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US4504134A
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Photographic objective with automatic diaphragm
Assignee: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH
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Filing: 1983-10-04
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2003-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A compensating mechanism is provided on the leaf guide ring of a photographic objective for single-lens mirror reflex camera which opens to its largest value after a picture is taken in response to the hinge motion of the camera reflex mirror. The mechanism compensates for the advance of the diaphragm control lever on the camera side controlled by the reflex mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Schlapp
- 👤 Werner Wiessner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:45
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B9/00; G03B9/02; G03B9/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Photographic objective for a single-lens mirror reflex camera having a reflex mirror and a diaphragm control lever for transmitting force from said reflex mirror to said objective, said objective comprising: a diaphragm preset system; an automatic diaphragm comprising: iris blades; a spacially fixed leaf support ring supporting said iris blades; and a leaf guide ring rotatable relative to the leaf support ring, said automatic diaphragm being adapted to open to its largest possible value after a picture is taken in response to motion of the reflex mirror transmitted through said diaphragm control lever; and means connected to said leaf guide ring for compensating for an advance of said diaphragm control lever whereby after said diaphragm control lever has moved sufficiently to cause said automatic diaphragm to open to its largest possible value, further motion of said diaphragm control lever does not affect said automatic diaphragm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Photographic objective for a single-lens mirror reflex camera having a reflex mirror and a diaphragm control lever for transmitting force from said reflex mirror to said objective, said objective comprising: a diaphragm preset system; an automatic diaphragm comprising: iris blades; a spacially fixed leaf support ring supporting said iris blades; and a leaf guide ring rotatable relative to the leaf support ring, said automatic diaphragm being adapted to open to its largest possible value after a picture is taken in response to motion of the reflex mirror transmitted through said diaphragm control lever; and means connected to said leaf guide ring for compensating for an advance of said diaphragm control lever whereby after said diaphragm control lever has moved sufficiently to cause said automatic diaphragm to open to its largest possible value, further motion of said diaphragm control lever does not affect said automatic diaphragm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Photographic objective according to claim 1, wherein said diaphragm control lever directly engages said compensating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
Photographic objective according to claim 1, wherein said compensating means comprises a tiltable rocking lever mounted to turn about an axis attached to said leaf guide ring, and a spring attached to bias said rocking lever, said rocking lever being rotated against said spring bias in response to said advance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
Photographic objective according to claim 2, wherein said compensating means comprises a tiltable rocking lever mounted to turn about an axis attached to said leaf guide ring and a spring attached to bias said rocking lever, said rocking lever being rotated against said spring bias in response to said advance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
Photographic objective according to claim 3, wherein said automatic diaphragm includes a spring connected to bias said automatic diaphragm to a closed position, and the spring force of the spring connected to said tiltable lever is greater than the spring force of the spring closing the automatic diaphragm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
Photographic objective according to claim 4, wherein said automatic diaphragm includes a spring connected to bias said automatic diaphragm to a closed position, and the spring force of the spring connected to said tiltable lever is greater than the spring force of the spring closing the automatic diaphragm.
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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) | 1988-03-11 | 1988-09-10 | 1989-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-11 | 1992-09-10 | 1993-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-11 | 1996-09-10 | 1997-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |