US4066357A
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Process camera
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-23
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A process camera having a film mounting plate and a manuscript mounting plate arranged generally in a same plane. At least one of the plates is pivotably mounted on a base.
Inventors
- 👤 Yutaka Mori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:55
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A process camera comrising: a base; a film mounting plate attached to said base; a manuscript mounting plate attached to said base and in a common plane with said film mounting plate; means for rotating one of said plates with respect to said plane from a first position in said plane to a second position out of said plane; lens means having an optical path parallel to, and spaced from, said plane; first reflective means for bending the optical path from the other of said plates through said lens means; and second reflective means for bending the optical path from said one plate in said first position through said lens, said second reflective means being movable out of the optical path of said lens; whereby said one plate in said second position is in said optical path of said lens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A process camera comrising: a base; a film mounting plate attached to said base; a manuscript mounting plate attached to said base and in a common plane with said film mounting plate; means for rotating one of said plates with respect to said plane from a first position in said plane to a second position out of said plane; lens means having an optical path parallel to, and spaced from, said plane; first reflective means for bending the optical path from the other of said plates through said lens means; and second reflective means for bending the optical path from said one plate in said first position through said lens, said second reflective means being movable out of the optical path of said lens; whereby said one plate in said second position is in said optical path of said lens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The camera is claimed in claim 1, wherein said plane is horizontal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The camera is claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for rotating said other plate out of said plane.
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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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |