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US3871759A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Reader-selector instrument for ultra-high reduction microfilm

Assignee: MICROTECH PRESS Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1991-12-30
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Abstract

Abstract A reader-selector instrument for indexing and serially displaying graphic materials stored in micro size to accommodate 100 to 400 pages of standard book size material on the film insert of conventional aperture cards. A mirror and lens system incorporating heat dissipation and full image rotation capabilities provides 24X to 150X short path magnification in an instrument for desk top or hand held usage that will display each page image in regular size on a screen positioned for convenient viewing. Projection to a desk top reader position or to a wall display is also possible. A selector mechanism having a base or zero position return feature uses fixed position cam index pins and follower plates that are mounted for two dimensional freedom of movement of mechanically select and locate any desired page image on the aperture card film insert or to serially move to successive page images. A zero or base position adjustment is provided to compensate for minor discrepancies in the mounting position for the film insert. In the 400 page configuration quadrant positioning of page images on the film insert is used, and quadrant selection is additionally incorporated in the selector mechanism.

Inventors

  • 👤 Wynn D Crew

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 22:24
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B23/00; G03B23/08; G03B21/00; G03B21/10; G03B21/11; G03B21/115; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S353/00; Y10S353/03

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 191 words
A projector component for use when viewing image pages and the detail materials thereof that are presented in ordered arrangement at a reduced size on a film strip comprising a support body, a magnifying lens mounted in said body, a high intensity light source supported by said body and projecting a beam of light therefrom along an axis angularly disposed with respect to the axis of said lens, a pair of film gates movably moUnted on said body adjacent said lens to intercept light from said light source and providing a receptacle for said film strip between said film gates, a selective reflector in the light path intermediate said light source and lens for differentially directing visible light and infra-red heat energy whereby the heat energy radiates along a path directed away from said lens, adjusting means between a first film gate and said body, and an elastic element disposed for urging said second film gate toward contact with said film strip and the said first film gate in its adjusted positions whereby the distance between the film strip in said film gate receptacle and said lens may be closely adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 191 words
A projector component for use when viewing image pages and the detail materials thereof that are presented in ordered arrangement at a reduced size on a film strip comprising a support body, a magnifying lens mounted in said body, a high intensity light source supported by said body and projecting a beam of light therefrom along an axis angularly disposed with respect to the axis of said lens, a pair of film gates movably moUnted on said body adjacent said lens to intercept light from said light source and providing a receptacle for said film strip between said film gates, a selective reflector in the light path intermediate said light source and lens for differentially directing visible light and infra-red heat energy whereby the heat energy radiates along a path directed away from said lens, adjusting means between a first film gate and said body, and an elastic element disposed for urging said second film gate toward contact with said film strip and the said first film gate in its adjusted positions whereby the distance between the film strip in said film gate receptacle and said lens may be closely adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said film gates are of heat conductive material providing an additional heat sink for the protection of said film strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
Structure as set forth in claim 2 wherein fin type extensions are provided on said film gate providing added heat dissipating capability.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
Structure as set forth in claim 3 wherein the finned extensions of said film gate component have a cam surface providing said adjusting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 49 words
Structure as set forth in claim 2 and further comprising an electric circuit interconnected to said film gates whereby an electric signal will be transmitted therebetween when the film gates are in contact or interrupted when the film gates are separated as when the film strip is disposed therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 43 words
Structure as set forth in claim 5 wherein said electric circuit is used for the control of said light source and further comprising additional circuit means whereby the light will be on only when a film strip is disposed between said film gates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 50 words
Structure as set forth in claim 6 wherein said additional circuit means is inclusive of time delay components interconnected to said fan whereby the fan remains on an additional period after removal of the film strip and the consequent turning off of said lamp whereby preaccumulated heat may be dissipated.

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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) 1978-03-17 1978-09-16 1979-03-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-03-17 1982-09-16 1983-03-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-03-17 1986-09-16 1987-03-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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