Motography (1912)

124 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. VII, No. 3. jecting at such rapid rate as to result in persistence of vision images of successive positions of the object or objects in motion, as observed from a fixed and single point of view, a sensitized tape-like film, and a means for so moving the film as to cause the successive images to be received thereon separately and in single-line sequence. 2. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a single camera, and means for passing a sensitized tape-film at a high rate of speed across the lens of the camera and for exposing successive portions of the film in rapid succession, substantially as set forth. ;. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a single camera, and means for passing a sensitized tape-film across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion, and for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. 4. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a single camera, and means for passing a sensitized tape-film across the lens at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion, and for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, the periods of rest being greater than the periods of motion, substantially as set forth. 5. An unbroken transparent or translucent tape-like photographic film having thereon equidistant photographs of successive positions of an object in motion, all taken from the same point of view, such photographs being arranged in a continuous straight-line sequence, unlimited in number save by the length of the film, substantially as described. 6. An unbroken transparent or translucent tape-like photographic film provided with perforated edges and having thereon equidistant photographs of successive positions of an object in motion, all taken from the same point of view, such photographs being arranged in a continuous straight-line sequence, unlimited in number save by the length of the film, substantially as described. THE CLAIMS OF THE FIRST REISSUE PATENT, 12,037. 1. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sensitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of and longitudinally movable with respect to the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion; and a shutter exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. 2. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens ; a single sensitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; a continuously-rotating driving shaft ; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a continuously-rotating shutter operated by said shaft for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. 3. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens ; a single sensitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens; a continuously-rotating driving shaft; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; a shutter exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest ; and a reel revolved by said shaft with variable speed for winding the film thereon after exposure, substantially as set forth. 4. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for_ the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a single camera, and means for passing a sensitized tape-film across the lens at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion, and for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, the periods of rest being greater than the periods of motion, substantially as set forth. THE CLAIMS OF THE SECOND REISSUE PATENT, 13,329. 1. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera bavins a single stationary lens; a single sensitized tape-film sup ported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a shutter exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. 2. _ An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sensitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens; a continuously-rotating driving-shaft; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a continuously-rotating shutter operated by said shaft for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. 3. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sensitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate 'Section crossing the lens ; a continuously-rotating driving-shaft ; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; a shutter exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest; and a reel revolved by said shaft with variable speed for winding the film thereon after exposure, substantially as set forth. 4. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens ; a single sensitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion, said feeding devices comprising means proportioned to cause the devices to so advance the film that its periods of rest shall exceed its periods of motion and a shutter exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. 5. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sensitized perforated tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices provided with teeth engaging the perforations of such intermediate section of the film and moving it across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a shutter exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth. Comparing the claims of the first reissue with the claims of the original patent, it is noted that the original patent had claims covering a camera in which the film might move continuously, whereas the first reissue had only claims in which it was specified that the film should move intermittently and that the exposure of the image should be made while the film was motionless. Comparing the claims of the second reissue with the claims of the first reissue, it is noted that the first three claims are identical, while the fourth and fifth claims of the second reissue are narrower in scope, and cover nothing which would not be covered by the claims of the first reissue. The gain in the recent reissue therefore seems to be a gain of nine years, the expiration of the patent being extended by that amount by reason of the reissuance. The complete drawings and descriptive text of the Reissue No. 13,329 are as follows, the claims having been given above : The purpose I have in view is to produce pictures representing objects in motion throughout an extended period of time which may be utilized to exhibit the scene including such moving objects in a perfect and natural manner by means of a suitable exhibiting apparatus, such as that described in an application filed simultaneously herewith, (Patent No. 493,426, dated March 14, 1893.) I have found that it is possible to accomplish this end by means of photography.