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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120014686 | ENHANCED CAMERA TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD An enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera co... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110243544 | CAMERA CARRYING DEVICE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM 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 pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The second connecting means has a p... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110081143 | ENHANCED CAMERA TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD An enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera co... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20100316369 | WRIST OR ARM STRAP WITH HINGED MOUNT FOR CAMERA A device capable of attaching a portable handheld camera to the wrist or arm of a human user is disclosed. The device is a multi-component detachable band of fabric or other material designed to encircle a user's wrist or arm, and hold a small handheld camera to the use... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100284681 | ENHANCED CAMERA TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD As discussed herein, an enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Follow... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100150542 | IMAGE PICK-UP APPARATUS An image pick-up apparatus that enables to be taken out from a pocket and the like quickly, to be held certainly, and to be operated easily by a user. An image pick-up unit takes a picture of a subject. An operation unit is operated to instruct about an image-pickup ope... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100054724 | CAMERA CARRYING DEVICE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM 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 pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The second connecting means has a p... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20090074399 | CASE FOR ACCOMMODATING A CAMERA A case for accommodating a camera includes a wrist cuff, a connector secured to the wrist cuff, and a strap having opposite ends coupled to the connector. The wrist cuff includes two elastic members, and a through hole with two openings at opposite ends of the through h... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090003820 | Strap for Cameras and Video Recorders As one example, it features: “Gel Strap”: It is a removable strap, whose position or length can be adjusted at the gel pads, by the user, to provide an optimal and personalized comfort solution. It also features: “Male-female plug strap”, for connectivity for el... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20090003821 | GRIP DEVICE AND IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME A grip device and an image photographing apparatus are provided in which a user can photograph an object at any intended angle by freely changing a position of his or her hand while holding the image photographing apparatus. The image photographing apparatus includes a ... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20080292303 | ENHANCED CAMERA TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD As discussed herein, an enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Follow... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080219657 | Portable Electronic Apparatus A portable electronic apparatus includes an exterior member which has an opening and houses a main body. A part of the main body is exposed through the opening. The apparatus also includes a lid which is attached to the exterior member so as to cover or uncover the open... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080159731 | IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS An image photographing apparatus includes a main body, a first button manipulation unit placed on the main body to be used in a high angle photographing operation, and a second button manipulation unit placed on the main body to be used in a low angle photographing oper... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080063392 | IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY APPARATUS An image photography apparatus enabling a user to capture an object by freely changing a position of the hand according to an angle shot while gripping the image photography apparatus. The image photography apparatus includes a main body and a rotation unit rotatably in... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20070280675 | Harness System For Attaching Camera To User A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness (1a) that facilitates convenient carry, access, and secure use of a camera during participation in a physical activity. Camera harness (1a) is comprised of an adjustable strap system for attachi... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070201847 | Fully Automatic, Head Mounted, Hand and Eye Free Camera System And Photography A Fully Automatic, Head Mounted, Hand and Eye Free Camera System and Photography are disclosed. The Fully Automatic, Head Mounted, Hand and Eye Free Camera System consist of three components: A) a Head Mounted Camera Header, B) a Portable Personal Computer, and C) a Han... | 08/30/2007 |
| 20060204241 | Camera A camera is provided where it is easy for a user to grip a camera body, it is easy for the user to operate, and it is advantageous for improving handling and manageability. A grip belt is provided at the right side surface of a camera body. The grip belt has a first bel... | 09/14/2006 |
| 20060024045 | Camera A camera is disclosed, to which a strap can be attached without reducing the space inside the camera body. The camera comprises a first exterior member, which constitutes an object side surface of a camera body. A first area of the first exterior member protrudes with r... | 02/02/2006 |
| 20060008269 | Harness system for attaching camera to user A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness (1a) that facilitates convenient carry, access, and secure use of a camera during participation in a physical activity. Camera harness (1a) is comprised of an adjustable strap system for attachi... | 01/12/2006 |
