US3107862A
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Automatic flash gun
Assignee: Revere Camera Co
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Filing: 1960-12-23
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1980-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Moore
- 👤 Rudolph A Rom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:43
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21K; F21K5/00; F21K5/02; F21K5/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
AN AUTOMATIC FLASH GUN ADAPTED TO FIRE A SERIES OF FLASH BULBS WITHOUT RELOADING, INCLUDING A HOUSING, A REFLECTOR UNIT FOR SAID HOUSING, MEANS MOVABLY CONNECTING SAID UNIT TO SAID HOUSING WHEREBY SAID UNIT CAN BE MOVED TO A FIRING POSITION AND TO A LOADING POSITION, SAID GUN FURTHER COMPRISING MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF FLASH BULBS, MOVABLE MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF BULB-RETAINING MEANS THEREON, MEANS TO MOVE ONE OF SAID RETAINING TO A POSITION ADJACENT SAID PLURALITY OF BULBS, MEANS TO PLACE A BULB WITHIN SAID RETAINING MEANS, MEANS TO MOVE SAID BULB TO ITS FIRING POSITION, MEANS TO MOVE SDAID REFLECTOR UNIT AWAY FROM ITS FIRING POSITION PRIOR TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE BULB TO THE FIRING POSITION, AND MEANS FOR RETURNING SAID REFLECTOR UNIT OF SAID FIRING POSITION AFTER THE BULB IS MOVED TO ITS FIRING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
AN AUTOMATIC FLASH GUN ADAPTED TO FIRE A SERIES OF FLASH BULBS WITHOUT RELOADING, INCLUDING A HOUSING, A REFLECTOR UNIT FOR SAID HOUSING, MEANS MOVABLY CONNECTING SAID UNIT TO SAID HOUSING WHEREBY SAID UNIT CAN BE MOVED TO A FIRING POSITION AND TO A LOADING POSITION, SAID GUN FURTHER COMPRISING MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF FLASH BULBS, MOVABLE MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF BULB-RETAINING MEANS THEREON, MEANS TO MOVE ONE OF SAID RETAINING TO A POSITION ADJACENT SAID PLURALITY OF BULBS, MEANS TO PLACE A BULB WITHIN SAID RETAINING MEANS, MEANS TO MOVE SAID BULB TO ITS FIRING POSITION, MEANS TO MOVE SDAID REFLECTOR UNIT AWAY FROM ITS FIRING POSITION PRIOR TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE BULB TO THE FIRING POSITION, AND MEANS FOR RETURNING SAID REFLECTOR UNIT OF SAID FIRING POSITION AFTER THE BULB IS MOVED TO ITS FIRING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |