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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7387225 | Garment attachable elastomeric lanyard A garment mounted harness having an associated vest and/or back pack having attachment means for engagement of said garment mounted harness to an associated vest or backpack having a plurality of mating attachment ends for attachment of the straps thereto garment th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7372502 | Camera stabilizer A camera stabilizer having a base for supporting a camera; a first support member for placement on a user's shoulder which has an adjustable rod attachable to the rear of the base; and a second support member for placement at or near a user's waist which has a first... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360956 | Camera with strap through hole in protruding area of object side surface 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 wi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7303171 | Adjustable fixing mount An adjustable fixing mount for communication equipment comprises a seat, a horizontal rotary device, a pitch-adjusting device and a swing-adjusting device. The horizontal rotary device is mounted on the seat and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the horizontal... | 12/04/2007 |
| 6962277 | Apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing and diagnostic applications An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing applications that uses a probe, a display, an audio communication device, a computer adapted to receive data from the probe, exchange data with the display, exchange data with the audio communications ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6926184 | Suspended article cover hold down system A system for holding an article suspended by shoulder straps in front of the body of a use against undesired swinging and movement of the article while affording easy release of the article so that it can be raised for viewing, aiming and sighting and that will prov... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6899255 | Forearm camera mount The camcorder support includes an arm/wrist band which completely envelopes the arm and wrist to minimize relative movement there between. A thumb hole is provided permitting the arm/wrist band to cover most of the hand while providing free finger and thumb movement... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6763946 | Holder for removable memory component A holder for a removable memory component of a portable electronic device. The holder includes an electro-statically protective and securely closable pocket removably attachable to the device. ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6737190 | Electronic apparatus In an electronic apparatus in which a battery or a battery pack having a battery cell and a protection circuit packed therein is loaded, as a driving electric power source, in a battery chamber of the body of the electronic apparatus, a DC coupler having the shape s... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6695188 | Body mounted mono-pod camera support assembly An apparatus for supporting a camera in a stable position from an individual's torso comprising, a storage compartment which is defined by upper and lower walls, opposite side walls and front and rear walls, the rear wall further comprising a proximal att... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6669068 | Extendable strap and bag provided with the same A strap device has guides 3, 5 in which slits 7b, 7a, 9a, 9b are formed with central members 3b, 5b intervening therebetween. First ends of straps 11, 13 are secured to the central members 3b, 5b respectively. A second end 11b of the strap 11 passes throu... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6669019 | Light-shielding container for light-sensitive material using light-shielding cloth and light-sensitive material package A light-shielding container for a light-sensitive material has a light-shielding cloth attached to an opening in the container through which the light-sensitive material is passed. The light-shielding cloth shields the opening from light and is formed fro... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6662984 | Carrying device for photographic equipment and the like A carrying device comprising a rigid elongate yoke, extending between two distal ends, a clamping member adapted for engagement with the yoke member to clampingly fix the device on a supportive member of a backpack. At least both ends of the yoke member l... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6648191 | Article carrying harness and method of use A harness for carrying articles comprises a number of straps for article supporting the article during use and storage as well as distributing its weight on a user's body. The harness includes a neck strap and torso attaching straps which help distribute ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6641010 | Shoulder platform for camera A shoulder platform that is well-balanced and stable on an operator's shoulder when the camera is mounted on the platform, allowing hands-free balance of the mounted camera. The shoulder platform has an elongated bent frame, a shoulder mount affixed below... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6538623 | Multi-media data collection tool kit having an electronic multi-media "case" file and method of use A wearable and mobile multi-media data collection tool kit for creating an electronic investigation record. The wearable and mobile multi-media data collection tool kit includes an electronic multi-media "Case" file for processing a plurality of multi-med... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6315180 | Camera mount A camera mount for supporting a camera in a motor vehicle in which an elongated tubular body supports a pivotally mounted camera with the tubular body attached to headrest supports in a seat of a vehicle with the camera disposed substantially centrally re... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6305537 | Camera carrying case A camera carrying case includes a sleeve having a camera receiving hollow and a pair of opposite open ends that are individually configured to permit camera insertion into the hollow. A pair of spaced elastic expandable strips between the open ends each i... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6293449 | Handle-bar camera support and method therefor A handle-bar camera support and method therefor, comprising a vertical support member, a camera receiving member, and a handle-bar coupling member allowing attachment of the vertical support member to the handle-bar of a vehicle. A camera can be secured t... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6264379 | Camera with carry strap having ornamental figure A camera comprising a housing, and a carry strap attached to the housing to permit the carry strap to be longitudinally extended from the housing as a closed loop to receive one's hand in the closed loop and being elastic to be stretched around the housin... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6231017 | Mount bar for video recording and display devices A mount bar for supporting video equipment in a motor vehicle in which an elongated bracket supports a pivotally mounted camera and a video image display in a frame selectively attached to the mount bar, with the opposing ends of the mount bar for being a... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6217095 | Hand strap for a portable apparatus A hand strap for a portable apparatus is disclosed which can be easily and surely held by hand, prevents the apparatus from being dropped by accident, and reduces the cost. The hand strap is made up of a strap body implemented by one or two strings or str... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6149112 | Motion stable camera support system A portable camera support system (10) has a tubular main support body (14) extending along a generally vertical axis between an upper end (18) and a lower end (16) for movably supporting a motion picture camera (12). The support system (10) is adapted for... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6134388 | Camera housing and accessory belt clip/carry strap retainer which secures housing parts together A camera housing includes a front cover part and a rear cover part which have two adjacent end portions provided with respective concavities that similarly extend inward to define adjacent concave surfaces of the two end portions. The two end portions con... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6116485 | Camera mount An improved bracket for connecting a camera mount to rectangular supports for headrests in automobiles is disclosed. A camera support having extendable telescopic legs for bearing against a surface in the automobile provides improved support for larger, h... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5988468 | Exposed film container A container for exposed film cartridges that permits swift, one-handed insertion of such cartridges while securely containing them after insertion is disclosed. A pouch with stiffened walls has a circular opening covered by overlapping flaps made of a fle... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5931363 | Film carrier A film carrier including a strap adapted to be worn by an individual and which is selectively connected to one or more belt segments which support a plurality of receptacles for housing rolls of film and wherein each receptacle includes a removable lid wh... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927580 | Quick release lateral closure system A quick release connector system is provided for interconnecting a frequently used portable accessory item with a support body. The system utilizes a clasp having a back wall spaced apart from a stationary wall. The stationary wall includes an enlarged op... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5927579 | User attachable device for securing single use cameras and the like on clothing A ready to use, self contained article holding device for use on clothing to hold and support articles of a suitable kind like single use cameras. This device has on one end a protective liner (51) that is peeled off to expose an adhesive (50) that is on ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5862967 | Equipment support frame for use with backpacks and the like A frame system that converts to a four-leg support base for use with backpacks. The base eliminates the need to carry a tripod or monopod. Two threaded bosses are use to accommodate attachments such as a shooting rest or to accommodate surveillance or tes... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5839704 | Camera support device A device for supporting a camera or similar device comprising; a vertical rod, a camera mount on top of said rod, a vertically positionable bracket which may be placed along or about said rod, an upper support arm attached to said bracket which can be bot... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5833101 | Camera mount A mount for use in an automobile to support a camera for recording images during operation of the automobile. The camera mount comprises an elongate member extending between and rigidly connected to the headrest supports in the seat of the car. A camera m... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5823140 | Variable focus multidirectional video or camcorder platform apparatus Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5810166 | Bag closure A circumferential closure for a bag which permits hinged opening of the bag at substantially all position on the circumference and selected full or partial closure. The closure comprises a single zipper (or similar closure mechanism) track wherein one end... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806734 | Body mounted camera support A body-mounted camera support which includes a generally ring-shaped, neck-encircling member to which a camera support assembly is pivotally connected. The camera support assembly includes a support platform for supporting the camera, a platform supportin... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5738256 | Adaptable aiming support An adaptable aiming support device includes a waist belt for securing the device to a person's waist. A rigid base plate is affixed to the waist belt and includes a bracket mounted thereon. An extendible and retractable support rod is mounted to and pivot... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5725136 | Video camera holder A camera holder is provided which has a support structure which is generally a single arcuate bar. Attached to one end of the support structure is a body rest member, adapted to fit comfortably against the upper torso of the user. Attached to the other en... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5673829 | Carrier apparatus for containers and small objects A carrier apparatus for holding an object such as a film canister is disclosed. The carrier comprises a flexible elastic body having a ring portion adapted to receive and hold the object therein, an eyelet portion having an aperture therethrough and an el... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5632428 | Restraining device A restraining strap includes a waistband for circumferentially transversing the waist of the user having thereon a yoke. The yoke comprises a first length and a second length when extended from the waistband, where each of the first and second lengths has... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5620120 | Fixing apparatus for a portable telephone A fixing apparatus for a portable telephone includes an engaging device connected to the portable telephone, a socket for detachably receiving the engaging device, and a cramp connected to the socket for fixing itself and the socket on an objective body s... | 04/15/1997 |
