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Class 396/420 - Operator supported


Subclass of Class 396 - Photography
Definition: Subject matter wherein a camera operator assists in maintaining
No. of applications: 25
Last issue date: 01/26/2012


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20120020656PORTABLE CAMERA SUPPORT APPARATUS
The present invention is a portable camera support apparatus designed to enable a user to record videos or capture still images while simultaneously performing action sports, aquatic activities, or various other extreme activities. More particularly, such portable camer...
01/26/2012
20110299845MALE CONNECTOR FOR A CAMERA CARRYING DEVICE
A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises a female connector and a male connector. The female connector has a U-shaped slot defined by a pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The male connector has a wedge shaped base, ...
12/08/2011
20110142436Equipment Holster
Embodiments of the invention provide a holster for coupling a camera to an article of clothing, for example, a belt, of a wearer. The holster comprises a camera engaging base plate coupled to a retaining subassembly via a coupling pin. The holster is configured to permi...
06/16/2011
20110097069CAMERA DEVICE
The invention concerns a camera head mount comprising: a strap for encircling the head and means for securing the strap around the head to prevent or hinder slippage of the camera head mount once secured in its mounted position; a camera holding pocket provided on the s...
04/28/2011
20110052178HANDS-FREE CAMERA HOLDER
Embodiments of hands-free camera holders according to the present disclosure can enable a user to obtain the exact picture they want by giving them complete control of the camera position. A hands-free camera holder can include a camera support member, e.g., a platform,...
03/03/2011
20100266270Hand held camera mount
A hand held camera unit comprises a shoulder assembly and a platform assembly for releasably holding a camera. A connector is provided between the shoulder assembly and the platform assembly, and is movable between a locked position wherein the platform assembly is fixe...
10/21/2010
20100254696Camera rig with center-of-gravity correction system
A camera rig with a center-of-gravity correction system, which includes an adjustable shoulder platform, a camera platform connected to the shoulder platform, and an abdominal support system connected to the camera platform. The camera platform is vertically, horizontal...
10/07/2010
20100202769Mechanically activated remote device for actuating camera
A device having a support in the form of a base plate for being fixed to a camera such as with the receptacle for a tripod in the base of the camera, a slotted tube extending from the support for holding a spring loaded plunger rod and an actuator pin extending through ...
08/12/2010
20100104274CAMERA MANIPULATION DEVICE
A camera manipulation device comprising a plate having a top surface, a mounting element for securing a camera to the top surface of the plate, a handle for a user to hold the camera manipulation device and two or more connector elements for connecting the handle to the...
04/29/2010
20090277068Shooting stabilizer
A shooting stabilizer is disclosed having an arm support, a clamp, an optional connection member, one or more optional and securable pivoting means, an optional support leg, and one or more optional affixing means. The shooting stabilizer provides an arm support to stab...
11/12/2009
20090262205Voice activated headset imaging system
A voice activated headset imaging system and elements thereof enable hands-free imaging. Hands-free imaging in some embodiments of the invention comprises receiving by a headset assembly a voice command and executing by the headset assembly an imaging control instructio...
10/22/2009
20090196596CAMERA CARRYING DEVICE
A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises first and second connecting means. The first connecting means has a U-shaped slot which is defined by a curved pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The second connecting means ...
08/06/2009
20080240705Camera bracket
A camera bracket is disclosed which facilitates movement of a camera and its field from the horizontal to the vertical position and maintains the center of the camera lens in exactly the same in relationship to all objects, such as the sun, as long as the photographer d...
10/02/2008
20080205875Telescopic Viewing Device
A viewing device comprising: a handheld telescopic rod; a camera attached at a first end of the rod; and an output device mounted on a bottom half of the rod when fully extended, at an end opposite to the first end, the output device displaying images transmitted by the...
08/28/2008
20080131106Head-Mounted Mouth-Actuated Camera System
A camera mounting system for enabling a person to take pictures or videos hands-free in a wet environment with a water-proof camera is disclosed. The camera is of the type having preferably an electric one or two-position switch actuator. A water-proof actuation cable i...
06/05/2008
20070292125Portable camera support
A portable camera support that includes a handle and a first support member attached to the handle. The first support member is attached to the handle such that the first support member rotates relative to the handle in a first plane. The portable camera support further...
12/20/2007
20070248351Handlebar support apparatus
A fully adjustable, handlebar support apparatus is readily attachable to a hand held video or still camera or to another support device, such as a monopod or tripod and includes a flexible, articulating handle which may be grasped by the camera operator and selectively ...
10/25/2007
20070201861Imaging device
Example embodiments of an imaging device are illustrated and described. ...
08/30/2007
20070053680Apparatus for supporting a camera and method for using the apparatus
A camera support assembly including an elongated support, such as a extensible support, which support extends between a base assembly and a handgrip, whereby a user of the camera may secure a camera to the base assembly and, while holding the handgrip, position the came...
03/08/2007
20070031143Overhead camera support apparatus
An overhead camera support apparatus includes a lower horizontal member having a first end and a second end; at least two vertical legs, each leg having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of each leg being connected to the first end and the second end of the lo...
02/08/2007
20060263081Photographic strobe diffuser
A strobe diffuser attachment for a camera, includes a diffuser body adapted for attachment to a camera, a pair of spaced diffuser lenses mounted in the diffuser body and adapted to be located in front of a range of different integral strobe locations for a camera attach...
11/23/2006
20060262274Folding and adjusting hinge for stabilized equipment support
An improved equipment stabilizing support apparatus having an upper spar associated with the equipment and a lower spar connected by a double-acting type hinge that provides angular displacement between the upper and lower spars to adjustably balance equipment, and angu...
11/23/2006
20060257137Apparatus for supporting a camera by hand
A camera support assembly including an elongated support, such as a extensible support, which support extends between a base assembly and a handgrip, whereby a user of the camera may secure a camera to the base assembly and, while holding the handgrip, position the came...
11/16/2006
20060257138Apparatus for supporting a camera
A camera support assembly including an elongated support, such as a extensible support, which support extends between a base assembly and a handgrip, whereby a user of the camera may secure a camera to the base assembly and, while holding the handgrip, position the came...
11/16/2006
20050249492DUAL CAMERA HELMET MOUNT
The present invention is a dual camera side helmet mount having a mount body divided into two containment compartments. Angular adjustment of the mount relative to the helmet is possible by means of the mounting interface of the mount with the helmet. Each compartment i...
11/10/2005
 
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