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System and method for combining film images
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-13
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A system for optically combining two images that may be photographed with a camera as a single image. The system is specifically adapted to generate slides in which lettering or graphic designs may be superimposed over various background patterns.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Froehlich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:12
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for producing a composite image from a transparent film having an image thereon and a photographic slide having a second image thereon, comprising in combination: (a) a light enclosing body; (b) a single source of light mounted in said enclosing body; (c) means for directing light from said source along a vertical axis; (d) a first beam splitter for directing a first portion of the light from said source along a horizontal axis, and for passing a second portion of said light along said vertical axis; (e) first mirror means for reflecting said second portion light along a second horizontal axis; (f) third mirror means for directing said second portion of light along a second vertical axis; (g) means for positioning a transparent film containing a first image along a first plane to receive said first portion of light; (h) means for positioning a photographic slide containing the second image in a second plane transverse to said first plane; (i) said third mirror means directing said second portion of light through said photographic slide; (j) light beam splitting means for combining the images from said film and said slide, and directing the combined image along a selected axis; and, (k) camera means mounted to photograph said combined images along said selected axis for producing a composite image in desired registry.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for producing a composite image from a transparent film having an image thereon and a photographic slide having a second image thereon, comprising in combination: (a) a light enclosing body; (b) a single source of light mounted in said enclosing body; (c) means for directing light from said source along a vertical axis; (d) a first beam splitter for directing a first portion of the light from said source along a horizontal axis, and for passing a second portion of said light along said vertical axis; (e) first mirror means for reflecting said second portion light along a second horizontal axis; (f) third mirror means for directing said second portion of light along a second vertical axis; (g) means for positioning a transparent film containing a first image along a first plane to receive said first portion of light; (h) means for positioning a photographic slide containing the second image in a second plane transverse to said first plane; (i) said third mirror means directing said second portion of light through said photographic slide; (j) light beam splitting means for combining the images from said film and said slide, and directing the combined image along a selected axis; and, (k) camera means mounted to photograph said combined images along said selected axis for producing a composite image in desired registry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
An apparatus as in claim 1, wherein said means for receiving said photographic slide comprises a compound stage for providing a two-axis horizontal adjustment, wherein said means for positioning said film comprise a film gate and means for vertically adjusting said film gate; and said apparatus including focusing means for moving said film gate toward and away from said beam splitting means.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |