US4494147A
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Video camera
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1982-04-02
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2002-04-02
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a video camera in which the CRT of the electronic view finder is disposed in the hand grip.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Komine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:57
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/50; H04N23/53; H04N23/531
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A video camera comprising: a lens system for forming an object image; image pick up means for converting the object image into an electrical signal; a cathode ray tube responsive to the electrical signal for producing a display; finder means for visually recognizing an image picture displayed on said cathode ray tube; reflecting optical means, disposed between said cathode ray tube and said finder means, for directing the image picture on said cathode ray tube to said finder means; a grip casing for supporting the camera and for holding said cathode ray tube, said reflecting optical means and said finder means; a first casing for holding said image pick up means and said lens system; rotary connecting means for rotatably connecting said first casing and said grip casing and for including an opening through which a cable for transmitting the electrical signal obtained in said image pick up means to the cathode ray tube passes; and a limiting member for limiting the rotation angle of said rotary connecting means between the position at which a longitudinal direction of said first casing is almost parallel to that of said grip casing and that at which the longitudinal direction of said first casing is almost vertical to that of said grip casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A video camera comprising: a lens system for forming an object image; image pick up means for converting the object image into an electrical signal; a cathode ray tube responsive to the electrical signal for producing a display; finder means for visually recognizing an image picture displayed on said cathode ray tube; reflecting optical means, disposed between said cathode ray tube and said finder means, for directing the image picture on said cathode ray tube to said finder means; a grip casing for supporting the camera and for holding said cathode ray tube, said reflecting optical means and said finder means; a first casing for holding said image pick up means and said lens system; rotary connecting means for rotatably connecting said first casing and said grip casing and for including an opening through which a cable for transmitting the electrical signal obtained in said image pick up means to the cathode ray tube passes; and a limiting member for limiting the rotation angle of said rotary connecting means between the position at which a longitudinal direction of said first casing is almost parallel to that of said grip casing and that at which the longitudinal direction of said first casing is almost vertical to that of said grip casing.
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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) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |