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Photographic flash device using light-emitting pyrotechnic charges

US4347053A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1980
Grant dateAug 31, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21K5/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A photographic flash device which includes several pyrotechnic charges for emitting light upon electrical ignition thereof. Each charge is centrally suspended within an individual chamber located within the device's light-transmitting, plastic housing. The charges may be arranged in annular or linear arrays.

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