US3183768A
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Projection printer
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1961-12-18
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Granted: 1965-05-18
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Expires: 1981-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman J Roseuburgh
- 👤 Elmer O Wangerin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:17
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/10; G03B21/11; G03B21/118
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER ACCESSORY FOR USE IN A DEVICE WHICH IS ADAPTED TO PROJECT IMAGES FOR VIEWING FROM AN IMAGE-BEARING MEMBER, SAID DEVICE HAVING: (A) A VIEWING SCREEN, (B) A PROJECTING STATION FOR RECEIVING SAID IMAGE-BEARING MEMBER, AND (C) AN OPTICAL PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE MEMBER IS SAID PROJECTING STATION THROUGH AN OPTICAL PATH ONTO SID SCREEN, SAID SYSTEM HAVING A MAGNIFICATION SUCH THAT THE PROJECTED IMAGE ON SAID SCREEN HAS A PREDETERMINED SIZE, SAID ACCESSORY COMPRISING: (1) A PRINTING STATION FOR RECEIVING A SECTION OF PHOTOSENSITIVE PRINT MATERIAL, SAID PRINTING STATION BEING SMALLER THAN THE SIZE OF SAID PROJECTED IMAGE ON SAID SCREEN, (2) MEANS POSITIONABLE IN SAID PATH FOR DIRECTING THE PROJECTED IMAGE TO SAID PRINTING STATION FOR EXPOSURE ON THE PRINT MATERIAL, AND (3) MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEMENT OF SAID DIRECTING MEANS FOR REDUCING THE MAGNIFICATION OF SAID SYSTEM WHEN SAID DIRECTING MEANS IS POSITIONED IN SAID PATH SO THAT THE PROJECTED IMAGE DIRECTED TO SAID PRINTING STATION IS SUFFICIENTLY REDUCED IN SIZE TO FIT THE PRINTING STATION AND IS FOCUSED ON THE PRINT MATERIAL THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER ACCESSORY FOR USE IN A DEVICE WHICH IS ADAPTED TO PROJECT IMAGES FOR VIEWING FROM AN IMAGE-BEARING MEMBER, SAID DEVICE HAVING: (A) A VIEWING SCREEN, (B) A PROJECTING STATION FOR RECEIVING SAID IMAGE-BEARING MEMBER, AND (C) AN OPTICAL PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE MEMBER IS SAID PROJECTING STATION THROUGH AN OPTICAL PATH ONTO SID SCREEN, SAID SYSTEM HAVING A MAGNIFICATION SUCH THAT THE PROJECTED IMAGE ON SAID SCREEN HAS A PREDETERMINED SIZE, SAID ACCESSORY COMPRISING: (1) A PRINTING STATION FOR RECEIVING A SECTION OF PHOTOSENSITIVE PRINT MATERIAL, SAID PRINTING STATION BEING SMALLER THAN THE SIZE OF SAID PROJECTED IMAGE ON SAID SCREEN, (2) MEANS POSITIONABLE IN SAID PATH FOR DIRECTING THE PROJECTED IMAGE TO SAID PRINTING STATION FOR EXPOSURE ON THE PRINT MATERIAL, AND (3) MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEMENT OF SAID DIRECTING MEANS FOR REDUCING THE MAGNIFICATION OF SAID SYSTEM WHEN SAID DIRECTING MEANS IS POSITIONED IN SAID PATH SO THAT THE PROJECTED IMAGE DIRECTED TO SAID PRINTING STATION IS SUFFICIENTLY REDUCED IN SIZE TO FIT THE PRINTING STATION AND IS FOCUSED ON THE PRINT MATERIAL THEREIN.
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) | 1968-05-17 | 1968-11-16 | 1969-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-17 | 1972-11-16 | 1973-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-17 | 1976-11-16 | 1977-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |