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Foldable support for continuous background for use in photographing objects

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-16
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 2001-04-16
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Abstract

Abstract Foldable support for a translucent continuous sheet apt to be used as a background in photographing objects, comprising a main substantially vertical rigid frame mounted on a base, preferably provided with wheels, two superimposed movable frames, both rotating about horizontal parallel axes, formed of pairs of hinges provided on the vertical sides of said rigid frame; two vertical uprights hinged to the rear ends of said movable frames, so as to form two articulated parallelograms, a continuous sheet of translucent material being secured between the front edge of the lower movable frame and the rear end of the upper movable frame. This support may be provided with a cover and a roll of colored material to vary the type of background.

Inventors

  • 👤 Enzo Russotti

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 12:30
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/06

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 80 words
A foldable support for a continuous background for use in photographing objects, characterized by comprising a main substantially vertical rigid frame mounted on a base; two superimposed movable frames, both rotating about parallel horizontal axes formed of pairs of hinges provided on the vertical sides of said rigid frame, so as to make up two articulated parallelograms, a continuous sheet being secured between the front edge of the lower movable frame and the rear edge of the upper movable frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 80 words
A foldable support for a continuous background for use in photographing objects, characterized by comprising a main substantially vertical rigid frame mounted on a base; two superimposed movable frames, both rotating about parallel horizontal axes formed of pairs of hinges provided on the vertical sides of said rigid frame, so as to make up two articulated parallelograms, a continuous sheet being secured between the front edge of the lower movable frame and the rear edge of the upper movable frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
A support according to claim 1, characterized in that said rigid frame is provided with a base fitted with wheels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 37 words
A support according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper movable frame extends over said lower movable frame, so as to provide a cover, on which a diffuser, such as a nylon cloth, may be provided.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 31 words
A support according to claim 1, characterized in that a rolling up device is provided for a roll of coloured material arranged near the rear end of the upper movable frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 27 words
A support according to claim 1, characterized in that the front edge of the lower movable frame is provided with bearing feet hinged to said front edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 29 words
A support according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more lighting units are provided thereon as arranged at the upper and lower ends of said rigid frame.

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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) 1985-07-19 1986-01-18 1986-07-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-07-19 1990-01-18 1990-07-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-07-19 1994-01-18 1994-07-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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