Title: Piezo crystal housing and mount

Abstract: A housing for a piezoelectric crystal comprising an outer shell, preferably formed of nylon, in which are assembled two anvils and a piezoelectric crystal. The outer shell is heated and spun over to retain the anvils and crystals within the housing. Also disclosed is a mount for retaining the housing within a photographic camera and for providing electrical connections to the crystal.

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Inventors: O'Brien, Robert F. (Rochester, NY, US)

Application Number: 528528
Filing Date: 1974-11-29
Publication_date: 1976-11-16
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)
Primary Class(es): 310/339
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US Patent Ref:

3360665	Dec, 1967	Boswell	310/8.
3457461	Jul, 1969	Steinke et al.	310/8.
3462234	Aug, 1969	Branson et al.	310/8.
3475654	Oct, 1969	Ochia; et al.	310/8.
3486075	Dec, 1969	Steinke et al.	310/8.
3502913	Mar, 1970	Osada	310/8.
3509388	Apr, 1970	Mifune et al.	310/8.
3564341	Feb, 1971	Nishiura	310/8.
3585417	Jun, 1971	Helfen	317/DIG.

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Primary Examiner: Budd, Mark O.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Close; T. H.