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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7044300 | Packaging container for containing plural rolls of strip material A packaging container contains plural roll containing wrappers, which have rolls of motion picture photo film. An upper case has a lower opening at a lower end, for containing the plural roll containing wrappers. A lower end panel closes the lower opening. Four thro... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6873794 | Coupled rangefinder/parallax 4×5 camera A different size format camera utilizing the body shell of a 3¼×4¼ format camera and an adaptor that changes a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a different size film format. In particular, a coupled rangefinder/parallax camera that utilizes components from ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6778772 | Method of making a coupled rangefinder/parallax 4×5 camera A method of making an interface for adapting a photographic system for a specific format to a camera back for a different film format, in particular from a 3¼×4¼ format photographic system to a 4×5 format film back. The interface may be a modified CB 103 film ma... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6608971 | Coupled rangefinder/parallax 4×5 camera An interface for adapting a photographic system for a specific format to a camera back for a different film format, in particular from a 31/4×41/4 format photographic system to a 4×5 format film back, comprises a frame having four walls defining two sub... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6512889 | Camera back for a camera A camera back having a frame for receiving a camera component and a locking arm pivotally connected to the frame. The locking arm includes an engagement surface for holding the camera component securely to the frame. The locking arm comprises a top and bo... | 01/28/2003 |
| 5843604 | Method and apparatus for sharpening camera-recording pictures This invention concerns the sharpening of camera-recorded pictures by flattening conventional photographic film as well as photographic film fitted in the manner of the invention with detachable, electrically and/or magnetically force-field responsive lam... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5809343 | Photographic film container loading apparatus A loading apparatus for photographic film which is used in conjunction with a camera that may be booth mounted. The apparatus includes a platform which is rotatably linked to a base, such as the booth structure or the floor of the booth. The platform incl... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5717958 | Automatic photographic processor apparatus, paper feeder device, outdoor installation booth, and object image capturing mechanism used in the automatic photographic processor apparatus, and indentification photograph strip with cutline markings An automatic photographic processor apparatus automatically produce a set of photographic prints, e.g. identification photos or self-portraits, in a short period of time when a human object or client takes an image of himself or herself.... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5669025 | Film pack holder A stopper piece of a regulating member is abutted against a receiving portion formed at a lever of a display mechanism. The stopper is biased in a regulating direction by the force of a torsion coil spring. A projecting piece is abutted against a lever of... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5523812 | Cassette for enclosing a plurality of positive film units A cassette holds sheets of film which form a positive image on one side thereof. The cassette is especially configured to minimize accidental discharge of the film sheets due to jars or impacts. A pick is used to penetrate a pick slot in the forward wall ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5488444 | Camera back adapter and method An adapter attachable to an image recording apparatus and operable for removably receiving therein a film cassette assembly including a film unit to be exposed by the image recording apparatus. The adapter includes a protective shield which normally prote... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5483314 | Film cartridge loading apparatus for camera A camera is provided with a loading chamber insertion mechanism for receiving a film cartridge of the type having a retention slot formed therein inserted manually into an insertion position by positively engaging the retention slot, pulling the cartridge... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5477310 | Film package A film package including sheets of imaging media or film sandwiched between upper and lower stiffeners and enclosed by an envelope. Adhesive strips secure the stiffeners together at overlapping tabs formed on opposite sides of the stiffeners. The stiffene... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5473400 | Resealable film cartridge for a laser imager A resealable cartridge for sheets of photographic film includes a one-piece, photo-inert and optically opaque polymer tray. The tray has a generally planar bottom wall and front, back and side walls with upper edges and outwardly extending lips. The lip e... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5459548 | Information forming apparatus with mechanism for unsealing and sealing a cover of recording material An image forming apparatus that can be charged with a sheet cassette with a resealable flexible cover includes a roller member engageable with and translatable across the cover to wind the cover on the roller member. The size of the sheet material accommo... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5432573 | Camera with cartridge holder movable between open and closed positions and means for moving a film cartridge at least part way out of the cartridge holder A camera includes a camera body and a cartridge holder having an opening through which the cartridge holder receives a film cartridge. The cartridge holder is movable between a closed position in which the opening is covered by a portion of the camera bod... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5430515 | Apparatus for controlling the movement of a film cartridge from a loading chamber in a camera A camera is disclosed which includes a loading chamber for receiving a film cartridge. A groove in the film cartridge is engaged by a retention member during movement of the film cartridge from the loading chamber. The retention member allows the film car... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5418587 | Camera with deployable cartridge receiving chamber A camera has a deployable cartridge receiving chamber that is supported for opening movement unidirectionally about one pivot and bidirectionally about another pivot point.... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5356762 | Film-sheet assemblage for peel-apart self-developing film An improved film format for a self-developing, peel-apart film unit having flexible positive and negative sheet elements and a pod of developer liquid, wherein at least one of the sheet elements bends when a force is applied to a trailing edge thereof to ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5357301 | Camera having interchangeable film chambers A photographic camera having a camera body and a plurality of film-bearing film chambers positionable within respective portions of a receiving chamber within the camera body. The camera body has a single lens situated in alignment with one of the portion... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5311231 | Lens-fitted photographic film unit and method for assembling the same A lens-fitted photographic film unit comprises a main body having a photograph-taking function and a rear cover for shielding the rear of the main body in a light-tight manner. The main body has a film supply chamber and a film take-up chamber both of whi... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5268713 | Lens-fitted photographic film unit A lens-fitted photographic film unit is pre-loaded with an unexposed photographic film. An exposure station is adapted to exposing the film. A film supplying chamber contains a roll of the unexposed film with a first film end wound internally. A film take... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5258794 | Extended capacity film magazine An extended film magazine for an underwater camera is adapted to be attached to the camera in place of the rear door by a bezel means which provides watertight attachment between a housing of the magazine and the camera. The bezel means aligns and holds a... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5177518 | Film cartridge support in a camera A film cartridge support in a photographic camera is provided in a film chamber which holds a film cartridge. The support includes a stopper for limiting the rotation of the film cartridge around a shaft of the film cartridge, and the stopper is supported... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5155514 | Cartridge loading chamber A camera provided with a loading chamber for loading a cartridge housing an image recording medium, a cover member for covering a cartridge loading aperture of the loading chamber, a resilient member for biasing the cartridge loaded in the loading chamber... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5109242 | Automatic film changing system An automatic film changing system for a camera-back which uses a film cassette, including a film magazine for storing a plurality of new cassettes of fresh film and presenting a fresh film cassette to replace a spent film cassette in the camera-back; a de... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4973999 | Film handling arrangements for sheet film view cameras and the like A film handling arrangement is disclosed for sheet film view cameras which includes an audible level alarm system. A combination camera back is disclosed which includes devices for motor-driven loading and unloading of disposable package envelopes with sh... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4814801 | Instant type camera for receiving a collapsible film cassette A self-developing or instant camera of the type which receives a collapsible cassette containing a plurality of film units arranged in stacked relationship. Transporting means is provided for moving successive exposed film units from the cassette and tran... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4779112 | Automatic, sheet-feeding film holder for cameras An automatic, sheet-feeding photographic film-holding apparatus that can be attached to or inserted into a processing area, such as a camera or enlarger, having the means to hold a plurality of semi-flexible material, such as photographic sheet film, both... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4720719 | Film wind-up apparatus A film wind-up apparatus is incorporated in an interchangeable film magazine adapted to receive a film which has a backing paper including a leading end portion. The winding device automatically winds up the leading end portion only after the magazine is ... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4592634 | Apparatus to separate a single sheet from a stack of several similar sheets Disclosed is an apparatus for separating a single sheet from a stack of several sheets having the same non-round shape and the same size. The apparatus comprises a container with a recess for holding the stack, a base located underneath the container havi... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4568163 | Camera back Apparatus, e.g., a camera back, for locating a film cassette containing a plurality of individual, pre-mounted transparency film frames of the self-developing type in position for exposure. The apparatus includes a lighttight chamber into which the film f... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4542967 | Camera erecting assembly A folding camera including a first housing having a chamber for locating a film cassette in position for the exposure of a film unit contained therein, a second housing pivotally coupled to the first housing, a flexible bellows connected to the first and ... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4537307 | Daylight film loading method and apparatus, film and film package used for same A film package containing a stack of films provided with a clamp notch at a side edge in a flexible lighttight envelope is held vertically in a lighttight loading chamber. The films are held by a clamp engaging with the notch from outside the film package... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4523824 | Device for a photographic camera A focusing-screen holder (13) provided with a focusing screen (14) is connected to a camera back (11) by means of springs (15). At least one cam plate (17) is located on the focusing-screen holder (13). This cam plate (17) can be swung between two end pos... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4306795 | Safety-latching mechanism for a camera magazine, and camera and magazine provided with such a mechanism The safety-latching mechanism according to the invention is in particular used for a camera which is disposed in the cockpit of an aircraft and which is subject to acceleration on the order of 10 g. The film magazine is interchangeable in flight by the pi... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4272172 | Apparatus for making photographic pictures An apparatus for making photographic pictures is disclosed comprising a housing provided with an objective; a magazine or cassette containing a film feed mechanism; and a device for positioning at least one mask in the light rays in the interior of the ap... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4199239 | Camera A camera wherein a front housing which contains a photographing optical system, an exposure device, etc. is connected by a foldable connecting device such as a bellows or the like to a rear housing which contains a photosensitive material to be exposed to... | 04/22/1980 |
| 4149791 | Combination focussing screen and film holder attachment An attachment for a photographic camera for alternately maintaining a focussing screen and a film holder in an operative position with respect to a camera. The attachment is provided with a focussing screen rendered movable by connection to a rotatable sh... | 04/17/1979 |
| 4135800 | Cassette for stack of single films The cassette comprises a cover fitted on a bottom in a light-proof manner. The film stack is contained in a foil pack. A light trap allows the foil to be pulled from the cassette flattened. A pair of piercing and cutting knives are arranged to cut through... | 01/23/1979 |
