US4860046A
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Camera system
Assignee: Minolta Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-07-15
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Granted: 1989-08-22
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Expires: 2008-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A camera in which the film speed data and exposure time data are selectively indicated by a first indicator and aperture value data and override data are also selectively indicated by a second indicator.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobuyuki Taniguchi
- 👤 Masatake Niwa
- 👤 Akira Fujii
- 👤 Takeo Hoda
- 👤 Masaaki Nakai
- 👤 Minoru Sekida
- 👤 Masayoshi Sahara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:16
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B7/00; G03B7/08; G03B7/091; G03B7/097; G03B7/24; G03B7/26; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A camera adapted to function with film speed data, comprising: first means for storing film speed data; second means for storing exposure time data; third means for storing aperture value data; fourth means for storing override data; first means for normally indicating the stored exposure time data and also capable of indicating the stored film speed data in place of the exposure time data; and second means for normally indicating the stored aperture value data and also capable of indicating the stored override data in place of the aperture value data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A camera adapted to function with film speed data, comprising: first means for storing film speed data; second means for storing exposure time data; third means for storing aperture value data; fourth means for storing override data; first means for normally indicating the stored exposure time data and also capable of indicating the stored film speed data in place of the exposure time data; and second means for normally indicating the stored aperture value data and also capable of indicating the stored override data in place of the aperture value data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A camera adapted to function with film speed data, comprising: first means for outputting film speed data; second means for outputting exposure time data; third means for outputting aperture value data; fourth means for outputting override data; first means for normally indicating the exposure time data output by the exposure time data outputting means, and also capable of indicating the film speed data output by the film speed data outputting means in place of the exposure time data; and second means for normally indicating the aperture value data output by the aperture value data outputting means, and also capable of indicating the override data output by the override data outputting means in place of the aperture value data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
118 words
A camera adapted to function with film speed data, comprising: first means for outputting film speed data; second means for outputting exposure time data; third means for outputting aperture value data; fourth means for outputting override data; first means for normally indicating the exposure time data output by the exposure time data outputting means, and also capable of indicating the film speed data output by the film speed data outputting means in place of the exposure time data; and second means for normally indicating the aperture value data output by the aperture value data outputting means, and also capable of indicating the override data output by the override data outputting means in place of the aperture value data.
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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) | 1992-08-21 | 1993-02-20 | 1993-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-21 | 1997-02-20 | 1997-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-21 | 2001-02-20 | 2001-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |