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US4239363A
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Electronically controlled self-timer for camera
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-12
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-02-12
Abstract
Abstract An electronically controlled self-timer for a camera includes a self-timer operating member in the form of a plate having an increased size which is displaceably disposed in the bottom surface or in one lateral side of camera body. When it is displaced to enable a self-timer operation, it extends in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body to provide an additional support to the camera, while permitting an indication of the fact that the self-timer operation is enabled, at one glance.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuichi Sato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:46
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An electronically controlled self-timer for a camera comprising a camera, a self-timer operating member for actuating a self-timer switch to enable a self-timer operation, the operating member being disposed within a recess formed in the bottom surface of the camera body in a displaceable manner, the operating member extending in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body and perpendicular to the camera body when it is displaced to actuate the self-timer switch, said operating member in said actuating position also operating to stabilize said camera on a surface on which it is to be placed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An electronically controlled self-timer for a camera comprising a camera, a self-timer operating member for actuating a self-timer switch to enable a self-timer operation, the operating member being disposed within a recess formed in the bottom surface of the camera body in a displaceable manner, the operating member extending in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body and perpendicular to the camera body when it is displaced to actuate the self-timer switch, said operating member in said actuating position also operating to stabilize said camera on a surface on which it is to be placed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A self-timer according to claim 1 in which the operating member is in the form of a strip-like plate of large size and is disposed in one corner of the bottom plate of a camera body adjacent to the front of the camera, in a rotatable manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A self-timer according to claim 1 in which the operating member is in the form of a transfer lever defined by an elongate strip of large size which is rotatably disposed in the central region of the bottomplate of the camera body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A self-timer according to claim 5 in which the operating member is L-shaped in cross section and is disposed in one corner of the camera body adjacent to the front of the camera so as to be angularly movable in a vertical plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
An electronically controlled self-timer for a camera comprising a camera, a self-timer operating member for actuating a self-timer switch to enable a self-timer operation, the operating member being disposed within a recess formed in the lateral side of the camera body in a displaceable manner, the operating member extending in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body when it is displaced to actuate the self-timer switch, said operating member in said actuating position also operating to stabilize said camera on a surface on which it is to be placed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
An electronically controlled self-timer for a camera comprising a camera, a self-timer operating member for actuating a self-timer switch to enable a self-timer operation, the operating member being disposed within a recess formed in the lateral side of the camera body in a displaceable manner, the operating member extending in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body when it is displaced to actuate the self-timer switch, said operating member in said actuating position also operating to stabilize said camera on a surface on which it is to be placed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A camera comprising an electronically controlled self-timer, a self-timer switch for enabling operation of said self-timer, a self-timer operating member for actuating said self-timer switch and movable between an inoperative position and an operative position, said self-timer operating member being completely disposed within a recess formed in the camera body when said operating member is in said inoperative position, and said self-timer operating member extending out of said recess and in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body when in said operative position to stabilize said camera on a surface on which it is to be placed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A camera comprising an electronically controlled self-timer, a self-timer switch for enabling operation of said self-timer, a self-timer operating member for actuating said self-timer switch and movable between an inoperative position and an operative position, said self-timer operating member being completely disposed within a recess formed in the camera body when said operating member is in said inoperative position, and said self-timer operating member extending out of said recess and in the same plane as the bottom surface of the camera body when in said operative position to stabilize said camera on a surface on which it is to be placed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A camera in accordance with claim 6, wherein said operating member in said operative position acts as an indicator that said self-timer has been enabled.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A self-timer according to claim 1 wherein said bottom surface includes a longitudinal axis, said operating member extending perpendicular to said longitudinal axis when said operating member is moved to the position to actuate the self-timer switch.
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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |