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Motion picture projector system

CA 1099548 A · Owner: Airborne Mfg. Co. · Inventors: Merkel, Stephen L.; Small, Charles B.; Norton, Barton F.

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A projector for motion picture film includes a servo motor which is controlled to advance film frame by frame to a projection station. A capstan on each side of the projection station is controlled to maintain film loops of substantially constant size and an associated reel motor delivers film to and takes film from each capstan. Each associated capstan and reel motor are controlled so as to maintain substantially constant tension on the film. A film guide defines the projection station and also includes provision for masking peripheral areas of each frame. Each capstan and an associated pinch roller are designed so as to eliminate creeping of film from between the two. A circuit for …

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  • Granted April 21, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 21, 1998.
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FiledAugust 25, 1977
GrantedApril 21, 1981
Term endedApril 21, 1998
Patent numberCA 1099548 A
Classification (IPC)G03B21/48 +2 more

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1978198119841987199019931996Application filedAug 25, 1977Patent grantedApril 21, 1981Term endedApril 21, 1998

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