US3601028A
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Camera tripod
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1970-02-12
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1990-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A stationary baseplate having a large centralized opening therein and supported by three spaced leg members. A camera ring with a camera mounting block positioned on one edge thereof is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the baseplate and encompasses the centralized opening therein. This camera mounting device is adapted to position a camera so as to focus on an object through the baseplate opening. It permits accurate photography without any blurring, yet is instantly removable to permit other functions.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett A Tertocha
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:43
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A quick detachable camera mount especially adapted for photographing an aircraft instrument panel comprising: a baseplate member having a large central opening through which said instrument panel may be photographed, a camera ring rotatably mounted on one side of said baseplate member and encompassing said opening therein, said camera ring adapted to suitably mount a camera thereon, a retaining ring positioned on the opposite side of said baseplate member and similarly encompassing said baseplate opening, said retaining ring being secured to the camera ring to maintain the ring and base member in assembled relationship, a series of at least three leg members mounted on one side of said baseplate member and adapted to space the mounted camera a selected distance from the object to be photographed, and a series of tripod foot receiving bezel mounts for each of said leg members mounted on the baseplate in which said legs are positioned during use of the mount, said mounts being located on the instrument panel adjacent the particular instruments to be photographed, thus a sturdy camera mount is provided upon which a variety of cameras may be mounted for clear photography yet is instantly removable in an emergency situation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A quick detachable camera mount especially adapted for photographing an aircraft instrument panel comprising: a baseplate member having a large central opening through which said instrument panel may be photographed, a camera ring rotatably mounted on one side of said baseplate member and encompassing said opening therein, said camera ring adapted to suitably mount a camera thereon, a retaining ring positioned on the opposite side of said baseplate member and similarly encompassing said baseplate opening, said retaining ring being secured to the camera ring to maintain the ring and base member in assembled relationship, a series of at least three leg members mounted on one side of said baseplate member and adapted to space the mounted camera a selected distance from the object to be photographed, and a series of tripod foot receiving bezel mounts for each of said leg members mounted on the baseplate in which said legs are positioned during use of the mount, said mounts being located on the instrument panel adjacent the particular instruments to be photographed, thus a sturdy camera mount is provided upon which a variety of cameras may be mounted for clear photography yet is instantly removable in an emergency situation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The camera mount as defined in claim 1 wherein: a camera mounting block is located on one side of said camera ring and is adapted to mount a camera so as to photograph an object through the central opening of the baseplate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The camera mount as defined in claim 2 wherein: said retaining ring is inset in the baseplate member at the periphery of the central opening therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The camera mount as defined in claim 2 wherein: the leg members each have telescoped therein a leg extension, with a clip mounted on each of said leg members and adapted to hold each respective leg extension in a selected extended position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The camera mount as defined in claim 4 wherein: said bezel mounts are so designed as to hold the extended leg extensions in a rigid manner but which are adapted to instantly release the entire camera mount if an emergency develops.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |