US3633472A
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Identification camera adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-26
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-03-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention discloses an identification camera adapter which produces photographs including the image of a subject in combination with pertinent related information of considerable length on the same exposure. The device masks one portion of the negative while the other portion is being exposed; the adapter is then placed in another position causing the exposed portion to be masked while the unexposed portion is then exposed.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Robert Meyncke
- 👤 Eugene Arday
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:56
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B17/245; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/241; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/243; G03B2217/248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for masking a portion of a negative in an identification camera, which comprises: a. a base; b. a baseplate mounted to said base; cl means for mounting said base plate to said base to allow movement of said baseplate from a horizontal position parallel to said base to a position vertical to said base; d. a first masking wall mounted to and in a plane normal with said baseplate and interposed between the negative of an identification camera and the subject; e. a second masking wall mounted to said baseplate in the same plane as and in a spaced relation from said first masking wall in such a manner that said second masking wall will in the vertical baseplate position occupy a position in space adjacent to the position occupied by said first masking wall in said horizontal baseplate position, and further interposed between the negative of an identification camera and the subject.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for masking a portion of a negative in an identification camera, which comprises: a. a base; b. a baseplate mounted to said base; cl means for mounting said base plate to said base to allow movement of said baseplate from a horizontal position parallel to said base to a position vertical to said base; d. a first masking wall mounted to and in a plane normal with said baseplate and interposed between the negative of an identification camera and the subject; e. a second masking wall mounted to said baseplate in the same plane as and in a spaced relation from said first masking wall in such a manner that said second masking wall will in the vertical baseplate position occupy a position in space adjacent to the position occupied by said first masking wall in said horizontal baseplate position, and further interposed between the negative of an identification camera and the subject.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A masking device as recited in claim 1, including the following additional element: a. light intensity reducing means connected to said base in a manner to align with a flash bulb when said baseplate is in the horizontal position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A masking device as recited in claim 2, in which the light intensity reducing means comprises: a. a first wall attached normal to said baseplate; b. said first wall defining an aperture; c. a light intensity reducing material mounted over said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A masking device as recited in claim 3, in which the light intensity reducing material comprises: a. a screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A masking device as recited in claim 1 including the following additional element: a. an arm extending adjustably from said base; b. a card plate attached to the end of said arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A masking device as recited in claim 3 including the following additional elements: a. said first wall defining a second aperture for alignment with a camera lens; b. a second wall extending from and normal to said baseplate, and normal to said baseplate, and normal to and disposed between the planes of said first wall and said masking walls, and further disposed between said apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A masking device as recited in claim 6 including the following additional element: a. a light shield mounted to said base to shield said second masking wall when said baseplate is in the vertical position; b. hinge means to mount said light shield to said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A masking device as recited in claim 6 including the following additional elements: a. an arm extending adjustable from said base; b. a card plate attached to the end of said arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A masking device as recited in claim 7 including the following additional elements: a. an arm extending adjustably from said base; b. a card plate attached to the end of said arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
68 words
A masking device as recited in claim 9 including the following additional elements: a. a lower base disposed below and substantially parallel with the plane of said base; b. hinge means for connecting said lower base to said base; c. crank means attached to said lower base and making contact with said base in a manner to raise or lower said base with respect to said lower base.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |