US4329037A
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Camera structure
Assignee: Smurfit Kappa Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1981-06-08
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Granted: 1982-05-11
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Expires: 2001-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A pinhole type camera is in the shape of a polyhedron and is formed from a cut and scored blank of paperboard. It is provided with a separate structure formed from a second cut and scored blank and disposed within the hollow polyhedron, the separate structure constraining photo-sensitive material along side edges thereof into position.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore G. Caviness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:17
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B19/02; G03B19/16; G03B17/00; G03B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A camera in the form of a hollow polyhedron having structure therein for holding photo-sensitive sheet material in position by constraining the sheet along opposite sides thereof, said camera and said structure being formed from a pair of cut and scored blanks of paperboard or the like and comprising: (a) a first blank having foldably connected rectangular front, trapezoidal-shaped top and bottom and rectangular rear panels; (b) side panels foldably connected to said panels and foldable into erected position to define a structure of polyhedron shape; (c) certain of the side panels being foldable with respect to said trapezoidal-shaped top panel and providing a cover extending over the side panels extending from said trapezoid-shaped bottom panel and said front rectangular panel; (d) a second blank for forming a structure constraining said film material in position close to said rear panel and having a main panel with opposed side and opposed upper and lower flange elements extending from said main panel and foldably connected thereto; (e) said upper and lower flange elements having curved edges against which photo-sensitive film material is constrained; and (f) an aperture in said front panel for transmitting light therethrough against said photo-sensitive material when in position close to said main panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A camera in the form of a hollow polyhedron having structure therein for holding photo-sensitive sheet material in position by constraining the sheet along opposite sides thereof, said camera and said structure being formed from a pair of cut and scored blanks of paperboard or the like and comprising: (a) a first blank having foldably connected rectangular front, trapezoidal-shaped top and bottom and rectangular rear panels; (b) side panels foldably connected to said panels and foldable into erected position to define a structure of polyhedron shape; (c) certain of the side panels being foldable with respect to said trapezoidal-shaped top panel and providing a cover extending over the side panels extending from said trapezoid-shaped bottom panel and said front rectangular panel; (d) a second blank for forming a structure constraining said film material in position close to said rear panel and having a main panel with opposed side and opposed upper and lower flange elements extending from said main panel and foldably connected thereto; (e) said upper and lower flange elements having curved edges against which photo-sensitive film material is constrained; and (f) an aperture in said front panel for transmitting light therethrough against said photo-sensitive material when in position close to said main panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A camera according to claim 1, wherein said second blank provides tabs constraining said film material along the side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A camera according to claim 1, wherein said front panel is provided with a mask swivelable between opening and closing positions with respect to said aperture.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-05-10 | 1985-11-09 | 1986-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-10 | 1989-11-09 | 1990-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-10 | 1993-11-09 | 1994-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |