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Symbol imprinting mechanism for cameras

US5276470A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateJun 10, 1993
Grant dateJan 4, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2217/243
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mechanism for imprinting an image on film is disclosed. The mechanism is simple, compact and inexpensive. The mechanism fits onto a camera's film door on most modern cameras, providing an interchangeable, universal system. Symbols on preprinted tapes are imprinted on film and may record the date, time, picture number or other information on photographs.

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