, wherein said coupling means includes a crank arm having a first and a second end portion, means for separably securing said first end portion to said first mentioned housing, and means for separably connecting said second end portion to said second housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination as defined in claim 8, wherein said first end portion is hollow and said means for separably securing said first end portion to said first mentioned housing comprises a sleeve telescoped into said first end portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination as defined in claim 9, wherein said means for separably securing said first end portion to said first mentioned housing further comprises fastener means for clamping said first end portion to said sleeve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination as defined in claim 8, wherein said second end portion includes a disk.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination as defined in claim 11, wherein said means for separably connecting said second end portion to said second housing comprises a second disk and connector means for maintaining said disks in abutment with each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination as defined in claim 12, wherein said disks are turnable relative to each other upon loosening of said connector means to thereby allow for changes in the position of said second housing relative to said first mentioned housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination as defined in claim 11, wherein said means for separably connecting said second end portion to said second housing comprises a second disk provided on said second housing and resilient means for biasing said disks against each other.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |