Photography – Camera detail – Body structure or housing
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-24
2001-12-04
Gray, David M. (Department: 2851)
Photography
Camera detail
Body structure or housing
C396S006000, C396S442000, C396S536000, C396S538000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06327441
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to the field of photography, and in particular to cameras. More specifically, the invention relates to a camera with a battery holder cover that closes a film compartment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is known as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,754,453 issued Aug. 28, 1973 for a camera to have a cover that closes a film compartment for a film cartridge, and that is configured to hold a battery.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A camera comprising a film compartment, and a cover for closing the film compartment which is configured to hold a battery, is characterized in that:
the cover has a main portion for the battery and a fold-over portion that folds against the main portion to hold the battery between the main portion and the fold-over portion.
Preferably, the film compartment is configured to receive a film cartridge having an end opening, and the fold-over portion has a support post that is arranged to fit into the end opening in the film cartridge when the fold-over portion is folded against the main portion.
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Blackman Rochelle
Eastman Kodak Company
Fields Roger A.
Gray David M.
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