US4901157A
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Line scan image scanner for use with reflective originals and transparent films
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1988-08-08
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Granted: 1990-02-13
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Expires: 2008-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A line scan image scanner in which when scanning originals a line of sensor elements is in a first position and when scanning film such sensor elements are moved to a second position.
Inventors
- 👤 Seishi Ohmori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/04; H04N1/0464; H04N1/0467; H04N1/10; H04N1/1013; H04N1/1017; H04N1/1021; H04N1/1039; H04N1/1043; H04N1/19; H04N1/191; H04N1/192; H04N1/193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A line scan image scanner comprising: a platen onto which a reflective original is placed; a line scan type image sensor having a line of sensor elements; a support device for supporting the image sensor so that the image sensor is rotatable from a first position in which the line of sensor elements face the platen to a second position which is about 90° apart from the platen; means for moving said support device relative to said platen so as to enable the image sensor to scan originals a line at a time; a film support device for supporting transparent film; a source of light; an optical system for projecting light from the source through the film onto the image sensor when in its second position; and means for moving the film support device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A line scan image scanner comprising: a platen onto which a reflective original is placed; a line scan type image sensor having a line of sensor elements; a support device for supporting the image sensor so that the image sensor is rotatable from a first position in which the line of sensor elements face the platen to a second position which is about 90° apart from the platen; means for moving said support device relative to said platen so as to enable the image sensor to scan originals a line at a time; a film support device for supporting transparent film; a source of light; an optical system for projecting light from the source through the film onto the image sensor when in its second position; and means for moving the film support device.
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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) | 1993-02-12 | 1993-08-14 | 1994-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-12 | 1997-08-14 | 1998-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-12 | 2001-08-14 | 2002-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |