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US4440403A
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Drop-proof and dust-proof device in rotary operation section of camera
Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1978-05-17
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 1998-05-17
Abstract
Abstract Eccentricity between an external knob and camera casing is accommodated by providing a flexible rubber ring between the two which will bend during a change in their relative positions so that a good seal is continuously maintained. Sealing can also be enhanced by extending the rubber gripping ring around the circumference of the knob down to the camera casing so that the sealing and operating rings are integral.
Inventors
- 👤 Fumio Urano
- 👤 Junji Umetsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/50; F16J15/52; G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In a camera of the type having an external camera casing, an aperture in said casing, an annular projecting portion of said casing surrounding said aperture, a rotatable shaft passing through said aperture and a camera operating member secured to said shaft outside of said camera casing, a water-proof and dust-proof seal comprising: an intermediate ring member slidably fitted at a circumferential surface around said annular projection, said annular projection being provided with v-shaped grooves on its outer periphery; and an annular flexible ring securing said intermediate ring to said operating member whereby said operating member is freely rotatable and said flexible ring accommodates eccentricities in the rotational movement of said operating member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a camera of the type having an external camera casing, an aperture in said casing, an annular projecting portion of said casing surrounding said aperture, a rotatable shaft passing through said aperture and a camera operating member secured to said shaft outside of said camera casing, a water-proof and dust-proof seal comprising: an intermediate ring member slidably fitted at a circumferential surface around said annular projection, said annular projection being provided with v-shaped grooves on its outer periphery; and an annular flexible ring securing said intermediate ring to said operating member whereby said operating member is freely rotatable and said flexible ring accommodates eccentricities in the rotational movement of said operating member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a camera of the type having an external camera casing, an aperture in said casing, an annular projecting portion of said casing surrounding said aperture, a rotatable shaft passing through said aperture and a camera operating member secured to said shaft outside of said camera casing, a water-proof and dust-proof seal comprising: an intermediate ring member slidably fitted at a circumferential surface around said annular projection; and an annular flexible ring securing said intermediate ring to said operating member and extending around the outer periphery of said operating member to act as an operating or gripping ring, whereby said operating member is freely rotatable and said flexible ring accommodates eccentricities in the rotational movement of said operating member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a camera of the type having an external camera casing, an aperture in said casing, an annular projecting portion of said casing surrounding said aperture, a rotatable shaft passing through said aperture and a camera operating member secured to said shaft outside of said camera casing, a water-proof and dust-proof seal comprising: an intermediate ring member slidably fitted at a circumferential surface around said annular projection; and an annular flexible ring securing said intermediate ring to said operating member and extending around the outer periphery of said operating member to act as an operating or gripping ring, whereby said operating member is freely rotatable and said flexible ring accommodates eccentricities in the rotational movement of said operating member.
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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) | 1987-04-03 | 1987-10-03 | 1988-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-03 | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-10-03 | 1996-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |