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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8029197 | Hand-held image stabilization and balancing system for cameras A hand-held image stabilization and balancing system for cameras includes a main body part having a C-shaped member, a handle gimbaled to the main body part and releasably lockable in a fixed position, a camera mounting platform pivotably mounted to the main body pa... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7976227 | Stabilized equipment support and method of balancing same A stabilized support for supporting motion-sensitive, ultra-lightweight, camera equipment includes a hollow platform on which the camera equipment is mounted, and a structure on which the platform is detachably mounted. The structure has a handle, a counterweight mo... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7931412 | Extendable camera support and stabilization apparatus A support system used to orient and utilize equipment remotely positioned from an operator and supported in a stabilized manner. The support system includes a balance pole with a master end and a slave end. Master component masses are connected to and balanced at th... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7794160 | Support system for a camera stabilizing device A support system is provided for a user operating a camera attached to a stabilizing device. The support system includes a waist belt adapted to secure around a waist of the user. A mounting bracket is secured to the front section of the waist belt and is attached t... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7703995 | Ergonomic apparatus for stabilizing support of portable video devices An ergonomic apparatus is provided for stabilizing support of portable video devices. The apparatus generally includes a longitudinally extended neck member supporting a device mount coupled thereto, a spine member coupled to extend transversely from the neck member... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7654755 | Folding hinge A folding hinge for camera stabilization equipment. The hinge includes support connectors having apertures through which cables may be passed to connect a camera with various auxiliary components. An indexing guide pivotally attaches the support connectors so the ca... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7568847 | Nose pad for camera A nose pad for camera includes a base plate, at least one projecting portion mounted to the base plate, and a sheet portion mounted to an edge of the base plate at an edge of the sheet portion and extending obliquely upwardly over the base plate and the sheet portio... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7434776 | Mounting method and system A method and system are disclosed, may include a mounting device for a piece of equipment having an accessory receptacle. The mounting device may include at least two arms connected together providing at least two rotation axes, a mounting stud for mating with the a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430367 | Image pickup apparatus, camera main body thereof and interchangeable lens The present invention provides a camera system which is provided with signal processing control means for changing the filter characteristic of parallel vibration signal processing means in conformity with the output signal of rotation vibration signal processing me... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7371021 | Vibration resistant camera for mounting to archery bow A digital camera is adapted for being mounted to a bow for archery. The camera comprises a self-contained digital unit within a housing and is protected from vibrational disturbances caused by the release of the bowstring. A viscoelastic material is used to reduce v... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364127 | Support arm for a monitor A support arm for a monitor comprises a main support arm, an extension arm pivotally connected to the rear end of the main support arm, a monitor mount pivotally connected to the front end of the extension arm, an extension arm mount pivotally connected to the rear ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7338022 | Support apparatus for suspending a monitor A support apparatus for suspending a monitor with a back has a mounting seat, a support arm assembly, an extending arm and a mounting device. The support arm assembly is mounted on the mounting seat and has a proximal bracket, a positioning device, a upper arm, a lo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7330313 | Telescope A telescope has at least one barrel. At least three optical elements, namely an objective lens, an inverting system, and an eyepiece are arranged within the barrel along a longitudinal axis thereof one behind another. Further, shaking movements of the barrel are com... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7324156 | Attachable carrier having an optical accessory for a portable electronic device A portability enhancement device (100) for enhancing portability and optical capability of a portable electronic device (102) equipped with a camera (108) and camera lens (110) is provided. The portability enhancement device (100) ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7303341 | Stable platform for image capturing A ball and race universal joint has an equipment mounting plate attached to and positioned above the race. The ball has a horizontal shaft extending there through with ends protruding from opposite sides of the ball. One or more elastic cords are connected to the pr... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7049597 | Multi-mode optical imager A common aperture, multi-mode optical imager for imaging electromagnetic radiation bands from a field of two or more different wavelengths is described. Fore-optics are provided to gather and direct electromagnetic radiation bands forming an image into an aperture o... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048246 | Universal camera mount The present invention is directed to camera mounting systems and, in particular, a universal camera mount apparatus incorporating a security device for use in theft prevention. The apparatus comprises an electronic anti-theft assembly in combination with a universal... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7027097 | Support for hand held camera A hand held stabilizer support for hand held cameras comprises a first frame having a hand grip and a pivot mount spaced from the hand grip; a second frame pivotally mounted to the first frame at the pivot mount, and a camera mount on the second frame disposed below... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7000879 | Camera stabilizer A camera stabilizer having a base onto which a camera is mountable. Two support members attach to the base by adjustable rods on each support member. A leveling device on the stabilizer permits a user to obtain a horizontally true picture. A mirror on the stabilizer... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994436 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with improved front end assemblies 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. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disclosed. The positioner can include one or more bea... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988802 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with variable cross-sectional flexural rigidity 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. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disclosed. The positioner can include one or more bea... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6965397 | Measuring camera attitude A system is disclosed for using camera attitude sensors with a camera. A camera assembly includes a tripod base, a tripod head interface mounted on the tripod base, a tripod head mounted on the tripod head interface and a camera mounted on the tripod head. The tripo... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6937819 | Optical viewing system and adaptor therefor An optical viewing system includes first, second and third image modifying devices together with an adaptor assembly for connecting the image modifying devices together. The adaptor assembly has first and second clamping portions. The first clamping portion is conne... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923542 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with longeron based beam 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 without external structural or personnel support. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disc... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916124 | Track system for body-mounted camera support apparatus The present invention is directed to a track system for a body-mounted camera support apparatus. The track system consists of parallel tracks with integrated mounting hardware for connecting the tracks to a camera support vest. The tracks are mounted in existing mou... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905264 | Image stabilization and balancing system An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6903707 | Method for using a motorized camera mount for tracking in augmented reality The invention is a method for displaying otherwise unseen objects and other data using augmented reality (the mixing of real view with computer generated imagery). The method uses a motorized camera mount that can report the position of a camera on that mount back t... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6862407 | Camera stabilizer platform and camcorder therefor A stabilizing platform for attachment to the bottom of a hand held camcorder to steady the filming of subjects with the use of fiber optics in the body of the platform to send remote control infrared signals to the infrared receiving port on the camcorder. The platf... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6808324 | Image stabilization and balancing system An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6793413 | Nose pad for camera A nose pad for a camera includes a flat sheet portion and at least one projecting portion projecting from a front surface of the flat sheet portion. The projecting portion has an inclined surface at one side thereof so that when the nose pad is attached to the camer... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6757011 | Vibration isolator for TV camera An EFP lens device is attached to a mount frame of a lens supporter, and an adapter-type vibration isolator is fixed to the back face of the mount frame. An ENG camera is attached to the back of the vibration isolator. The vibration isolator automatically checks inf... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6752369 | Camera 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 |
