Microform printer
CA 1315589 C · Owner: Tameran, Inc. · Inventors: Wise, David S.
Overview
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A broad magnification ratio range microform to paper, printing system includes a fixed focal length objective lens a, selectively adjustable short zoom mirror assembly a selective-, ly adjustable long zoom mirror assembly and optical switching means selectively to exclude or include the long zoom mirror assembly to provide the optical path length needed for the magnification ratio selected. The printing system may include an aperture shutter assembly positioned immediately adjacent the image slit of the optical system, the aperture shutter assembly having two blades operative to set the aperture width therebetween to control drum exposure and also operative selectively to close the aperture …
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- Granted April 6, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 6, 2010.
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