US4460271A
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Cropping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-15
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Granted: 1984-07-17
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Expires: 2002-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A device for cropping photographs can be constructed utilizing upper and lower frames which are movable with respect to one another. Each of the frames has two edges located at right angles to one another; the frames are located one above another so that the edges of the frames define a rectilinear opening. The size of this opening can be varied by moving the two frames in a linear manner. The ratio between the lengths of the sides of the opening can be varied by varying the relative positions of the upper and lower frames including the noted edges.
Inventors
- 👤 William Lymperis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:31
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/58; G03B27/582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
260 words
A device for cropping photographs having upper and lower frames which are movable with respect to one another, each of said frames having two edges located at a right angle to one another, said frames being located one above another so that said edges on said frames define a rectilinear opening, said frames being movable relative to one another so that the size of said opening can be varied in which an improvement comprises: said lower frame including a flat, rotatably mounted member, said upper frame including a corresponding flat, rotatably mounted member located above said member on said lower frame and capable of being rotated about the same axis as said member of said lower frame, said rotatable members each including rectilinear openings formed therein, said rectilinear openings capable of being aligned with one another by the rotation of one of said rotatable members, said upper frame also including a slide capable of being moved so as to mask a part of said opening in said rotatable member on said upper frame so as to change the ratio between the lengths of the sides of said opening, cooperating means on said frames permitting said frames to be moved to change both the ratio of the lengths of the sides of said opening and the dimensions of said opening when said opening has any specific ratio between the lengths of its sides, said cooperating means permitting said upper frame to be linearly moved with respect to said lower frame so as to offset said openings with respect to one another.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
260 words
A device for cropping photographs having upper and lower frames which are movable with respect to one another, each of said frames having two edges located at a right angle to one another, said frames being located one above another so that said edges on said frames define a rectilinear opening, said frames being movable relative to one another so that the size of said opening can be varied in which an improvement comprises: said lower frame including a flat, rotatably mounted member, said upper frame including a corresponding flat, rotatably mounted member located above said member on said lower frame and capable of being rotated about the same axis as said member of said lower frame, said rotatable members each including rectilinear openings formed therein, said rectilinear openings capable of being aligned with one another by the rotation of one of said rotatable members, said upper frame also including a slide capable of being moved so as to mask a part of said opening in said rotatable member on said upper frame so as to change the ratio between the lengths of the sides of said opening, cooperating means on said frames permitting said frames to be moved to change both the ratio of the lengths of the sides of said opening and the dimensions of said opening when said opening has any specific ratio between the lengths of its sides, said cooperating means permitting said upper frame to be linearly moved with respect to said lower frame so as to offset said openings with respect to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said cooperating means including a pin and slot connection between said upper and lower frames.
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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) | 1987-07-17 | 1988-01-16 | 1988-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-17 | 1992-01-16 | 1992-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-17 | 1996-01-16 | 1996-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |