US5005031A
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Camera apparatus for magnetically recording on film
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1990-06-25
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Granted: 1991-04-02
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Expires: 2010-06-25
Abstract
Abstract Magnetic recording apparatus for photographic still camera comprises a magnetic head mounted on a film platen to contact a magnetic coating on the film. A pressure pad on the opposite side of the film urges the film into contact with the head. The head is inclined transversely of the film to conform to the transverse film curl and is provided with angled surfaces to provide for better wrap of the film around the head and easier threading.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard R. Kelbe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:01
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A photographic still camera for transporting a photographic film through an exposure position to expose frames of the film, the film having a magnetic surface for magnetically recording information on the film, said camera comprising: a camera body having an exposure opening; a film platen supported to engage the film and hold it in a exposure plane adjacent said opening; and a magnetic head mounted on said platen to engage one side of the film, said magnetic head being inclined transversely of the film to approximate the film inclination resulting from film curl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A photographic still camera for transporting a photographic film through an exposure position to expose frames of the film, the film having a magnetic surface for magnetically recording information on the film, said camera comprising: a camera body having an exposure opening; a film platen supported to engage the film and hold it in a exposure plane adjacent said opening; and a magnetic head mounted on said platen to engage one side of the film, said magnetic head being inclined transversely of the film to approximate the film inclination resulting from film curl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A photographic camera as claimed in claim 1 further including: a pressure pad mounted on the other side of the film from said head in alignment with said head; and means for biasing said pressure pad into engagement with said film to urge the film into engagement with said head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A photographic camera as claimed in claim 2 wherein said head is inclined approximately 3-4 degrees relative to the film plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photographic camera as claimed in claim 1 wherein the surfaces of said head are inclined relative to longitudinal axis of the film to facilitate film threading.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A photographic camera as claimed in claim 4 wherein said head surfaces are inclined approximately 10 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A photographic still camera for transporting a photographic film along a predetermined path, the film having a magnetic surface for magnetically recording and/or reading information on the film, said camera comprising: a magnetic head; and means for supporting said magnetic head adjacent the predetermined path and inclined transversely of film in the predetermined path to approximate the film inclination resulting from transverse film curl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
A photographic still camera for transporting a photographic film along a predetermined path, the film having a magnetic surface for magnetically recording and/or reading information on the film, said camera comprising: a magnetic head; and means for supporting said magnetic head adjacent the predetermined path and inclined transversely of film in the predetermined path to approximate the film inclination resulting from transverse film curl.
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