US4729536A
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Anagraphic stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-04
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Granted: 1988-03-08
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Expires: 2006-11-04
Abstract
Abstract An anagraphic stand comprises a base frame, a camera support structure and a mobile stage. The stage is driven relative to the camera by octhogonally-mounted linear drive means attached to the base and by a gear-reduced rotary drive means. All of the drive means are electronically converted microstepping devices and the drive structure is specially adapted to provide smooth, vibration-free motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Scala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:10
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/44; B23Q1/56; B23Q1/60; B23Q1/62; B23Q1/621; G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A graphic stand animation system comprising: a rigid support frame; a camera tower attached to said support frame so as to hold a camera above said support frame and positioned along a vertical line of sight; a first drive support beam rigidly attached to said rigid support frame; a first linear drive means mounted to said first drive support beam; a first set of at least two horizontal support means attached to said rigid support frame and adapted to provide substantially coextensive support tracks; a second drive support beam slidably mounted to said first set of support means and drivable by said first linear drive means, said second drive support beam being mounted transversely to said drive means; a second linear drive means mounted to said second drive support beam; means for attaching a stage to said second linear drive means; and means for producing appropriate electrical drive signals to said first and second linear drive means in accordance with operator instructions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A graphic stand animation system comprising: a rigid support frame; a camera tower attached to said support frame so as to hold a camera above said support frame and positioned along a vertical line of sight; a first drive support beam rigidly attached to said rigid support frame; a first linear drive means mounted to said first drive support beam; a first set of at least two horizontal support means attached to said rigid support frame and adapted to provide substantially coextensive support tracks; a second drive support beam slidably mounted to said first set of support means and drivable by said first linear drive means, said second drive support beam being mounted transversely to said drive means; a second linear drive means mounted to said second drive support beam; means for attaching a stage to said second linear drive means; and means for producing appropriate electrical drive signals to said first and second linear drive means in accordance with operator instructions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 1 wherein said stage attaching means comprises: a second set of at least two horizontal support means slidably mounted to said first set of support means and drivable along said first set of support means by said first linear drive means; a platform slidably mounted to said second set of support means; and means for attaching said stage to said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 2 wherein said means for attaching said stage to said platform comprises: a vertical spindle rotatably mounted to said platform; and rotary drive means for rotating said spindle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 1 wherein said first and second linear drive means comprise microstepping plates and forcer assemblies.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 3 wherein said rotary drive means comprises a microstepping step motor and a gear reduction means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 2 wherein said first and second linear drive means comprise microstepping plates and forcer assemblies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 3 wherein said first and second linear drive means comprise microstepping plates and forcer assemblies.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 4 wherein said rotary drive means comprises a microstepping step motor and a gear reduction means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 7 wherein said rotary drive means comprises a microstepping step motor and a gear reduction means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 2 wherein said first and second sets of support means comprise metal rods and said platform is slidably mounted by ball bushings adapted to be self-aligning with said metal rods.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 2 wherein said support frame is supported on its mounting surface by a means for absorbing ambient vibrations.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 10 wherein said support frame is supported on its mounting surface by a means for absorbing ambient vibrations.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 3 wherein said first and second sets of support means comprise metal rods and said platform is slidably mounted by ball bushings adapted to be self-aligning with said metal rods.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 13 wherein said support frame is supported on its mounting surface by a means for absorbing ambient vibrations.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 7 wherein said first and second sets of support means comprise metal rods and said platform is slidably mounted by ball bushings adapted to be self-aligning with said metal rods.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 15 wherein said support frame is supported on its mounting surface by a means for absorbing ambient vibrations.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 8 wherein said first and second sets of support means comprise metal rods and said platform is slidably mounted by ball bushings adapted to be self-aligning with said metal rods.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 17 wherein said support frame is supported on its mounting surface by a means for absorbing ambient vibrations.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 9 wherein said first and second sets of support means comprise metal rods and said platform is slidably mounted by ball bushings adapted to be self-aligning with said metal rods.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
A graphic stand animation system according to claim 19 wherein said support frame is supported on its mounting surface by a means for absorbing ambient vibrations.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-08 | 1991-09-07 | 1992-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-08 | 1995-09-07 | 1996-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-08 | 1999-09-07 | 2000-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |