US3153195A
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Radio transmitter for use with flash photography
Assignee: Polaroid Corp
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Filing: 1962-06-20
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Granted: 1964-10-13
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Expires: 1982-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard A Kille
- 👤 Robert L Norton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:43
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0452; G03B15/0473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A TRANSMITTER DEVICE TO ACTUATE REMOTE FLASH MEANS ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA HAVING A SHUTTER MEANS AND A FLASH MEANS ACTUATED THEREBY WHEREIN SAID FLASH MEANS IS RETRACTABLE INTO THE HOUSING OF SAID CAMERA AND HAS ACTUATION MEANS CONTAINED THEREIN, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A HOUSING MEANS COMPRISING A COVER MEMBER AND A BASE MEMBER, SAID MEMBERS BEING OF A MOLDED MATERIAL; SAID BASE MEMBER HAVING A MOUNTING MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE SIDE THEREOF, SAID MOUNTING MEANS POSITIONING SAID DEVICE WITHIN SAID FLASH MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS PROVIDING A CONNECTION TO SAID ACTUATION MEANS WITHIN SAID FLASH MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO SAID FLASH MEANS TO PERMIT RETRACTION OF SAID FLASH MEANS WITHIN SAID CAMERA HOUSING WITH SAID TRANSMITTER DEVICE MOUNTED THEREON; AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING AN ACTUATION SIGNAL TO SAID REMOTE DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A TRANSMITTER DEVICE TO ACTUATE REMOTE FLASH MEANS ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA HAVING A SHUTTER MEANS AND A FLASH MEANS ACTUATED THEREBY WHEREIN SAID FLASH MEANS IS RETRACTABLE INTO THE HOUSING OF SAID CAMERA AND HAS ACTUATION MEANS CONTAINED THEREIN, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A HOUSING MEANS COMPRISING A COVER MEMBER AND A BASE MEMBER, SAID MEMBERS BEING OF A MOLDED MATERIAL; SAID BASE MEMBER HAVING A MOUNTING MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE SIDE THEREOF, SAID MOUNTING MEANS POSITIONING SAID DEVICE WITHIN SAID FLASH MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS PROVIDING A CONNECTION TO SAID ACTUATION MEANS WITHIN SAID FLASH MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO SAID FLASH MEANS TO PERMIT RETRACTION OF SAID FLASH MEANS WITHIN SAID CAMERA HOUSING WITH SAID TRANSMITTER DEVICE MOUNTED THEREON; AND MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING AN ACTUATION SIGNAL TO SAID REMOTE DEVICE.
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) | 1967-10-13 | 1968-04-13 | 1968-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-13 | 1972-04-13 | 1972-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-13 | 1976-04-13 | 1976-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |