US4051496A
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Remote control camera
Assignee: Nikon Corp
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Filing: 1976-02-02
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A remote control camera having a fitting member for mounting thereon a signal receiving device to receive a remote control signal, the body of the signal receiver, when fitted on the camera body, serving to cover the entire eye-piece on the camera body to intercept light entering into the camera body through the eye-piece.
Inventors
- 👤 Yozo Iida
- 👤 Shigeo Akasaka
- 👤 Yasuhito Kawahara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:03
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/38; G03B13/00; G03B13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A remote control camera which comprises: a camera body; an eye-piece associated with said camera body; and means for mounting and dismounting a signal receiving device which actuates the camera upon receipt of a remote control signal, said mounting and dismounting means being provided at an appropriate position on said camera body so that the body of said signal receiving device may be mounted at a position where it entirely covers said eye-piece of the camera to prevent any undesirable light from entering into the camera body through the eye-piece, said signal receiving device having engaging means corresponding to said mounting and dismounting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A remote control camera which comprises: a camera body; an eye-piece associated with said camera body; and means for mounting and dismounting a signal receiving device which actuates the camera upon receipt of a remote control signal, said mounting and dismounting means being provided at an appropriate position on said camera body so that the body of said signal receiving device may be mounted at a position where it entirely covers said eye-piece of the camera to prevent any undesirable light from entering into the camera body through the eye-piece, said signal receiving device having engaging means corresponding to said mounting and dismounting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The remote control camera as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for transmitting the remote control signal, said signal transmitting means being provided at said signal receiving device and said camera body and adapted to be connected when said signal receiving device is mounted on said camera body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3883883A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |