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Mode selector member and finger recess in a camera
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1988-01-14
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Granted: 1989-01-31
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Expires: 2008-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A mode selector member and a recess are disposed in a relatively close relation on the front face of a camera to enable a finger of the user that operates the mode selector member to be readily transferred from the member to the recess, after the member is moved to a selected position. Thus inadvertent movement of the mode selector member from the selected position to an erroneous position, during picture-taking, will be prevented.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:18
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An improved camera of the type wherein a manually actuated member located at a front face of a camera body is operated by a finger of the user to initiate at least one function related to said camera, and wherein the improvement comprises: means defining a single finger-receiving groove in said front face which is arranged completely diagonally across a corner portion of the front face to bridge two sides of said camera body; and means supporting said manually actuated member for manual movement in opposite directions along a channel in said front face which extends substantially parallel and relatively close to said finger-receiving groove, though is separated from the groove, for enabling a finger of the user that operates the member to be readily transferred from the member to within the groove, whereby inadvertent movement of the member will prevented.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An improved camera of the type wherein a manually actuated member located at a front face of a camera body is operated by a finger of the user to initiate at least one function related to said camera, and wherein the improvement comprises: means defining a single finger-receiving groove in said front face which is arranged completely diagonally across a corner portion of the front face to bridge two sides of said camera body; and means supporting said manually actuated member for manual movement in opposite directions along a channel in said front face which extends substantially parallel and relatively close to said finger-receiving groove, though is separated from the groove, for enabling a finger of the user that operates the member to be readily transferred from the member to within the groove, whereby inadvertent movement of the member will prevented.
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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) | 1992-01-31 | 1992-08-01 | 1993-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-31 | 1996-08-01 | 1997-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-31 | 2000-08-01 | 2001-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |