Quotables
"One of the greatest labor saving inventions of today is tomorrow!"
Vincent T. Floss
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7403710 | Image processing apparatus and image processing method This invention provides an image processing apparatus that corrects an image blur by using a plurality of images acquired by image capturing means. The apparatus comprises: blur detection means that detects a blur amount between the plurality of images; image compos... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7198417 | Integral lens attachment, sunshade and camera lens cover A camera lens attachment (5) having an attaching member (90), additional lens (49), a lens cover (10) doubling as a sunshade, and additional shading components (12) all in an integral combination which is easily attachable or remov... | 04/03/2007 |
| 6965113 | Fluorescence intensity multiple distributions analysis: concurrent determination of diffusion times and molecular brightness A method for distinguishing samples having flourescent particles includes (a) monitoring intensity fluctuations of fluorescence emitted by the particles in at least one measurement volume by detecting sequences of photon counts by at least one photon detector, (b) d... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6208815 | Method for differentiating or detecting particles in a sample by identifying signal segments of time-resolved, optical raw signals from the sample on the basis of single photon detection A method for differentiating or detecting particles in a sample in which several classes of particles may be present by identifying signal segments of time-resolved, optical raw signals from the sample on the basis of single photon detection (single pulse... | 03/27/2001 |
| 5680197 | Method of producing composite photographs A composite photograph can be produced by taking two or more pictures, with different areas of the camera lens masked or covered during each picture-taking event. The mask structure is adjusted or repositioned between the picture-taking events so that whe... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5570150 | Stereo photographing system A stereo photographing system having a stereo adapter for photographing two separate images of a same subject viewed from different points and formed onto one picture frame next to each other, and a camera including a finder and a photographing lens to wh... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5546151 | Masking device for creating multiple image in photographs A masking apparatus universally adaptable to fit camera lenses for creating multiple exposure photographs including a masking device insertable within commercial filter holders mountable on a lens of a camera. The masking device having at least two apertu... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5546152 | Masking device for creating multiple image photographs A masking apparatus universally adaptable to fit full camera lenses for creating multiple exposure photographs and single exposure photographs, including a masking device insertable within commercial filter holders mountable on a lens of a camera. The mas... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5223889 | Wedge exposure control system The apparatus is a visual design system for reliably reproducing kaleidoscope-type images. A design element is fixed rotationally, vertically and horizontally with various gradients in a projection system and illuminated. The resulting image is projected ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5189453 | Method and system for pre-exposing information on a filmstrip A method and system is disclosed for providing a latent image of information on successive imaging areas of an unexposed filmstrip, so that when a picture is subsequently taken on a specific imaging area, information will appear on a portion of the pictur... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5073789 | Means and methods for creating multiple images on a single film frame Means and methods for creating multiple images on a single film frame including a divergent shield member mountable for selective rotation upon a camera lens housing and having means operatively associated therewith for selectively positioning a imager me... | 12/17/1991 |
| 4896176 | Camera for making collage photographs A camera has a lens that has a field of view and a film pack for positioning film for exposure substantially along a focal plane of the lens. A screen is positioned to block a portion of the field of view of the lens. The camera also has a flash unit for ... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4764782 | Camera diffuser for taking composite photographs Accessories for standard cameras are disclosed which permit the use of a standard camera to produce composite photographs. Two embodiments of the accessory are illustrated. One embodiment is adapted to be removably mounted on a standard camera marketed by... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4717930 | Instant photography with superimposed graphics A method of instant photography is disclosed wherein graphics are reproduced on a photographic print along with the image of an object whose photograph is taken using a camera. The method includes the steps: (a) producing a light flash, (b) and channeling at l... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4708449 | Mask system for making multiple photographic exposures A masking apparatus for forming multiple exposure photographic images includes a plurality of at least first and second planar cards of corresponding size and shape which can be registered in a precise, preselected position with respect to each other upon... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4506964 | Lens attachment for multiple imaging and vignetting A multiple imaging attachment 26 is provided to be utilized with a camera 10 to achieve desired multiple imaging and vignetting effects. The multiple imaging attachment 26 includes a housing 54 having an opening 60 formed therein. Light is transmitted thr... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4484805 | Photo splitting device A device for mounting over the lens of a camera to enable two exposures to be made on film normally available for a single exposure. The device includes a ring section mountable over the lens which merges with a section having an outer terminal end divide... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4423939 | Lens attachment and method for multiple imaging A multiple imaging attachment 30 is provided for achieving proper multiple imaging when the amount of light is changed to expose different positions of a film frame. The multiple imaging attachment 30 is coupled to a camera 10 so that an opening 60 in the... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4373794 | Center mask-perspective photography A method and apparatus for recording on a photosensitive surface with enhanced vividness and proper perspective is disclosed. The invention is adaptable for use with any type of camera including a television camera and includes the disposition of an opaqu... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4291962 | Lens mask for cameras and photographic method In combination with a camera having a housing enclosing a film unit, a viewing window and a lens assembly including a normally enclosed shutter and a lens, a lens mask is removably mounted upon the lens assembly and includes an upright opaque end face whi... | 09/29/1981 |
| 4245906 | System and method for combining film images A system for optically combining two images that may be photographed with a camera as a single image. The system is specifically adapted to generate slides in which lettering or graphic designs may be superimposed over various background patterns.... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4244644 | Method and apparatus for series photography of a subject in motion A method and apparatus for series photography using a "still" camera for taking a series of discrete shots on a single frame of film of the subject in motion relative to the camera. A field stop is mounted on a base in front of the camera lens, the distan... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4165163 | Camera having multiple image device A pair of masks are mounted in front of a camera lens, one mask adjacent the lens and the other an adjustable distance in front of the first mask. The masks permit light to be transmitted through only a predetermined portion of the lens during each exposu... | 08/21/1979 |
| 4139292 | Photographic apparatus for producing an identity card A camera for automatically producing an identity card entirely photographically with writing and a picture of the person on the card, can selectively either photograph the actual person or a picture of the person, so that it is not necessary for the perso... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4137540 | Camera matte box A matte box for mounting on a camera and serving as a lens shade and as a support for filters, special effects, masks and the like. A shell for mounting on a camera and slidingly receiving a tray with the tray adapted for carrying the various filters and ... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4124859 | Multi-effect portable camera vignette A portable vignetting system attaches directly to the lens element of a photographic instrument enabling on-site creation of selected vignette effects with results comparable to those achieved under studio conditions. A main housing accommodates a camera ... | 11/07/1978 |
| 4122470 | Hinged multiple exposure matbox attachment for cameras An attachment for use on a camera to make it possible to make photo montages by taking separate pictures on different areas of the same film, embodying a matbox comprising a box to be secured to the camera lens having hinged blinds to selectively mask por... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4107716 | Demountable photo vignetting device A demountable, readily portable photo vignetting kit includes a mounting plate for securement of the assembled kit to the lens mount of a camera and track means on said mounting plate for moveably orienting a vignetting screen standard to permit various p... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4101913 | Four-up polaroid camera A plural photographic camera with a plurality of objective lens for making a number of identical photographs utilizing a single shutter mechanism with different disc apertures to align with the camera obscura in exposing portions of the film. By rotating ... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4079394 | Camera lens masks Camera lens masks are arranged for quick detachable engagement with a lens mount on a camera and include tubular extensions limiting the light reaching the camera lens and the film in the camera to a desired area of the film whereby a plurality of individ... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4053910 | Multiple exposure optical recording apparatus A method of composing pictures of objects comprises the steps of exposing a frame of a record medium such as a frame of a roll of film or a target in a television camera via a camera lens while masking a portion of the field from exposure by a first mask ... | 10/11/1977 |
| 4012748 | Camera device for obtaining a split image A device or attachment is disclosed which is adapted to be mounted upon a modern day camera, ordinarily a hand-held type, which enables the production on a single print of a number of different images of many different types, multichromatic or monochromat... | 03/15/1977 |
| 3940775 | Multiple exposure optical recording method and apparatus A method of composing pictures of objects comprises the steps of exposing a frame of a record medium such as a frame of a roll of film or a target in a television camera via a camera lens while masking a portion of the field from exposure by a first mask ... | 02/24/1976 |
