US5079579A
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Camera apparatus for use with film cassette having locking means for exposure status indicator
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1990-10-11
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Granted: 1992-01-07
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Expires: 2010-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions for arresting and releasing a film exposure status indicator in any one of several exposure status positions, is characterized in that a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette with the indicator in at least one of its exposure status positions and actuation means is located in the loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the cassette from the loading chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel M. Pagano
- 👤 Robert P. Cloutier
- 👤 Patricia A. Dwyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:24
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B19/00; G03B17/00; G03B17/28; G03B17/30; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/26; G03B2217/263; G03B2217/266; G03B2217/268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions for arresting and releasing a film exposure status indicator in any one of several exposure status positions, is characterized in that: a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette with the indicator in at least one of its exposure status positions; actuation means is located in said loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the film cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the film cassette from the loading chamber; and spindle means is located in said loading chamber for supporting the film cassette, and said actuation means includes integral means for moving the locking member from its non-locking position to its locking position before the film cassette can be separated from said spindle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions for arresting and releasing a film exposure status indicator in any one of several exposure status positions, is characterized in that: a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette with the indicator in at least one of its exposure status positions; actuation means is located in said loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the film cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the film cassette from the loading chamber; and spindle means is located in said loading chamber for supporting the film cassette, and said actuation means includes integral means for moving the locking member from its non-locking position to its locking position before the film cassette can be separated from said spindle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A photographic camera as recited in claim 1, wherein said actuation means includes respective individual means for moving the locking member out of its locking and non-locking positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions for arresting and releasing a film spool rotatable inside the cassette to thrust a filmstrip coiled about the spool automatically to the exterior of the cassette, is characterized in that: a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette; actuation means is located in said loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the film cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the film cassette from the loading chamber; and spindle means is located in said loading chamber for supporting the film cassette, and said actuation means includes integral means for moving the locking member from its non-locking position to its locking position before the film cassette can be separated from said spindle means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions for arresting and releasing a film spool rotatable inside the cassette to thrust a filmstrip coiled about the spool automatically to the exterior of the cassette, is characterized in that: a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette; actuation means is located in said loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the film cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the film cassette from the loading chamber; and spindle means is located in said loading chamber for supporting the film cassette, and said actuation means includes integral means for moving the locking member from its non-locking position to its locking position before the film cassette can be separated from said spindle means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
137 words
A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions, is characterized in that: a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette; actuation means is located in said loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the film cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the film cassette from the loading chamber; and spindle means is located in said loading chamber for supporting the film cassette, and said actuation means includes integral means for moving the locking member from its non-locking position to its locking position before the film cassette can be separated from said spindle means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
137 words
A photographic camera to be used with a film cassette having a locking member movable between respective locking and non-locking positions, is characterized in that: a loading chamber is configured to receive the film cassette; actuation means is located in said loading chamber for moving the locking member from its locking position to its non-locking position responsive to insertion of the film cassette into the loading chamber and for moving the locking member from the non-locking position to the locking position responsive to removal of the film cassette from the loading chamber; and spindle means is located in said loading chamber for supporting the film cassette, and said actuation means includes integral means for moving the locking member from its non-locking position to its locking position before the film cassette can be separated from said spindle means.
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