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Camera matte box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-14
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A matte box for mounting on a camera and serving as a lens shade and as a support for filters, special effects, masks and the like. A shell for mounting on a camera and slidingly receiving a tray with the tray adapted for carrying the various filters and masks. A lens shade shell with interchangeable trays for quickly changing filter and/or mask loads.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Curtis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:04
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12; G03B11/00; G03B11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A camera matte box comprising in combination: a shell having at one end mounting means for mounting said shell on a camera and at the opposite end, guide means for slidingly receiving a tray; and a tray for sliding insertion into said shell, said tray including means for supporting a mask therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A camera matte box comprising in combination: a shell having at one end mounting means for mounting said shell on a camera and at the opposite end, guide means for slidingly receiving a tray; and a tray for sliding insertion into said shell, said tray including means for supporting a mask therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A matte box as defined in claim 1 wherein said tray includes a plurality of oppositely disposed inwardly facing ribs defining slots therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A box as defined in claim 2 wherein opposing pairs of adjacent ribs have arcuate shoulders for receiving and centering a disc.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A box as defined in claim 2 wherein said shell has an inwardly extending axial rib for engaging and retaining a mask in said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A box as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes a first mounting ring positioned in an opening in said shell, with an anular shoulder engaging an inner wall of said shell, and with an externally threaded portion extending through said opening, and a second ring threaded onto said first ring with said shell wall between said second ring and said first ring shoulder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A box as defined in claim 1 including interengageing means on said shell and tray for retaining said tray within said shell
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A box as defined in claim 1 wherein said shell has an inwardly facing first guide and said tray has a corresponding outwardly facing second guide in sliding engagement with said first guide for positioning said tray within said shell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A box as defined in claim 1 wherein said shell has an inwardly facing first guide on the bottom and each side and said tray is U-shaped and has a corresponding outwardly facing second guide on the bottom and each side, with the corresponding first and second guides in sliding engagement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A box as defined in claim 8 wherein said first guides are channels and said second guides are ribs, and said tray includes shoulder means for engageing said channels limiting movement of the tray within the shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A box as defined in claim 7 wherein said shell includes an inwardly extending lock member and said tray includes a locking member, with said members normally positioned for an interference fit, and with said tray deformable permitting passage of said locking member past said lock member as said tray is installed and removed.
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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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |