Patent US4132480A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US4132480A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Photographic mask structure
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1977-07-05
•
Granted: 1979-01-02
•
Expires: 1997-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A photograhic cropping mask of a planar sheet, such as paper, plastic or cardboard, having defined therein a plurality of prescored, detachable rectilinear openings having a common center, indexing means and, optionally, an area of adhesive material and/or crop marks such that the sheet may be placed adjacent a transparent film to determine the cropping opening appropriate to the film image, the selected opening produced by detaching along an appropriate score line, the film attached by means of tape or the optional adhesive area to the sheet with the film properly aligned with the opening, and the film and sheet then accurately positioned in a photographic printing apparatus by the indexing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:05
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/58; G03B27/582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A photographic mask structure comprising, a card having defined therein a plurality of incipient apertures delineated by score lines partially severing the card, with the apertures having a common center of area, and indexing means positioned on the card in a portion thereof outside of the score lines, whereby any of the incipient apertures may be formed into an opening of a selected size by detaching along the corresponding score lines and such selected openings will be oriented properly relative to the indexing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A photographic mask structure comprising, a card having defined therein a plurality of incipient apertures delineated by score lines partially severing the card, with the apertures having a common center of area, and indexing means positioned on the card in a portion thereof outside of the score lines, whereby any of the incipient apertures may be formed into an opening of a selected size by detaching along the corresponding score lines and such selected openings will be oriented properly relative to the indexing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A photographic mask structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the card is formed of a paper material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A photographic mask structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the indexing means comprise at least two indexing openings defined adjacent an edge of the card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A photographic mask structure as set forth in claim 1 in which a central opening is defined within the incipient apertures and has a common center of area with the incipient apertures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A photographic mask structure as set forth in claim 1 in which at least a portion of the planar card carries thereon an adhesive area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A photographic mask structure as set forth in claim 1 in which cropping marks appear on at least one surface of the card.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A cropping mask for photographic transparent film comprising, a card in sheet form of a paper board material having defined therein a plurality of score lines in the form of subtantially concentric, rectilinear configurations having a common center of area, and indexing means defined in the card at a position spaced from the confines of the score lines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
A cropping mask for photographic transparent film comprising, a card in sheet form of a paper board material having defined therein a plurality of score lines in the form of subtantially concentric, rectilinear configurations having a common center of area, and indexing means defined in the card at a position spaced from the confines of the score lines.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cropping mask as set forth in claim 7 in which at least a portion of one side of the card carries thereon an adhesive area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cropping mask as set forth in claim 7 in which the indexing means comprise at least two spaced substantially circular openings defined in the card.
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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |