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US4933780A
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Camera apparatus for magnetically recording on film
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1988-10-07
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2008-10-07
Abstract
Abstract Magnetic recording apparatus for a photographic still camera comprises a magnetic head mounted on a flexure attached to the rear door of the camera. The head is positioned so that when the rear door of the camera is closed, it will enter an opening in the cartridge lip and engage the film. The portion of the lip and the plush material underlying the film provides a complient support for the film.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Wash
- 👤 Christopher T. Mattson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:41
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/28; G03B17/30; G03B17/24; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A photographic still camera for receiving a film cartridge, the cartridge having a lip for exiting film from the cartridge, said camera comprising: a magnetic head for engaging film within the cartridge lip; and means for supporting said head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A photographic still camera for receiving a film cartridge, the cartridge having a lip for exiting film from the cartridge, said camera comprising: a magnetic head for engaging film within the cartridge lip; and means for supporting said head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photographic still camera as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cartridge has an opening in its lip and said magnetic head is received by said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photographic still camera as claimed in claim 2 wherein said head supporting means comprises a flexure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A photographic still camera as claimed in claim 3 wherein said flexure supports said head for roll movement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the film, pitching movement in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the film and elevational movement substantially perpendicular to the film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A photographic still camera as claimed in claim 4 further including a rear door on said camera, said flexure having one end attached to said rear door and its other end carrying said magnetic head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A photographic film cartridge for use in a photographic still camera having a magnetic head for recording information on the film: said cartridge comprising a container; a lip on said container having an opening for exiting film from said container; and a second opening in said lip for receiving the magnetic head to permit said magnetic head to read and/or record information on the film within said lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
A photographic film cartridge for use in a photographic still camera having a magnetic head for recording information on the film: said cartridge comprising a container; a lip on said container having an opening for exiting film from said container; and a second opening in said lip for receiving the magnetic head to permit said magnetic head to read and/or record information on the film within said lip.
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