Class 396/12 - Support or holder

Subclass of Class 396 - Photography
Definition: Subject matter including means for supporting the camera
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 03/20/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8139932	Imaging system and method An optical imaging system is provided for an airborne platform or the like, including an image acquisition unit having an optical axis and configured for providing images in a direction along said axis, the image acquisition unit being mounted to a pointing mechanis...	03/20/2012
8000588	Miniaturized turret-mounted camera assembly A light weight camera mounting assembly allowing for tilt and pan of a camera through a significant portion of a spherical rang of view with minimal parts count, minimal weight and minimal weight in the rotated portion of the assembly. A retraction/extension assembl...	08/16/2011
7899311	Removable shutter for a camera The present invention is a camera system having a rigid camera frame to receive a removable shutter and serve as a releasable attachment point for the camera lens system and image receiving means. An adaptor and wedge have complementary contact points that allow con...	03/01/2011
7840124	Optical table for aircraft and method therefor An optical bench for mounting in an interior compartment of a flight pod has a substantially flat top surface. A bottom surface is attached to the top surface. The bottom surface is shaped to conform to a shape of the interior compartment of the flight pod. A core m...	11/23/2010
7364128	Methods and apparatus for support mechanism assembly Methods and apparatus for a support mechanism are provided. The support mechanism includes an engagement pin including an engagement surface and a latch surface wherein the engagement pin is coupled to a base. The support mechanism also includes a pawl that includes...	04/29/2008
7324747	Aircraft fuselage element and method of taking a number of pictures An aircraft fuselage element (26) with a fuselage body (30) which forms an internal cavity (40) and which includes a viewing window (32, 34). To provide for taking substantially distortion-free high-resolution pictures in the infrared wav...	01/29/2008
7274868	Method and apparatus for creating aerial panoramic photography An aerial photography apparatus that comprises a remote controlled piloted aircraft, a platform, a camera, and a remote wireless transmitter for operating and controlling the apparatus. The remote controlled piloted aircraft is attached to the top side of the platfo...	09/25/2007
7264220	Gimbal system A gimbal system. The gimbal system may include space-saving features configured to accommodate one or more payload components, thus increasing the payload capacity of the gimbal ball without necessarily increasing the outer dimensions of the gimbal ball. Alternative...	09/04/2007
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
7068927	Frame assembly for supporting a camera A generally C-shaped frame portion having upper and lower generally horizontal arms and a generally vertically positioned connecting member partially surrounds a camera receiving space. A plate pivotally mounted to the lower arm provides a mounting point for a camer...	06/27/2006
7050107	Interface device for extending camcorder use over the electromagnetic spectrum An interface device connects a camcorder to a camera operating in the non-visible electromagnetic spectrum to form a portable unitary system. The interface device provides a mechanical connection between the camcorder and the camera. A video cable carries video imag...	05/23/2006
7000883	Method and apparatus for stabilizing payloads, including airborne cameras Methods and apparatuses for stabilizing payloads, including airborne cameras, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus employs a gimbal system in which the camera is mounted, together with suitable motors for pointing the camera by actuating this gimbal syste...	02/21/2006
6658207	Method of framing reconnaissance with motion roll compensation An electro-optical roll-framing camera is described in which successive overlapping frames of scene imagery are generated by an electro-optical imaging array. Image motion compensation is performed electronically to stop or freeze image motion caused by t...	12/02/2003
6424804	Modular airborne flir support and extension structure A modular camera support and extension structure which removably mounts on the seat tracks of a conventional aircraft and extends through a cargo pod door during usage, including a box structure containing a plurality of vertical rails which support a tra...	07/23/2002
6394156	Method for cutting trees in the vicinity of a power line and a topping saw A method for cutting trees (18) in the vicinity of a power line (10) using a topping saw (17) suspended from a helicopter (15) in such a way that the helicopter is flown in the direction of the power line (10) so close to the electricity wires (12) that t...	05/28/2002
6209834	Optical imaging mount apparatus Optical image sensor mounting apparatus to mount an image sensor to a mount structure includes a frame with a pivot coupling and X-Y translation apparatus interconnecting the frame to the mount structure. The pivot coupling is operable to set the angular ...	04/03/2001
6191547	Focus control for search lights The focus angle of a search light mounted on a helicopter or other platform is narrowed or widened by rotating a bidirectional focus control cam in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction as selected by a manually operated three-position control switch ...	02/20/2001
5884867	Stabilizing apparatus This invention discloses an apparatus for stabilizing a payload assembly including a payload, a maintaining apparatus for at least temporarily maintaining the payload in an airborne environment, and an elongate connection apparatus, which when extended ha...	03/23/1999
5765043	Enclosure having movable windowed portions An enclosure for housing and protecting a device adapted to be continuously aimed at an external target object. The enclosure includes inner and outer windowed portions which are movable relative to one another in response to movements of the device. The ...	06/09/1998
5752088	Aerial photography device An aerial photography device is disclosed. The device includes a blimp filled with lighter than air gas or some other structure which will keep the device aloft. The device will also include a servo platform for positioning and moving the aerial photograp...	05/12/1998
5589901	Apparatus and method for synchronizing search and surveillance devices A search and surveillance system is describes in which two separate devices, typically a searchlight and an infrared and/or video camera, can be directly linked electronically through one device's comparator, without inclusion of an intermediate coordinat...	12/31/1996
5568189	Aerial support platform mechanism with five axes of motion An aerial support platform is supported to extend below, and intermediate of, a pair of parallel cables mounted along respective opposite walls of a studio. A carriage rides on each of the parallel cables, and another pair of cables extends to connect the...	10/22/1996
5531403	Attachment frame for mounting camera equipment to an aircraft An attachment frame for mounting camera equipment to an aircraft such as a helicopter. The frame is adapted to be readily detachably mounted to attach points located adjacent the rear seat support within the rear passenger compartment. For added strength,...	07/02/1996
5426476	Aircraft video camera mount An aircraft video camera mount provides for the removable, temporary attachment of a video camera and associated tilt and pan mechanisms to the upper end of the wing strut of a high wing airplane, or alternatively to a suitable strut of another aircraft t...	06/20/1995
5374012	Suspension device for linking an on-board equipment item to the structure of a vehicle The invention relates to a suspension device for linking an item of on-board equipment item to the structure of a vehicle, such as a rotary wing aircraft. Advantageously, it comprises first (5) and second (6) elements shaped at least approximately as plat...	12/20/1994
5365291	Apparatus for adjustably mounting a camera on aircraft A mechanism for mounting a camera on an aircraft, such as a helicopter, comprising a camera housing for holding a camera and a camera support section including a linkage system for mounting the camera housing to the underside of the aircraft in a manner p...	11/15/1994
5231435	Aerial camera mounting apparatus An aerial camera mounting apparatus includes a bracket member to fit within a segment of or the entire perimeter edge of an aircraft window opening, a retaining system to secure this bracket to the window edge, and a camera lens support member connected t...	07/27/1993
4825232	Apparatus for mounting aerial survey camera under aircraft wings A removable adaptor mount for receiving a camera-carrying gimbal beneath an aircraft wing has a base plate with a clamp for removably engaging the diagonal wing strut. An anchor on the base spaced from the strut clamp can be secured to the wing. Holes on ...	04/25/1989
4669843	Rotatable heliborne beam for supporting metric photo-cameras suitable to industrial stereophotogrammetric surveys Heliborne beam for supporting at its two ends metric photocameras suitable to industrial stereophotogrammetric surveys, constituted by a plurality of cylindrical tubular sections linked in sequence with each other by means of flanges, and supported manual...	06/02/1987
4218702	Means for remote control of an aircraft video system for surveying ground activity A method of remote control of an aircraft video system and means especially adapted for carrying out said method. An aircraft carries a technical container comprising at least one TV camera monitored by a TV screen and remotely controlled by a control box...	08/19/1980
4174162	Aerial camera mounting means An improved apparatus is disclosed for adjustably mounting an aerial photaphy camera externally of an aircraft, including a support adapted for attachment to the outside of an aircraft, an aerial photography camera, a control rod connected at one end wit...	11/13/1979
4162776	Aerial photography camera mount assembly for a helicopter An assembly for mounting, supporting, and releasably holding an angularly adjustable aerial photography camera that is to be used to take aerial reconnaissance photographs, while the assembly is detachably connected to the internal surface of a helicopter...	07/31/1979
4114839	Aerial photography camera mount assembly An assembly for mounting, supporting and releasably holding a vertically positioned aerial photography camera, and an angularly adjustable obliquely positioned aerial photography camera, in an aircraft having a downwardly and outwardly opening ramp to whi...	09/19/1978
4044364	Gravity stabilized camera and operator mount An assembly is disclosed for gravity stabilizing a camera and its operator from vehicle attitude changes while aloft and comprises a camera mounting frame assembly; a universal assembly that mounts the camera frame assembly to provide front-to-rear and si...	08/23/1977

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Class 396/12 - Support or holder