Kodak patent, 5,371,562 - New equipment.....?

[P3D <Lonnie.Hughes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I asked Kodak about a recent post on a patent for a STEREOSCOPIC DISK AND 
VIEWER. 
Information only, Regards, Lonnie/Orlando FL

>        Thank you for your note inquiring about where to direct a question
>regarding US patents and Kodak products. Although I can't be sure until I
>know what the question is, I am probably the best person to start with.
>
>Leigh Gassler 
>Corporate Commercial Affairs  
>Eastman Kodak Company
>343 State Street 
>Rochester N.Y. 14650-0508 



>At 10:14 AM 10/16/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Leigh, Thanks for your response.
>
>I am one of many who take pictures in stereo.  I utilize old Kodak, Realist, 
>and TDC equipment and am always looking for 'easier' alternatives.   In a 
>recent search of patents, #5,371,562 was found, issued Dec 6, 1994, to 
>Timothy Hahm and Joseph Mainco of Kodak for a "STEREOSCOPIC DISK AND VIEWER
>and 
>METHOD OF MAKING".  The abstract read as follows:  "A stereoscopic disk for 
>viewing stereo images in a binocular viewer includes a film disk with a 
>plurality of stereo image pairs disposed around the perphery of the film disk, 
>sandwiched between two pairs of disks of opague material defining windows, in 
>which the stereo images on the film are viewed."
>
>My questions is, Does/is Kodak making such a camera/film combination?  Is it 
>available on the market?  Future plans?  Of course, many (millions of) people 
>world-wide who are into stereo photography would probably jump at the 
>opportunity to own this device. 
>
>I will probably be posting your response on the 'PHOTO 3D' database that
>exists 
>on the internet.   Here's hoping it's positive.
>
>Regards,
>
>Lonnie


        Lonnie - Thank you for clarifying your inquiry. We recognize that a
number of people share your interest in stereoscopic imaging products, and
we continue our ongoing assessment of various commercial possibilities.
While we are not prepared to comment on future products prior to press
release, I can report that we do not currently offer a product/system such
as the one described in your note. However, you can be sure we proceed with
our evaluation of potential stereo systems and appreciate your encouragement.

Leigh Gassler 
Corporate Commercial Affairs  
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street 
Rochester N.Y. 14650-0508 


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