Title: Camera device

Abstract: A simplified compact preloaded camera including a mechanism for automatically advancing the film and resetting the shutter. The camera includes a one-piece molded body having walls which define viewfinder, film supply, film exposure and takeup areas. Film is wound on a pretensioned spring-driven spool which is released after each picture is taken in order to advance the film to the next frame. A simple shutter mechanism is included, and both the resetting of the shutter mechanism and film advancement are controlled by a single spring. The camera is designed to be used while in a box. When a roll of film is completed, the box is sealed shut and mailed to the processor.

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Inventors: Skarman, John S. (Corona del Mar, CA, US)

Application Number: 034425
Filing Date: 1979-04-30
Publication_date: 1980-10-07
Assignee: A 1000 Words Incorporated (North Hollywood, CA)
Primary Class(es): 396/6 396/284, 396/387, 396/395
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US Patent Ref:

590752	Sep, 1897	Cook	354/253.
1991146	Feb, 1935	Fuerst	354/250.
2047263	Jul, 1936	Green	354/253.
2053513	Sep, 1936	Blattner	354/253.
2186639	Jan, 1940	Hutchiso, Jr.	354/253.
2206532	Jul, 1940	Galter	354/253.
3590711	Jul, 1971	Milanese	354/213.
3685414	Aug, 1972	Good	354/204.

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Primary Examiner: Hix, L. T.
Assistant Examiner: Tarcza, Thomas H.
Attorney: Zaitlen; Richard H.