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Photographic technique for producing pictures of individuals jointly with characters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-02
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Granted: 1991-02-19
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Expires: 2010-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A photographic technique for producing a picture in which an individual whose picture is taken is seen jointly with a figurative character in such a way as to establish an apparent relationship therebetween. To carry out this technique, a camera is loaded with a light-sensitive film whose successive frames are partially pre-exposed so that each frame contains a latent image of a character. When the camera is set to place a particular frame behind the lens, the individual is then posed before the camera to occupy a predetermined position relative to the latent frame image. Upon actuation of the camera, a latent image of the individual is formed on the frame in juxtaposition to that of the character and the exposure of the frame is completed. The film is then developed and printed to provide the desired picture. '
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:54
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A technique for producing photographic pictures in each of which an individual whose picture is taken is seen jointly with a figurative character in such a way as to establish an apparent relationship therebetween, said technique comprising: (a) loading a camera provided with a viewfinder with a light-sensitive film whose successive frames are partially pre-exposed so that each frame contains a latent image of a character at a predetermined position within the frame; (b) placing a transparency slide in the viewfinder of an image that corresponds to that in the film frame then in a position to be exposed; (c) taking pictures with the loaded camera of at least one individual to expose the successive frames so that a latent image of the individual seen through the slide in the viewfinder appears in juxtaposition with that of the image of the character on that frame in a position to be exposed which is then completely exposed; and (d) developing and printing the exposed film to provide pictures in each of which the individual appears next to a character.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A technique for producing photographic pictures in each of which an individual whose picture is taken is seen jointly with a figurative character in such a way as to establish an apparent relationship therebetween, said technique comprising: (a) loading a camera provided with a viewfinder with a light-sensitive film whose successive frames are partially pre-exposed so that each frame contains a latent image of a character at a predetermined position within the frame; (b) placing a transparency slide in the viewfinder of an image that corresponds to that in the film frame then in a position to be exposed; (c) taking pictures with the loaded camera of at least one individual to expose the successive frames so that a latent image of the individual seen through the slide in the viewfinder appears in juxtaposition with that of the image of the character on that frame in a position to be exposed which is then completely exposed; and (d) developing and printing the exposed film to provide pictures in each of which the individual appears next to a character.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A technique as set forth in claim 1, wherein said film is in cartridge form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A technique as set forth in claim 1, wherein said camera is an instant camera and said frames are stacked in a pack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A technique as set forth in claim 1, wherein said camera includes a viewfinder and said pictures are each taken through said viewfinder which has a transparency slide therein that corresponds to the latent image of the character.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
137 words
A camera for producing pictures in each of which an individual whose picture is taken is seen jointly with a figurative character in such a way as to establish an apparent relationship therebetween, said camera being loaded with a light-sensitive film whose series of frames are partially pre-exposed so that each frame contains a latent image of the character at a predetermined position with the frame, said camera being provided with a viewfinder in which is inserted a transparency slide having an image that corresponds to that in the film frame than in a position to be exposed, said camera including shutter means that when the camera is actuated to take a picture of an individual seen through the slide, exposes a selected frame of the film to sufficient light to complete the exposure of the film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
137 words
A camera for producing pictures in each of which an individual whose picture is taken is seen jointly with a figurative character in such a way as to establish an apparent relationship therebetween, said camera being loaded with a light-sensitive film whose series of frames are partially pre-exposed so that each frame contains a latent image of the character at a predetermined position with the frame, said camera being provided with a viewfinder in which is inserted a transparency slide having an image that corresponds to that in the film frame than in a position to be exposed, said camera including shutter means that when the camera is actuated to take a picture of an individual seen through the slide, exposes a selected frame of the film to sufficient light to complete the exposure of the film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A camera as set forth in claim 5, having a viewfinder provided with a channel in which is slidable a guide strip containing a like series of transparent slides each containing an image corresponding to the latent image on the related frame in the series.
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