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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142019 | Dolly and track system A dolly and track system is provided that includes a dolly assembly configured to enable tripod-mounted camera angles as well as low profile camera mountings. The camera plate can be positioned at prescribed locations on the dolly assembly to enable optimum view ang... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7854512 | Apparatus for mounting motion picture camera equipment A positioning device for motion picture camera equipment. The positioning device includes a plurality of modular longitudinal rails, a camera mounting plate, means for slidably positioning said plate along said rails, means for joining said rails to form a suitable ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7794088 | Camera support for cinematography equipment The camera support for cinematography equipment has end blocks and side beams forming a perimeter frame with an open central area. The perimeter frame is adapted to mount to a secondary support. Track rails extending along the side beams slidingly mount a trolley pl... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7575324 | Holding assembly for a camera system A holding assembly for a camera system comprises a first pair of support rods connected to the camera system and extending from the camera system and at least one functional device. A first support element having at least a first pair of recesses on a side of the su... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7429139 | Temporary surveillance system A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7390131 | Decoupled weight compensation system for a camera balance-device A camera balance device (1) having a cardanically suspendable pendulum arm (5) which is at least partially straight and whereon a camera fixing device (7) is provided on one side of the cardanic suspension (3) and a modifiable fixing devi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7371028 | Post mounting system A post mounting system for a body mounted camera mounting system includes a grip to go about the post of the system and a vernier clamp. The vernier clamp includes a vernier ring which is slidable axially and fixed angularly to the grip. A vernier nut threadably eng... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7331675 | System for balancing the load for heads for motion pictures or television shootings A system of heads that support a camera with a rotation axis allowing rotation along a −90°/+90° arc, with a connecting rod element on one side pivoted in a position eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the head, and on the other side coupled with a sh... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311452 | Telescoping camera crane A telescoping camera crane has mechanical drive and camera platform leveling systems, allowing for water resistant or submerged operation. Telescoping sections of the crane arm are driven by a hydraulic system, for smooth and near silent extension and retraction mov... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309177 | Camera riser with universal centering ring A camera riser has a centering ring that engages an inner surface or diameter of the raised ring on a camera head. As a result, camera riser can automatically and securely center most camera heads. This saves time in setting up the camera. Even if the castle ring ho... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309080 | Extendable arm for a motor vehicle An extendable arm that extends from a police vehicle towards a pulled over vehicle. The arm allows for two-way communication or document transfer. The police officer can position the extendable arm while seated in the vehicle. The extendable arm includes a main shaf... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303644 | Manufacturing method of optical device A manufacturing method of an optical device includes an optical component housing operation S1 for housing a plurality of optical components in a casing body, an optical component positioning operation S2 for adjusting the positions of the optical comp... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293668 | Manual boom lift method and apparatus Manual boom lift apparatus and method involve a base having three support legs, a fulcrum configured to fixedly mount the legs, a boom member detachably mounted on the fulcrum, the boom member including on either end a counterbalance arm configured for detachably mo... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287731 | Heavy-duty stabilized camera head with camera position sensing A panhead (1) having a counterbalance action suitable for heavy cameras or equipment, and provides instantaneous electronic measurements of head settings and position. The improved counterbalance utilizes a dual-tower dual-axis non-linear mechanism as well as... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286753 | Image capturing apparatus An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing device for generating image data, a line-of-sight-direction/angular velocity detecting portion for detecting biological information, such as the direction of a line of sight of a photographer or the angular ve... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7274805 | Method of driving surveillance camera by using rotary electric machine There is no surveillance camera system optimum for monitoring an important monitor place by a surveillance camera mainly for crime prevention day and night without humans in attendance, which can automatically monitor the place without humans in attendance and, when... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267496 | Temporary surveillance system A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255499 | Cardanic suspension device for a camera balance device Disclosed is a cardiac suspension device (3) for a camera balance device (1), comprising two intersecting joint axes (G1, G2); one of said axes extending vertically (G2) (in a perpendicular manner) during operation and ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252441 | Telescoping camera crane A telescoping camera crane has mechanical drive and camera platform leveling systems, allowing for water resistant or submerged operation. Telescoping sections of the crane arm are driven by a hydraulic system, for smooth and near silent extension and retraction mov... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241060 | Self leveling camera support apparatus A self leveling camera support apparatus and method for helping isolate a camera from rolling motion of a support structure. The apparatus includes a frame having a first end adapted to attach to the support structure and a second end with a pivotal connection. Also... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7239106 | System and method for facilitating fluid three-dimensional movement of an object via directional force A reeving system for filming movies, sporting events, or any other activity that requires fluid movement of a camera or other object to any position within a defined volume of space. To accomplish positioning embodiments move an object throughout three-dimensional s... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232265 | Seat with articulating camera support A support for a video camera comprising a seat, a vertical support frame on one side of the seat, an arm rest on the vertical camera support frame, and an elongated, adjustable boom extending outward from the vertical camera support. The boom is pivotally attached t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226174 | Apparatus for mounting a data/video projector in a portable enclosure The invention relates to an apparatus for securely mounting a data/video projector in a portable enclosure with an adjustable mounting surface for the projector. The invention includes an apparatus that allows for easy adjustment of pitch angle of the projector to a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7209176 | Three-axis remote camera head A remote camera head has a tilt frame attachable to a pan frame at multiple positions. A roll frame is attachable to the tilt frame at multiple positions. The camera head can be expanded or reduced in size as needed based on the space requirements of the camera and ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7199832 | Portable 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 |
| 7191923 | Portable equipment support An articulated equipment support includes a pair of elongated support bars, arranged in fixed, spaced-apart relationship, and having their opposite ends joined respectively by a top cross rod and a bottom cross rod. Pivot pins join the opposite ends of the rods to t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192203 | Cardanic suspension device for a camera balance device Disclosed is a cardanic suspension device (3) for a camera balance device (1), comprising two intersecting joint axes (G1, G2); one of said axes extending vertically (G2) (in a perpendicular manner) and the other (G | 03/20/2007 |
| 7161620 | Moving pedestal for a camera including wheels and sensors for detecting a moving amount thereof A method is provided for picking up an image of an object with a camera mounted via a pan head on a moving pedestal. A reference position on a floor surface on which the moving pedestal moves and a reference angle of the moving pedestal are both set. A moving amount... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160132 | Battery pack—cordless power device interface system A battery pack for a cordless power tool and a cordless power tool and battery pack combination includes the battery pack having a retention member that pivotally engages a retention member of the power tool and a latch system in which one of the battery pack and po... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137747 | Shock and vibration isolator for a camera A shock and vibration isolator for a movie or video camera has a vertical axis system including a base, an arm pivotably attached to the base, and at least one spring connected to the base and to the arm. One or more dampeners are connected to the base and to the ar... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128419 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with improved handle module A remote camera positioning and control system is disclosed that permits a sole operator to use and support a camera out of arm's reach. The system can include a handle module that incorporates, for example, an axially and rotationally moveable grip and a proximal h... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121745 | Telescoping camera crane A telescoping camera crane has mechanical drive and camera platform leveling systems, allowing for water resistant or submerged operation. Telescoping sections of the crane arm are driven by a hydraulic system, for smooth and near silent extension and retraction mov... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7111997 | Temporary surveillance system A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101045 | Automatic pan and tilt compensation system for a camera support structure An automated system for compensating the pan and tilt of a camera head for the movements of a camera support structure and/or a subject matter. A processing system receives signals relating to the movement of the camera support structure, such as the swing, boom and... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7090416 | Self leveling camera support apparatus A self leveling camera support apparatus and method for helping isolate a camera from rolling motion of a support structure. The apparatus includes a frame having a first end adapted to attach to the support structure and a second end with a pivotal connection. Also... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7070277 | Method and apparatus for producing dynamic imagery in a visual medium An apparatus for producing motion pictures using real time composites of computer generated virtual backgrounds and live foreground images recorded on a sound stage includes camera motion tracking, automated lighting control, on-line editing, and production and asse... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059783 | Temporary surveillance system A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055791 | Counter-balancing mechanism A counter-balancing mechanism is provided that includes a support for supporting an article to be tilted about a horizontal axis, and an annular cam movable with the support, wherein the cam has a cam surface which varies in height in a direction normal to the plane... | 06/06/2006 |
