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US3204541A
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Flash assembly for cameras
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frost Paul
- 👤 Hennig Fridolin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:53
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, RECEIVING MEANS FOR RECEIVING A FLASH LAMP; MOVABLE MEANS HAVING A GIVEN REST POSITION AND LOCATED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF A LAMP INTO SAID RECEIVING MEANS TO BE MOVED BY THE LAMP FROM SAID REST POSITION TO A RELEASE POSITION; SUPPORT MEANS SUPACTUATING MEANS FOR TRIPPNG THE SHUTTER OF THE CAMERA TO ACTUATING MEANS FOR TRIPPING THE SHUTTER OF THE CAMERA TO MAKE AN EXPOSURE, SAID MOVABLE MEANS WHNE IN ITS REST POSITION BLOCKING OPERATION OF SAID SHUTTER ACTUATING MEANS AND IN ITS RELEASE POSITION RELEASING SAID SHUTTER ACTUATING MEANS FOR OPERATION, SO THAT ONLY AFTER A LAMP IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID RECEIVING MEANS TO MOVE SAID MOVABLE MEANS FROM SAID REST TO SAID RELEASE POSITION THEREOF CAN SAID SHUTTER ACTUATING MEANS BE OPERATED TO TRIP THE SHUTTER AND MAKE AN EXPOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
IN A CAMERA, IN COMBINATION, RECEIVING MEANS FOR RECEIVING A FLASH LAMP; MOVABLE MEANS HAVING A GIVEN REST POSITION AND LOCATED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF A LAMP INTO SAID RECEIVING MEANS TO BE MOVED BY THE LAMP FROM SAID REST POSITION TO A RELEASE POSITION; SUPPORT MEANS SUPACTUATING MEANS FOR TRIPPNG THE SHUTTER OF THE CAMERA TO ACTUATING MEANS FOR TRIPPING THE SHUTTER OF THE CAMERA TO MAKE AN EXPOSURE, SAID MOVABLE MEANS WHNE IN ITS REST POSITION BLOCKING OPERATION OF SAID SHUTTER ACTUATING MEANS AND IN ITS RELEASE POSITION RELEASING SAID SHUTTER ACTUATING MEANS FOR OPERATION, SO THAT ONLY AFTER A LAMP IS INTRODUCED INTO SAID RECEIVING MEANS TO MOVE SAID MOVABLE MEANS FROM SAID REST TO SAID RELEASE POSITION THEREOF CAN SAID SHUTTER ACTUATING MEANS BE OPERATED TO TRIP THE SHUTTER AND MAKE AN EXPOSURE.
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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |