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US4457620A
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Border printer for photographic prints
Assignee: OMEGA ACQUISITION Corp A MARYLAND CORPORATION
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Filing: 1982-09-28
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2002-09-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is disclosed for printing borders on photographic prints. Unlike the existing border printers, this apparatus permits opposite borders to be printed at the same time. The apparatus comprises a panel with a flat surface having a paper stop at one edge, a frame, hinged to the panel at the one edge, having two parallel arms perpendicular to the paper stop, two sliding cross bars extending between the two parallel arms, the cross bars adapted to be maintained parallel with the paper stop at any position in the frame, each cross bar having a straight edge strip at one side to press the photographic print against the flat surface of the panel, and an expandible lightproof concertina-type cover extending between the two sliding cross bars in the frame, the cover having lightproof edge connections with the two parallel arms when the cross bars are at any position in the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Kostiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:59
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/58; G03B27/582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An apparatus for printing a border on a photographic print comprising, a panel with a flat surface having a paper stop at one edge, a frame, hinged to the panel at the one edge, having two parallel arms perpendicular to the paper stop, two sliding cross bars extending between the two parallel arms, the cross bars adapted to be maintained parallel with the paper stop at any position in the frame, each cross bar having a straight edge strip at one side to press the photographic print against the flat surface of the panel, and an expandible lightproof concertina-type cover extending between the two sliding cross bars in the frame, the cover having lightproof edge connections with the two parallel arms when the cross bars are at any position in the frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
An apparatus for printing a border on a photographic print comprising, a panel with a flat surface having a paper stop at one edge, a frame, hinged to the panel at the one edge, having two parallel arms perpendicular to the paper stop, two sliding cross bars extending between the two parallel arms, the cross bars adapted to be maintained parallel with the paper stop at any position in the frame, each cross bar having a straight edge strip at one side to press the photographic print against the flat surface of the panel, and an expandible lightproof concertina-type cover extending between the two sliding cross bars in the frame, the cover having lightproof edge connections with the two parallel arms when the cross bars are at any position in the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including a plurality of scales extending from the paper stop for measuring border widths for different standard sizes of photographic print paper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein opposite sides of a border on a photographic print may be exposed at the same time, and including a plurality of scales extending from the paper stop for measuring border widths for different standard sizes of photographic print paper, the scales enabling measurement of border widths for both sides of the border to be made on a standard size of paper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the two sliding cross bars have a string system to ensure they remain parallel with the paper stop at any position in the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the panel is made of flat sheet metal with a nonreflective surface, an angled lip at one edge represents the paper stop, and the frame is in the form of a U with two sides of the U being the two parallel arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the frame is removable from the panel for mounting on a different base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |