US4043667A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Method and system for printing photographs
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
•
Filing: 1975-04-21
•
Granted: 1977-08-23
•
Expires: 1995-04-21
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for printing photographs comprising a plurality of memories for storing information comprising frame numbers and the number of pictures to be printed for a particular frame number. Means for obtaining the information stored and for printing a predetermined number of copies therefrom are also provided, along with exposure means for exposing the negative.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaaki Machida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:34
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/46; G03B27/462; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A system for printing photographs from a negative film in which each frame on said negative film is assigned a different frame number comprising, a. a first memory for storing frame numbers of the frames to be printed and the quantity of photographs to be printed of each said frame number, b. a second memory connected to the first memory, said second memory storing information comprising numbers of frames existing between a reference position of the negative film and the required frame or frames, c. means for reading the information in said second memory, d. means for printing a selected number of photos of selected frames based on the information contained in said second memory, and e. means for generating a signal representing an end portion of the negative film and means for discriminating whether the information of said required frame numbers memorized in said first memory coincides with the numbers counted on the basis of said end potion representing signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A system for printing photographs from a negative film in which each frame on said negative film is assigned a different frame number comprising, a. a first memory for storing frame numbers of the frames to be printed and the quantity of photographs to be printed of each said frame number, b. a second memory connected to the first memory, said second memory storing information comprising numbers of frames existing between a reference position of the negative film and the required frame or frames, c. means for reading the information in said second memory, d. means for printing a selected number of photos of selected frames based on the information contained in said second memory, and e. means for generating a signal representing an end portion of the negative film and means for discriminating whether the information of said required frame numbers memorized in said first memory coincides with the numbers counted on the basis of said end potion representing signal.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for printing photographs from a negative film in which each frame on said negative film is assigned a different frame number comprising, a. a first memory for storing frame numbers of the frames to be printed and the quantity of photographs to be printed of each said frame number, b. a second memory connected to the first memory, said second memory storing information comprising numbers of frames existing between a reference position of the negative film and the required frame or frames, c. means for reading the information in said second memory, d. means for printing a selected number of photos of selected frames based on the information contained in said second memory, and e. a transfer circuit provided between said first memory and said second memory, which transfer circuit comprises a gate and a counter, said gate opening when said first memory contains the same picture frame number corresponding to the number outputted by said counter.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for printing photographs from a negative film in which each frame on said negative film is assigned a different frame number comprising, a. a first memory for storing frame numbers of the frames to be printed and the quantity of photographs to be printed of each said frame number, b. a second memory connected to the first memory, said second memory storing information comprising numbers of frames existing between a reference position of the negative film and the required frame or frames, c. means for reading the information in said second memory, d. means for printing a selected number of photos of selected frames based on the information contained in said second memory, and e. a transfer circuit provided between said first memory and said second memory, which transfer circuit comprises a gate and a counter, said gate opening when said first memory contains the same picture frame number corresponding to the number outputted by said counter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3374723A
Cited
US3492071A
Cited
US3516741A
Cited
US3586438A
Cited
US3768903A
Cited
US3716299A
Cited
US3768905A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |