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One-time-use camera with break-away retainer for removable plug

US5867739A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1997
Grant dateFeb 2, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2219/045
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A one-time-use camera comprising a plug which must be separated from a chamber to permit removal of an article from the chamber, and a breakable retainer for the plug which is broken to allow the plug to be separated from the chamber, is characterized in that the plug and the retainer have respective engaged portions arranged relative to one another to make the plug be separated from the chamber as the retainer is broken.

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