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Class 396/425 - Having release actuator on support


Subclass of Class 396 - Photography
Definition: Subject matter wherein a shutter release is located on the
No. of patents: 46
Last issue date: 08/23/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8002480Mechanically 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 thro...
08/23/2011
7422379Stand for a camera device
A stand for a camera device, the stand comprising an attachment element which is detachably fastened to the camera device and at least one support element which is displaceably connected to the attachment element. The support element is displaceable between at least...
09/09/2008
7290740Portable tripod and universal mounting assembly for an object
A universal mounting assembly for quick mounting of an object to a stand device. The mounting assembly includes a body having a support surface, a front face and an opposed mounting surface configured to mount to the support stand. The front face intersects the supp...
11/06/2007
7280151Video camera with a rotatable grip unit
A video camera is disclosed which can make photographing without any compulsion. A rotary grip is provided on a side face of a camera body so as to be rotatable relative to the camera body, the camera body having an image pickup device, a camera lens and a circuit b...
10/09/2007
7199832Portable photographic device and grip with integrated controls for single handed use
An image-capturing device comprises a lens, flash and viewfinder attached along a central axis of symmetry to the top of a grip having recessed shutter triggers on opposing sides and rear thumb controlled means for adjusting the focus of the lens, powering and contr...
04/03/2007
7142244Digital camera with integrated cable storage
A digital camera apparatus wherein the cable used to link the camera to a processing device is stored within the body of the camera. The camera includes a cover associated with the camera housing that together define a storage cavity. The storage cavity is adapted t...
11/28/2006
7117305Data storage system having cache memory manager
A system interface having: a plurality of front end directors adapted for coupling to a host computer/server; a plurality of back end directors adapted for coupling to a bank of disk drives; a data transfer section having cache memory; a cache memory manager; and, a...
10/03/2006
7111424Fore grip with bipod
A fore grip with a concealable and collapsible bipod has a tubular recess consisting of two cylindrical cutouts the housing for the legs when concealed and as the housing for a sliding piston that deploys the legs. A release has a compression spring positioned betwe...
09/26/2006
7092155Optical device
An optical device includes an optical system mount plate, a casing, and a screw-hole forming part. An optical system is mounted on the optical system mount plate. The optical system mount plate is housed in the casing. The screw-hole forming part is provided on a bo...
08/15/2006
6999797Handle grip for a mobile terminal
The present invention relates generally to an improved handle grip for a mobile terminal such as a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved handle grip for a mobile terminal that can be easily secured to and removed from a...
02/14/2006
6854902Flash bracket with shutter-synchronized spotlight
A portable lighting system for performing photography in poor light situations. The lighting system is composed of a rigid frame consisting of a base portion (124A) for mounting a camera (36) and a raised portion (124B) that uses a ball-joint (
02/15/2005
6826366Lock device for accessory-grip
A lock device is provided for locking an accessory-grip to a camera body. A lock lever is movably supported by a housing. The lock lever is moved and can be stopped at a lock position, a partial release position, and a complete release position. First and second con...
11/30/2004
6773110Camera stabilizer platform and camcorder therefor
A stabilizing platform for attachment to the bottom of the camcorder to steady the filming of subjects with the use of fiber optics positioned along the body of the camcorder to transmit remote control infrared signals to an infrared receiving port on the camcorder....
08/10/2004
6752369Camera steadying device
A camera steadying device for steadying a camera while taking a picture. The camera steadying device includes a body member being designed for being coupled to the camera being held by a user. A flexible extension member extends from the body member. The flexible ex...
06/22/2004
6578967Mounting system for body mounted camera equipment and connector assemblies therefor
A mounting system for body mounted camera equipment includes a tube supported on a three-axis gimbal and having connector assemblies at each end for mounting the equipment. Each connector assembly is made up of two connectors which axially engage. One of ...
06/17/2003
6517260Belt clip movable to ready an electronic device such as an electronic flash
A belt clip is suitable for use with a camera that includes a pair of front and rear cover parts, a main body part between the front and rear cover parts, and a particular device on the main body part that needs electrical energy to be able to operate and...
02/11/2003
6260971Motion picture camera head tie-down device
A motion picture camera head tie-down device and method for securing a motion picture camera head to a camera mount, such as the Mitchell mount. The camera head tie-down device includes a first disk concentrically attached to a second disk. The first disk...
07/17/2001
6169857Connection structure for camera and accessory
A camera system including a camera, and an accessory to be secured to the camera by means of a screw provided to an upper surface of the accessory and a threaded hole formed on a bottom surface of the camera. At least first and second circuits are respect...
01/02/2001
6076978Remote photography device
A camera holder, comprising a mast having a proximal end and a distal end, for supporting a camera having a shutter near the distal end. A camera mounting head is located near the distal end, having an upper plate and a lower plate for mounting the camera...
06/20/2000
6056449Frame 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
5946512Compact camera with variable position handgrip
A camera comprising a spindle for supporting an image recording disk to be rotated about a center axis, and a handgrip which is to be hand held at an angular position, is characterized in that the handgrip is supported for rotation about the center axis t...
08/31/1999
5890025Frame 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...
03/30/1999
5870641Quick-clamping locking plate for a camera
The quick-clamping locking plate for a video or film camera has a dovetail guide and straight guide edges approaching one another conically in the direction of the front end of the plate, and a locking arrangement for locking an insert part fastened to th...
02/09/1999
5768645Disposable camera with alignment means for assisting in taking self/group portrait pictures
The present invention relates to a camera which comprises a camera unit including a housing with a front face and a bottom. A lens assembly is located within the housing and extends to the front face of the housing. A shutter is located within the housing...
06/16/1998
5742859Camera support and stabilizing device
A video camera support device that lessons the dependence on the individual skill and stamina of the operator in producing quality video recordings. The invention overcomes the problems of the prior art, by providing that all operator movements are isolat...
04/21/1998
5177517Photographic camera with integral handle
A phtographic camera includes a handle mounted for swinging movement equally in opposite directions from a center position to right-hand and left-hand positions to permit similar right-hand and left-hand use of the handle. The camera body has an integral ...
01/05/1993
5081478Adjustably mounted camera grip
A camera grip which is removably mounted to the bottom portion of a camera. The camera grip includes a base block removably mounted to the camera bottom portion, an arm block rotatably mounted to the base block by means of a first shaft, a grip block rota...
01/14/1992
5073788Camera support
A camera support for a camera is quickly and easily shiftable between a suspended at-rest position and a pointing ready to use position. The camera support includes an elongated camera frame having a shoulder engaging portion, a camera deck, a side plate ...
12/17/1991
4905030Manually operated handle for panoramic cameras
A manually operated handle for panoramic cameras. The handle has a shaft which extends upwardly for contact with a panoramic camera. The shaft is caused to rotate by the moving of a rack along the side of the handle. A pair of one-way clutches causes the ...
02/27/1990
4752792Camera support and accessory storage apparatus storagrip
The present invention would provide a support for a camera, including a base portion for attaching the camera thereto, the base portion having upright vertically deposed handle member which would be positioned adjacent the wall of the camera, the vertical...
06/21/1988
4746944Handgrip for attachment to optical photographic equipment
A handgrip for attachment to optical photographic equipment comprises a handle (2) and a mounting (1), which can be swivelled relative to each other. The mounting (1) is connected to the equipment, whilst the trigger mechanism (6, 3) for mechanical or ele...
05/24/1988
4600284Grip for a camera
A grip for a camera including a grip body, a fixing mechanism having a manually operable member fixing the grip body to the camera body in a predetermined state and a movable covering for covering the manually operable member of the fixing mechanism....
07/15/1986
4575206Flat camera with a retractable grip member
A disc film type camera is of thin rectangular parallelepiped shape with a vertically medially located objective lens proximate and side face and a grip handle member pivoted to the other side face, a short distance above its bottom, and swingable between...
03/11/1986
4545660Camera handle with retractable bipod support
A handle body is provided with a bipod support which includes a tube pivotable into and out of the body and locked in an adjusted position. The tube contains a pair of retractable legs which when extended, aid in support of a camera connected to the handl...
10/08/1985
4542966Shoulder-hand support for photographic apparatus
A shoulder support for a camera is disclosed, said support being shiftable from a compact stowed condition to an extended operational condition. The device includes a shoulder brace component and a camera support component which are rotatable 90° relativ...
09/24/1985
4530580Telescopic extender for supporting compact camera
A telescopic extender for supporting a compact camera includes a head member to be attached to the camera, a grip to be held and a telescopic rod member connecting the head member to the grip. A screw member is supported by the head member in a manner tha...
07/23/1985
4514067Twin camera, shoulder carry, rotary, stabilization pod
A twin camera shoulder carry stabilizer device comprising a shoulder stock having mount means on opposed surfaces thereof for supporting opposed cameras. The forward part of the device can be rotated axially to bring either of the two cameras into immedia...
04/30/1985
4329041Camera hand grip
The present invention provides a hand grip which makes it possible to hold a camera by the grip fixed under the camera body or by the grip disposed to the left or right alongside the camera body. A release button which is disposed on the grip and by which...
05/11/1982
4306790Camera attachment device
An attachment device is adapted to permit a camera to be positively supported in various positions on a hand-held camera support. The attachment device includes a positioning structure which is slidably engaged by an adapter member secured to a camera. Th...
12/22/1981
4272177Multiple camera mounting bracket
A mounting bracket for holding a plurality of cameras has two vertically spaced parallel camera mounting shelves separated by a pair of hand grips located at the ends of the shelves. The mounting shelves are flat, elongated members, each having an angled ...
06/09/1981
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