US3613546A
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Camera-traversing structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-08
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A camera-traversing structure for supporting and altering the position of a motion picture or television camera without dependence on the surface conditions of that which a camera dolly or crane is situated upon. A conventional camera dolly or crane having means for vertically and/or radially positioning a motion picture or television camera is utilized. The camera-mounting capability is improved by the inclusion of a curved camerasupporting track permitting the camera to slidably move along the entire length of the track.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald M Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/42; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2092; F16M11/24; F16M11/425; G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; G03B15/10; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/06; F16M2200/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
In combination with a camera-supporting vehicle of the type having a conventional camera hoist and mount for providing support to a commercial motion picture or television camera, an improvement comprising: a. a first track base coupled to the vehicle camera mount; b. first rails projecting upwardly from said first track base, said first rails having a top and side surfaces thereto; c. a second track base having a top and bottom surface thereof, said second track base being substantially the same shaPe as said first track base; d. first rail followers depending downwardly from the bottom surface from said second track base, said first rail followers cooperatively engaging the side surfaces of said first rail; e. first rollers rotatably coupled to said first rail followers and cooperatively engaging the top surface of first rails; f. first motor means for providing bidirectional rotation to said first rollers; g. second rails projecting upwardly from said second track base, said second rails having top and side surfaces; h. a camera platform having a top and bottom surface thereof, said camera platform adapted to support the camera on the top surface thereof; i. second rail followers depending downwardly from the bottom surface of said camera platform and cooperatively engaging the side surfaces of said second rails; j. second rollers rotatably coupled to said second rail followers and cooperatively engaging the top surface of said second rails; and k. second motor means for providing bidirectional rotation to said second rollers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
In combination with a camera-supporting vehicle of the type having a conventional camera hoist and mount for providing support to a commercial motion picture or television camera, an improvement comprising: a. a first track base coupled to the vehicle camera mount; b. first rails projecting upwardly from said first track base, said first rails having a top and side surfaces thereto; c. a second track base having a top and bottom surface thereof, said second track base being substantially the same shaPe as said first track base; d. first rail followers depending downwardly from the bottom surface from said second track base, said first rail followers cooperatively engaging the side surfaces of said first rail; e. first rollers rotatably coupled to said first rail followers and cooperatively engaging the top surface of first rails; f. first motor means for providing bidirectional rotation to said first rollers; g. second rails projecting upwardly from said second track base, said second rails having top and side surfaces; h. a camera platform having a top and bottom surface thereof, said camera platform adapted to support the camera on the top surface thereof; i. second rail followers depending downwardly from the bottom surface of said camera platform and cooperatively engaging the side surfaces of said second rails; j. second rollers rotatably coupled to said second rail followers and cooperatively engaging the top surface of said second rails; and k. second motor means for providing bidirectional rotation to said second rollers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein said first and second rail followers slidably engage the side surfaces of said first and second rails respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination as in claim 1 wherein the top surface of said first and second rails is substantially uniform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination as in claim 3 wherein said first and second rollers frictionally engage the top surface of said first and second rails respectively.
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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |