...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4750012 | Linear reflex shutter for slr cameras A reflex camera having a mirror holding mechanism mounted to a slideable track which moves the mirror linearly in and out of the optical path through the lens. The mechanism is positively driven to a picture taking position by a rotary solenoid. A shutter... | 06/07/1988 |