US3918078A
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Camera mat box
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-08
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A camera mat box comprises a box of substantially rectangular parallelepiped configuration having a first pair of parallel sides, a second pair of parallel sides perpendicular to the first pair of sides, a bottom and an open top. A lid is hingedly affixed to the top edge of one of the sides. An aperture is formed through one of the sides of the first pair of sides. Slots are provided in the box along both of the second pair of sides for supporting a mat in a desired one of a plurality of positions parallel to the first pair of sides at desired spaces from the aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 David K Savage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:06
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A camera mat box, comprising a box of substantially rectangular parallelepiped configuration having a first pair of parallel sides, a second pair of parallel sides perpendicular to the first pair of sides, a bottom and an open top; a lid hingedly affixed to the top edge of one of the sides; magnetic latch means in the box for keeping the lid closed; an aperture formed through one of the sides of the first pair of sides; a square opening having a diagonal greater than the diameter of the aperture formed through the other of the first pair of sides; and slot means in the box along both of the second pair of sides for supporting a plurality of mats in desired ones of a plurality of positions parallel to the first pair of sides at desired spaces from the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A camera mat box, comprising a box of substantially rectangular parallelepiped configuration having a first pair of parallel sides, a second pair of parallel sides perpendicular to the first pair of sides, a bottom and an open top; a lid hingedly affixed to the top edge of one of the sides; magnetic latch means in the box for keeping the lid closed; an aperture formed through one of the sides of the first pair of sides; a square opening having a diagonal greater than the diameter of the aperture formed through the other of the first pair of sides; and slot means in the box along both of the second pair of sides for supporting a plurality of mats in desired ones of a plurality of positions parallel to the first pair of sides at desired spaces from the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A camer mat box as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a projecting handle member on the lid.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |