US3691925A
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Camera hand grip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-15
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A hand grip for a camera. The hand grip has an index finger guide for aiming of the camera in the direction the index finger is pointing and has a thumb operated shutter release oriented for actuation using muscles of the thumb that have minimal effect on the index finger.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackson J Shinkle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:44
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/563
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A hand grip for supporting a camera comprising a grip by which the hand of an operator may hold the camera, an index finger guide incorporated in the grip, the index finger guide being directed in the same direction as a picture taking lens of the camera, the index finger guide being elongated to guide the index finger in a fully extended position and having a longitudinal recess for receiving the index finger of the hand for pointing toward the subject to be photographed during operation of the camera shutter, a thumb positioner incorporated in the hand grip, and a depressible shutter release supported by the grip for actuation by the thumb of the hand holding the grip, said shutter release being oriented for actuation by downward pressure of the thumb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A hand grip for supporting a camera comprising a grip by which the hand of an operator may hold the camera, an index finger guide incorporated in the grip, the index finger guide being directed in the same direction as a picture taking lens of the camera, the index finger guide being elongated to guide the index finger in a fully extended position and having a longitudinal recess for receiving the index finger of the hand for pointing toward the subject to be photographed during operation of the camera shutter, a thumb positioner incorporated in the hand grip, and a depressible shutter release supported by the grip for actuation by the thumb of the hand holding the grip, said shutter release being oriented for actuation by downward pressure of the thumb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The camera hand grip of claim 1 in which said depressible shutter release is a plunger type member mounted on the hand grip at the thumb positioner for substantially vertical position in respect to the horizontal line of sight of a camera supported by said hand grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The camera hand grip of claim 2 in which said plunger type member is depressible by thumb pressure exerted towards the hand grip and at substantially right angles to the gripping fingers of the hand.
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |