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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997808 | Device for reduction of angular distortion in photograpy A camera mount, comprising a camera mounting portion, wherein a camera can be removably coupled to the camera mounting portion, such that a photographic plane of the camera is parallel to a photographic plane of the camera mounting portion; a rail portion, wherein t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7871205 | Base for underwater camera A base, securely attachable to any type of watertight housing for an underwater camera without causing rotational displacement during its use for underwater photography, includes an elongated main body and a holder plate disposed on the main body which is transverse... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7753599 | Accessories and accessory attaching devices with retractable externally threaded member An accessory includes an apparatus-side portion and an accessory-side portion to be attached to the apparatus-side portion. The accessory-side portion includes a surface, an internally threaded portion open on the surface, and an externally threaded member to be rot... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7736072 | Battery pack for a camera A battery pack for a camera includes a main housing for containing one or more batteries. An adaptor electrically connected to the one or more batteries protrudes from the main housing and is configured for electrical engagement with a camera supported on the main h... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7452142 | Device to reduce angular distortion in photography A camera mount, comprising a camera mounting portion, wherein a camera can be removably coupled to the camera mounting portion, such that a photographic plane of the camera is parallel to a photographic plane of the camera mounting portion; a rail portion, wherein t... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7440685 | Three-dimensional photographic shelf A three-dimensional photographic shelf that is highly controllable, adjustable and portable. A loading turntable of the shelf for loading a photographic subject has the functions of horizontal rotation for different angles and vertical angles switches while cooperat... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434776 | Mounting method and system A method and system are disclosed, may include a mounting device for a piece of equipment having an accessory receptacle. The mounting device may include at least two arms connected together providing at least two rotation axes, a mounting stud for mating with the a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430012 | Focusing auxiliary device of image-capturing apparatus A focusing auxiliary device of an image-capturing apparatus includes a base and an extension rod. The base is arranged on the image-capturing apparatus. The extension rod is coupled to and movable relative to the base for sustaining against a supporting surface so a... | 09/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7293924 | Shoulder mounted support assembly to hold camera or camcorder A lightweight collapsible, shoulder mounted camera support assembly for carrying a camcorder or camera and holding the same steady during operation has a front and rear portion for mounting a battery to counterbalance the weight of the camera or camcorder mounted on... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273321 | 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 att... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261476 | Multi-component assembly mounting system A mounting assembly for facilitating the mounting components of a modular system involving a plurality of separate components that are required operationally to interrelate relative to each other when in use so that the relative setting of such components in vertica... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7184658 | Automatic flash switching rotational strobe frame In the realm of professional photography, and those amateur wanting professional results, when photographing people, the illumination devices must be located directly above and on the centerline of the camera lens. This is the desired effect as not to have shadows b... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7123304 | Hinge for an LCD monitor of a video movie camera A hinge for an LCD monitor of a video movie camera is composed of a vertical axle, a barrel, a horizontal axle, a positioning disk, two resilient dished washers, and a seat. The vertical axle is secured on the camera. The barrel is pivotally mounted on the vertical ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097368 | Camera stabilizer A camera stabilizer having a base with an aperture in front and in back, and in alignment with one other. A shoulder support, removably attachable to the base, has an adjustable rod extending forward of it with a detent at its distal end. The adjustable rod inserts ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7033088 | Camera rig According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a camera rig suitable for handheld use comprising a frame and means to attach a camera inside of said frame. The present invention therefore provides a mobile support for a camera, such as a digi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017873 | Portable stand Portable stand, in particular a portable stand for holding and supporting video cameras, photo-cameras and other optical recording devices, consisting of an oblong basic body; a lower handle mounted to the lower end of the basic body by a first holding element, wher... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6979137 | Weather shield for camera The invention is an apparatus for shielding a camera having an arm that is removably mounted to a body of the camera and a hand-grippable handle of an umbrella is removably mounted to the arm. The umbrella handle is preferably removably mounted in a housing attached... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6956614 | Apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in collaborative applications An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in collaborative applications that uses a general inspection camera, a detailed inspection camera, a display, a computer adapted to use wireless communication and to facilitate collaborative applications, a batte... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6932494 | Germicidal lamp retaining assembly An angled germicidal lamp is used to illuminate a coil and drain pan for optimum energy utilization. An angled mount formed of two retention clips positions a germicidal lamp at a desired angle. A security access cover ensures that the germicidal lamp is disconnecte... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929409 | Shoulder mounted support assembly to hold camera of camcorder A lightweight collapsible, shoulder mounted camera support assembly for carrying a camcorder or camera and holding the same steady during operation has a front and rear portion for mounting a battery to counterbalance the weight of the camera or camcorder mounted on... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6862407 | Camera stabilizer platform and camcorder therefor A stabilizing platform for attachment to the bottom of a hand held camcorder to steady the filming of subjects with the use of fiber optics in the body of the platform to send remote control infrared signals to the infrared receiving port on the camcorder. The platf... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6776539 | Camera bracket The present invention is a bracket for use with a camera and a flash unit. The bracket comprises a base support member having a mounting portion adapted to engage with the bottom surface of the camera and a vertical support member having a first end portion engaged ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6768868 | Motion detector camera A motion detector camera includes a camera mechanism mounted inside a housing, a motion detector exposed on a surface of the housing, and a controller for controlling the camera mechanism in response to signals received from the motion detector. The motion detector ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6757011 | Vibration isolator for TV camera An EFP lens device is attached to a mount frame of a lens supporter, and an adapter-type vibration isolator is fixed to the back face of the mount frame. An ENG camera is attached to the back of the vibration isolator. The vibration isolator automatically checks inf... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6735387 | Motion detector camera A motion detector camera including a housing having a mounting member in a bottom surface for mounting the housing to a tripod, the housing having an film advance mechanism for automatically advancing a film of the camera after each exposure. The camera includes a w... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6663299 | Universal mounting for camera and flash attachment units A universal camera and flash unit mount having a camera mounting plate to which a handle may be detachably connected. A camera mounting plate is adjustably carried on the mount. The end of the handle, as well as the mount having ball joint to which flash ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6601999 | Video camera bracket This invention is related to a camcorder bracket, that may be held by either one or both hands of the user in a variety of positions, and which will support several camcorder accessories and can be disassembled into smaller parts for easy storage and tran... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6547456 | Portable system for digital photo management A system for digital photo management comprises: a harness; a digital camera; a computer control unit; a wireless data exchange component; a printer; and a battery. The computer control unit begins a process of printing a coupon associated with a digital ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6229569 | Electronic camera An electronic camera comprises a casing in which a photographing section is accommodated; a rotating member mounted rotably to the casing; a plurality of light amount regulating members for regulating a light amount incident to the photographing section; ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6229961 | Nearby photography adapter attachable and detachable to and from camera A nearby photography adapter includes a photographic range and camera-to-subject distance indicating frame, a flashlight correcting auxiliary plate, and a distance knob interfering projection. The photographic range and camera-to-subject distance indicati... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6104886 | Print system and electronic camera A print system comprises an electronic camera with an auto-power-off function, for taking in image formation of a subject image, and a printer for printing the image information taken in the electronic camera. The auto-power-off function is disabled durin... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6091453 | Hand held remote camera The present invention is a simple, rugged, preferably hand-held video camera and light source useful for inspection of a remote or obstructed field of view. The invention is particularly adapted for use by automobile mechanics and others, as a replacement... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6082691 | Shaft rotator A compact configuration of a video camera was conventionally hindered by a control mechanism which required a large space in a casing of a VTR unit. In the present invention, a reference numeral 6 represents a rotating shaft of a monitor screen unit (2), ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6056449 | Frame assembly for supporting a camera A frame assembly for supporting a portable video or other camera. The assembly comprises a rigid frame, having a front, and a rear. A pair of shoulder rests are connected to the frame and constructed to rest on the shoulders of an operator. A pair of hand... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6042277 | Camera flash bracket A camera flash bracket comprising a rotary bracket on which the camera may be mounted, an "L" arm rotatably connected to the rotary bracket, a flash arm fixedly connected to the "L" arm for supporting a flash, means, with at least a portion of said means ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6019326 | Video enhancement kit A video enhancement kit is provided for use with a support, a video camera, a magnification lens assembly, and a plurality of couples. The kit preferably includes an elongated base strip removably coupled to the support with the video camera removably cou... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6000859 | Camera and flash unit positioning device The present invention is a device for use by a person to orientate a camera in either a horizontal or vertical position while allowing the person to position the light source of a flash unit above the lens of the camera. In one embodiment, the device comp... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5829652 | Body-conformable apparatus A body-conformable apparatus that includes a platform that is configured to removably and adjustably receive a photography device and maintain the device in an operative position for use by a user. The platform is removably and adjustably mounted on a fle... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5805944 | Alternative camera carry-strap and lens cap A camera comprising a taking lens, and a carry-strap and associated lens cap attached to the camera. The carry-strap is configured to be looped around the camera in order to position the lens cap over the taking lens and, alternatively, to be extended as ... | 09/08/1998 |
