US3602409A
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Multi-camera carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-19
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1988-12-19
Abstract
Abstract Camera harness including a neck band having spaced ''''D'''' rings embedded in each end, and three pairs of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at both ends depending from the rings and each pair being adapted to support a camera at different levels over the wearer''s chest.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Kerns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A camera harness and camera in combination comprising a onepiece halter strap neckband adapted to extend around the back of a wearer''s neck, with its ends extending over the shoulders, said neckband having at least one ring embedded in each of its opposite ends, and a pair of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at either end, each strap having an end hooked in a ring, and a free end connected to one eye of a pair of eyes disposed at the opposite ends of the camera.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A camera harness and camera in combination comprising a onepiece halter strap neckband adapted to extend around the back of a wearer''s neck, with its ends extending over the shoulders, said neckband having at least one ring embedded in each of its opposite ends, and a pair of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at either end, each strap having an end hooked in a ring, and a free end connected to one eye of a pair of eyes disposed at the opposite ends of the camera.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A camera harness comprising a one-piece halter strap neckband adapted to extend around the back of a wearer''s neck, with its ends extending over the shoulders, said neckband having at least one ring embedded in each of its opposite ends, and a pair of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at either end, each strap having an end hooked in a ring, and a free end adapted to be connected to one eye of a pair of eyes disposed at the opposite ends of a camera, said rings being disposed between elongated layers of leatherlike material, and the central back side of the neckband being provided with a soft felt cushion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
A camera harness comprising a one-piece halter strap neckband adapted to extend around the back of a wearer''s neck, with its ends extending over the shoulders, said neckband having at least one ring embedded in each of its opposite ends, and a pair of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at either end, each strap having an end hooked in a ring, and a free end adapted to be connected to one eye of a pair of eyes disposed at the opposite ends of a camera, said rings being disposed between elongated layers of leatherlike material, and the central back side of the neckband being provided with a soft felt cushion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
A camera harness Comprising a neckband adapted to extend around the back of a wearer''s neck, with its ends extending over the shoulders, said neckband having at least one ring embedded in each of its opposite ends, and a pair of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at either end, each strap having an end hooked in a ring, and a free end adapted to be connected to one eye of a pair of eyes disposed at the opposite ends of a camera, and wherein a second ring spaced from the end is provided adjacent each end of the harness and a second pair of straps is provided of lesser length, such straps having one end hooked into the rings spaced from the ends respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A camera harness Comprising a neckband adapted to extend around the back of a wearer''s neck, with its ends extending over the shoulders, said neckband having at least one ring embedded in each of its opposite ends, and a pair of straps having swivel spring closed hooks at either end, each strap having an end hooked in a ring, and a free end adapted to be connected to one eye of a pair of eyes disposed at the opposite ends of a camera, and wherein a second ring spaced from the end is provided adjacent each end of the harness and a second pair of straps is provided of lesser length, such straps having one end hooked into the rings spaced from the ends respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A camera harness as set forth in claim 3 wherein an additional pair of straps of greater length are hooked into the end rings, whereby three cameras having end rings may be slung from the harness and hang at different levels spaced from one another.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |