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Class 396/433 - With camouflage structure (e.g., spy camera)


Subclass of Class 396 - Photography
Definition: Subject matter wherein a camera is combined with structure
No. of patents: 17
Last issue date: 11/01/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
8050551Covert camera with a fixed lens
A covert camera for surveillance in an aircraft comprises a front panel that can have an appearance other than a conventional camera. The front panel can include at least one aperture therethrough. A lens can be in or near the aperture, the lens having a field of vi...
11/01/2011
7848637Hidden camera disguised as tissue box
A hidden camera disguised as a tissue box so as for the hidden camera to have the semblance of a tissue box includes: a base, a casing engaged with and fixed in position to the base, a battery chamber, a supporter positioned above the battery chamber and configured ...
12/07/2010
7413357Concealed camera
A concealed camera comprising a housing, a subminiature camera and a peep hole of very small size through which the camera may perceive a large field of vision. With a high resolution camera and the tiny peep hole, the camera may be positioned or located in plain vi...
08/19/2008
7286289Surveillance window
A surveillance window including at least one set of linear polarizer and quarter-waveplate and a reflecting surface. The surveillance window appears dull and opaque to a subject, while allowing a relatively high percentage of light to be transmitted to an observer. ...
10/23/2007
7243477Packaging diaper with deceptive size including vacuum-sealing
A method of disguisedly packaging an absorbent article includes the steps of: volumetrically reducing an absorbent article such that the volume of the absorbent article is less than a nominal volume of the absorbent article; and disposing the volumetrically reduced ...
07/17/2007
7231751Packaging diaper with deceptive outward appearance
A method of disguisedly packaging a diaper includes: disposing a diaper within a substantially air impermeable encasement; creating a vacuum state within an interior space defined by the encasement; and sealing the encasement such that the diaper is completely enclo...
06/19/2007
7187498Surveillance window
A surveillance window including at least one set of linear polarizer and quarter-waveplate and a reflecting surface. The surveillance window appears dull and opaque to a subject, while allowing a relatively high percentage of light to be transmitted to an observer. ...
03/06/2007
6744980Enclosure for wildlife surveillance system and security apparatus therefore
An enclosure for a wildlife surveillance system includes a base configured to house the surveillance system, and a cover coupled to the base. In addition, the enclosure includes a locking assembly that secures the enclosure to a mounting structure. The locking assem...
06/01/2004
6554499Apparatus for supplying consistent, properly exposed and high resolution video images for the purpose of physical identification and process for making same
An apparatus and process for installation for supplying superior closeup images of an individuals face and provide a height measurement device for witnesses for the purpose of identification with the steps of; utilizing sunlight to illuminate a subject's ...
04/29/2003
6497519Compact camera with improved collapsible housing
The collapsible camera includes a base panel with a segmented panel connected thereto. The base panel carries light sensitive media, such as photographic film, and includes a light exposure region. The segmented panel carries a lens thereon. One end of th...
12/24/2002
6449431Enclosure for wildlife surveillance system and security apparatus therefore
An enclosure for a wildlife surveillance assembly includes a base configured to house a surveillance assembly and a cover coupled to the base with a hinge so as to permit rotating movement therebetween. In addition, the enclosure includes a locking assemb...
09/10/2002
6322258Indoor/outdoor surveillance housing with environmental protection
The invention provides an environmental shroud (490, 590) and a camera assembly (40, 50) including such environmental shroud (490, 590) which absorbs and dissipates heat energy that is not reflected and/or deflected from radiation and heat energy that is ...
11/27/2001
6011932Specialty camera
A camera in the shape of an automobile includes a rear face that is substantially identical to a camera and a front shaped like an automobile body. The camera body includes a lens, a viewfinder, a film cannister compartment and a take-up spool compartment...
01/04/2000
5822636Camera-cap combination
A camera-cap with a light manual camera operated by remote control, the camera being attached on the head cover portion of the cap with its lens looking forwardly, and a multipurpose cap which includes: a rear view mirror being placed in front of the cap,...
10/13/1998
5305033Combination camera and flashlight
A combination camera and flashlight is disclosed that includes a flashlight portion having an illumination bulb and a camera portion for recording visual information. A mechanism is also provided for automatically turning off the illumination bulb when th...
04/19/1994
5155474Photographic security system
An intrusion detection apparatus for detecting the presence of an intruder in a forbidden space comprises a sensor, an illumination system, a sound system and a still camera. When the sensor detects the presence of an intruder, it switches on the illumina...
10/13/1992
4676619Portable entertainment unit
A portable entertainment apparatus capable of being held in the palm of the hand includes a multitude of individual yet dependent components arranged within a cubic casing with at least one component operable from and accessible on each of the six planar ...
06/30/1987
 
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