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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7177537 | Automated portrait studio An automated studio and control system for taking photographs is disclosed that alleviates many exposure problems and simplifies variables with which the photographer must deal in order to achieve consistent high quality photographs. The studio includes a multi-ligh... | 02/13/2007 |
| 5884113 | Device and method for minimizing vignetting and stray light in a photographic apparatus A photographic device such as a camera having a camera body with a first side having a lens mounting device and a second side having a mounting device arranged to mount a film cassette or a rear camera body cover. The second side is located opposite to th... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5835795 | Blended photographic composite images A portion of a frame of film is pre-exposed to a first image by subjecting the film to a low intensity exposure while masking a portion of the film. The film is then used in a conventional camera along with a non-opaque exposure limiting device. The non-o... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5748987 | Producing smoothly blended double exposure composite images A portion of a frame of film is pre-exposed to a first image by subjecting the film to a low intensity exposure while masking a portion of the film. The film is then used in a conventional camera along with a non-opaque exposure limiting device. The non-o... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5678953 | Connecting mechanism In a connecting mechanism which connects two members, one of the two members is provided with an elastically deformable engaging portion, and the other member is provided with a contact surface which is brought into contact with the elastically deformable... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5678108 | Mattebox for camera lenses In the proposed gobo (11), the diaphragm mask (13) is placed on a stationary surface, especially of a planar member, and has an aperture (27) of the gobo substantially adjustable along the stationary surface or planar member according to the focal length ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5678103 | Camera with built-in mask A camera with a built-in mask comprising a mask that is mounted on the optical axis between an imaging lens and the plane of a film, whereby photographing is performed by light cutting or light filtering the mask image of a pattern or a symbol in a manner... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5615396 | Producing smoothly blended double exposure composite images A portion of a frame of film is pre-exposed to a first image by subjecting the film to a low intensity exposure while masking a portion of the film. The film is then used in a conventional camera along with a non-opaque exposure limiting device. The non-o... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5563675 | Special effects carrier A special effects carrier for use in a photographic camera for taking portraits of individuals or groups. The wheel-shaped special effects carrier contains masks which produce various special effects. One of the masks included on the carrier produces no s... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5550610 | System for creating special effect images in the out-of-focus highlights of photographs A camera system creates special effect images in the out-of-focus highlights of a photographic image by inserting a transparent image cell between the objective lens and focal plane of the camera. The image cell can be a transparency bearing the desired s... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5546151 | Masking device for creating multiple image in photographs A masking apparatus universally adaptable to fit camera lenses for creating multiple exposure photographs including a masking device insertable within commercial filter holders mountable on a lens of a camera. The masking device having at least two apertu... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5546152 | Masking device for creating multiple image photographs A masking apparatus universally adaptable to fit full camera lenses for creating multiple exposure photographs and single exposure photographs, including a masking device insertable within commercial filter holders mountable on a lens of a camera. The mas... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5438380 | Lens-fitted photographic film unit and photofinishing method using the same A lens-fitted photographic film unit is pre-loaded with unexposed photographic film, which is contained in a main body of the unit. A rear cover is secured to the main body to cover the rear of the film. An exposure aperture is formed in the main body in ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5381198 | Adaptor for instant camera There is presented an adaptor for attachment to an instant camera to enable the camera to produce an exposed film unit having indicia imprinted thereon during photographic exposure of the film unit. The adaptor includes a face plate and attachment structu... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5262808 | Camera, accessories and method of taking photographs An image bearing template is inserted into a film assemblage incorporating a cassette with instant-type film units therein. The cassette is inserted into a camera to produce film units having the indicia of the template thereon. Said camera includes a fla... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5223889 | Wedge exposure control system The apparatus is a visual design system for reliably reproducing kaleidoscope-type images. A design element is fixed rotationally, vertically and horizontally with various gradients in a projection system and illuminated. The resulting image is projected ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5144348 | Image bearing template for instant film assemblages An image bearing template especially adapted for use with a film assemblage including a cassette containing instant type film units. Several embodiments are shown each of which includes means for preventing relative movement of the template relative to an... | 09/01/1992 |
| 4894671 | Film pack support of image-bearing template A device for use in a camera in conjunction with exposure of a photographic film carried by carrier structure including a frame bounding a light passing zone, includes (a) a template in the form of a locally transparent, generally planar and rectangular s... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4875066 | Photography shade and vignetter A photographic shade and adjustable vignetter assembly are provided for selective vignetting effects. The assembly includes a shade which is attachable to a camera lens and a vignetter adjustably mounted within the shade for holding a vignette. The vignet... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4763989 | Variable imaging mask for delineating the composition of a visible area A portable viewing mask for delineating an image to be recorded or re-composed artistically, photographically or by electro-magnetic means having a variable size viewing aperture. The mask consists of a sheath containing a movable slide which adjusts the ... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4692006 | Video viewfinder system A video viewfinder system according to the preferred teachings of the present invention is shown for use with a camera of a standard design. The video viewfinder system includes video monitors for displaying derived images from a video camera of a primary... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4445774 | Document imaging system with improved exposure uniformity at image plane The invention discloses the use of a corrector element placed in an imaging system to selectively vignette energy emanating from the exit pupil of a lens as a function of the field angle of the lens. Several imaging systems are disclosed which illustrate ... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4436400 | Apparatus for positive vignetting The apparatus of the present invention is for use with a subject and a camera, including a lens and a shutter, for positive vignetting comprising a means adjacent the camera lens for at least partially obstructing subject light received by the camera lens... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4304471 | Means for producing artistic borders on photographic prints, with or without appropriate wording A photographic camera with guide channels built into the camera in a plane parallel to and just a short distance in front of the focal plane in which the film is located during the exposure. Through a slot in the side wall of the camera, with light sealin... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4298274 | Variable density filter for a multi-magnification copying device In an optical system for a multi-magnification copying device, a relative illumination filter is mounted in a fixed position relative to the projection lens with the center on the lens optical axis. The filter provides a radially varying transmission ther... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4298275 | Radially varying transmission filter for wide angle copying device A neutral density filter with a radially varying transmission is inserted in close proximity to the projection lens in a photocopier optical system. The filter has a transmission profile which provides compensation for photoconductor irradiance falloff du... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4255047 | Photographic printing of superimposed images Apparatus is disclosed enabling superimposed images to be readily and easily printed on photographic paper. The apparatus employs a transparent member, carrying one or more masks, which is arranged between a photographic negative holder and a photographic... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4229099 | Method and apparatus for burning or dodging preselected portions of an image formed on photographic paper A method and apparatus for burning or dodging selected areas of an image formed on photographic paper from a developed negative. A frame is provided with plural spaced light transmissive elements arranged in a grid. To dodge preselected areas of the image... | 10/21/1980 |
| 4137540 | Camera matte box A matte box for mounting on a camera and serving as a lens shade and as a support for filters, special effects, masks and the like. A shell for mounting on a camera and slidingly receiving a tray with the tray adapted for carrying the various filters and ... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4126878 | Optical framing device for photographic cameras A camera attachment adapted to be mounted about the lens of a camera comprising a hollow tubular or conical device having a plurality of concentrically or coaxially disposed rings or annular elements. Each ring comprises a plurality of colored sectional p... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4124859 | Multi-effect portable camera vignette A portable vignetting system attaches directly to the lens element of a photographic instrument enabling on-site creation of selected vignette effects with results comparable to those achieved under studio conditions. A main housing accommodates a camera ... | 11/07/1978 |
| 4107716 | Demountable photo vignetting device A demountable, readily portable photo vignetting kit includes a mounting plate for securement of the assembled kit to the lens mount of a camera and track means on said mounting plate for moveably orienting a vignetting screen standard to permit various p... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4013347 | Movable filter optical system for providing improved optical transmission characteristics An image forming optical system, such as a photographic objective lens assembly is provided with a movable optical element. The movable optical element is designed and mounted so that it can optically interact with the transmission rays of the optical sys... | 03/22/1977 |
