CUSTOMIZED FILM

Abstract: The present invention is a customized film (1) with an imprinted logo (2) or message designed to provide the camera user flexibility in choosing the position of the logo or message on the final print. The customized logo can be positioned to appear at any of the four corners of the final print. The customized message can be positioned to appear at either the top or bottom of the final print. This customized film with imprinted logos or messages prevents the smearing and damaging effects of writing directly on final prints.

Description: CUSTOMIZED FILM FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to a standard film used to produce pictures from cameras, particularly to a camera film which can create pictures with a specific imprinted logo by customizing the film before it is inserted into the camera. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART It is a generally know fact that standard film currently used to produce pictures are only able to transpire what image was actually photographed. Presently, there is no film on the market that is able to produce any form of writing on the final print. Conclusively, it is impossible to contain any logo or message on the final print without it being manually written after the film has been developed. Conventional and instant film are the two kinds of film used for cameras on the market. A common issue with both disposable and traditional cameras is the inability to write on developed prints. Currently, when an individual wishes to label pictures, he or she must write on the back side of the print. Using ink on the front side will smear and damage color or black and white prints. There is no writing tool on the market that can write on pictures neatly and clearly without damaging the print. Neatly printed messages or logos on final prints would greatly assist an individual ~ in remembering special occasions as well as make the pictures appear more personal. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is an improved standard film which is able to produce logos and/or messages on final prints by utilizing a film which has been pre-imprinted with a customize logo or message by a film manufacturer. The presently invented film provides two method in which to imprint messages and logos on film. The first method is to imprint a message written horizontally along the bottom or top of the film. A strip of opaque material will be concurrently provided in order to cover the imprinted message from exposure to light, thereby ensuring clarity of the message on the final print. The second method is to imprint a customized logo on either the top or bottom of the film. The position of the logo can then be adjusted horizontally, depending on where the user wants the logo to appear on the final print. The adjustments necessary for either of the methods described above are possible provided that a manually loaded camera is being used. Although the presently invented film can be used with automatically loading cameras, the nature of automatic loading prevents the user from knowing where the logo will appear. As a result, the present invention allows the user of a camera to name or title pictures by means of film which has been imprinted with a desired logo or message, resulting in an immaculate and professional final print with a customized logo or message. It is, therefore, the object of the present invention to improve the functions of standardized film presently used in conventional cameras. Accordingly, it is primary object of the present invention to provide a film which is able to produce a neatly printed logo or message on final prints. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an imprinted logo which is a different color than the rest of the film to improve visibility of the logo while the user is loading the film. It is still a further object of the present invention to provide film with an opaque strip for covering messages which have been imprinted on the film. It is another object of the invention to provide a logo which can be printed on any of the four corners of the final print. It is still another object of the invention to provide a customized message which can be printed along the top or bottom of the film. The invention will be described for the purposes of illustration only in connection with certain embodiments; however, it is recognized that those persons skilled in the art may make various changes, modifications, improvements and additions to the illustrated embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment, the appended claims and the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a front view of an individual customized film with an logo imprinted at the corner; FIG. 2 is a front view of a roll of customized film when it is inserted into a camera; FIG. 3 is a front view of the roll of film show in FIG. 2 showing a logo imprinted continuously on each individual frame of film; FIG. 4 is a front view of an individual customized film with an opaque strip covering a message which has been imprinted along the bottom of the film; FIG. 5 is a front view of a roll of the customized film show in FIG. 4 before it is loaded into a camera; FIG. 6 is a front view of the customized roll of film shown in FIG. 5 after it has been inserted into a camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated by way of FIGS. 1 through 6. With specific reference to FIG. 1, a front view of one frame of customized film 1 is shown with a logo 2 imprinted at the fight hand corner. Holes 4 in the top and bottom of the film 1 all the film 1 to be manually loaded into a camera. Referring now to FIG. 2, a front view is shown of the customized film 1 inserted into a camera. A lens 5 is front of the film 1. As light reflected off of an image is received through the lens 5, the film 1 is exposed and the image is imprinted onto the film 1. Since the logo 2 is also part of the imprinted image, it will become part of the final print as well. The logo 2 is initially imprinted on either the top or bottom of the film 1. These logos 2 are imprinted in an evenly spaced manner, as shown in FIG. 3, so that they are placed the size of exactly one frame from one another. Furthermore, the position of a logo is consistent throughout a roll of film 1, so that if it is printed on the top of one frame, it is printed on the top of every frame in that particular roll of film. While the camera user is loading the customized film 1 into a camera, the film 1 can adjusted horizontally by means of holes 4 on the top and bottom if the film 1. It the logo 2 is imprinted on the top of the film 1, the camera user can choose whether the logo 2 will appear on the top- right hand corner or top-left hand corner of the final print by horizontally adjusting the film 1 while loading the camera. It the logo 2 is imprinted on the bottom of the film 1, the camera user can choose between the bottom-right hand corner and bottom-left hand corner in the same manner. The position of the logo 2 which the camera user initially chooses will remain the same throughout the entire roll of film 1. in addition, the logos 2 can be imprinted in a different color than the rest of the film 1. A different colored logo 2 allows the camera user to see it more clearly while loading the film 1 into a camera. It also provides a background which makes the logo visible even on dark spots of a final print. Referring now to FIG. 4, a front view of an individual frame of customized film 1' is shown with a message imprinted along the bottom. An opaque strip 3 is presently covering the section of the film 1' on which a message has been imprinted, thereby preventing the message from being exposed to light. Holes 4 are provided so that the film 1' may be adjusted during loading, as described above. FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of a roll of customized film 1' before it is loaded into a camera. A small slit 7 is provided into which the end 6 of the strip 3 may be inserted and folded, thus anchoring the strip 3. This ensures that the strip 3 does not slide off and expose the message which it must cover. FIG. 6 is a front view of the roll of customized film 1' shown in FIG. 5 after it has been loaded into a camera. As light reflected off of the image is received through the lens 5, the image is imprinted on the film 1'. The portion of the film 1' onto which a message has been imprinted, however, is being covered by the opaque strip 3. Thus, the message is not exposed and will be clearly legible on the final print.

Claims: What is claimed is: 1. An improved film for use in manually loaded cameras wherein the improvement comprises a customized logo imprinted on the top portion of said film. 2. A film as in Claim 1 wherein said customized logo is imprinted on the bottom portion of said film. 3. An improved film for use in manually loaded cameras wherein the improvement comprises a customized message imprinted along the bottom portion of said film. 4. A film as in Claim 3 wherein said customized message is imprinted along the top of said film. 5. A customized logo as in Claims 1 and 2 wherein said logo is imprinted in a different color than the rest of said film. 6. A film as in Claim 3 and 4 wherein an opaque strip is provided to cover said customized message. 7. A film as in Claim 3, 4 and 6 wherein a slit is provided on the leading end of said film.

Inventors: KIM MIN KYUN, KIM SONG KYU, KIM, MIN, KYUN, KIM, SONG, KYU
Applicants: KIM MIN KYUN, KIM SONG KYU, KIM, MIN, KYUN, KIM, SONG, KYU
Application year: 1995
Main classification: G03C11
IPC codes: G03B15, G03B29, G03C1, G03C11