US3699252A
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Photographic support system
Assignee: Jackson Industries Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-06
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A camera support system is provided which permits transmitting a correct left-to-right and rightside-up image of visual matter held by registration means on a horizontally extending support surface. A camera mounting bracket and a unique mounting means which connects the bracket to a vertically extending rod permit easy adjustment of the elevation of the camera with respect to the horizontal support surface. In a predetermined embodiment, the rod includes a vertically extending slot and the mounting means includes a drive roller including a projection that protrudes into the slot with the sides of the projection frictionally engaging the sides of the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:26
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/561
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
A multimedia camera system comprising: a. a frame including a horizontally extending support surface, said support surface including registration means for holding visual matter in a correct left-to-right and rightside-up relationship with respect to a person positioned at one point along the edge of said support surface; b. a television camera positioned above said registration means on said support surface for transmitting a correct left-toright and rightside-up image of visual matter held by said registration means; c. a vertically-extEnding rod fixed to said frame and spaced from said point along the edge of said support to permit unobstructed access to visual matter held by said registration means for a person positioned at said point, said vertically extending rod being spaced from a vertical plane connecting said point and said registration means; d. a horizontally extending camera mounting bracket including at one end a tubular opening through which said rod extends, and at the other end, camera holding means for supporting said camera, said camera holding means including a planar face of said bracket, said face aligned perpendicular to said support surface and parallel to the axis of said rod, and a set screw connecting said planar face and said camera to permit rotating said camera about the axis of said set screw and the transmission of a correct left-to-right and rightside-up image of an object positioned above said support surface and spaced further away along said vertical plane from said point than said registration means; and e. mounting means connecting said rod and said bracket for holding said bracket at a fixed elevation and permitting vertical movement of said bracket relative to said surface upon the application of external force to said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
A multimedia camera system comprising: a. a frame including a horizontally extending support surface, said support surface including registration means for holding visual matter in a correct left-to-right and rightside-up relationship with respect to a person positioned at one point along the edge of said support surface; b. a television camera positioned above said registration means on said support surface for transmitting a correct left-toright and rightside-up image of visual matter held by said registration means; c. a vertically-extEnding rod fixed to said frame and spaced from said point along the edge of said support to permit unobstructed access to visual matter held by said registration means for a person positioned at said point, said vertically extending rod being spaced from a vertical plane connecting said point and said registration means; d. a horizontally extending camera mounting bracket including at one end a tubular opening through which said rod extends, and at the other end, camera holding means for supporting said camera, said camera holding means including a planar face of said bracket, said face aligned perpendicular to said support surface and parallel to the axis of said rod, and a set screw connecting said planar face and said camera to permit rotating said camera about the axis of said set screw and the transmission of a correct left-to-right and rightside-up image of an object positioned above said support surface and spaced further away along said vertical plane from said point than said registration means; and e. mounting means connecting said rod and said bracket for holding said bracket at a fixed elevation and permitting vertical movement of said bracket relative to said surface upon the application of external force to said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The camera system of claim 1 in which said rod includes a vertically-extending slot positioned to face said camera, and said mounting means includes a drive roller mounted on said bracket below the top of said tubular opening and formed of a low friction material, said drive roller including a projection that protrudes into said slot, with the moment of inertia of said mounting bracket and said camera holding said projection in frictional contact with the slotted surface of said rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The camera system of claim 2 in which said projection is V-shaped, and including adjustment means for varying the distance the tip of said V-shaped projection protrudes into said slot to vary the amount of frictional force resisting movement of said drive roller relative to said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The camera system of claim 3 in which said adjustment means includes a pair of spaced spring steel members that each engage said drive roller, and screws that extend through said steel members and into threaded engagement with said bracket, said screws exerting on said steel members a force that urges said drive roller towards said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The camera system of claim 1 in which said registration means comprise openings in the top of said support surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
186 words
A support system for holding an item of photographic equipment above a support surface, said support system comprising: a. a vertically extending rod connected in a fixed relationship to said support surface, said rod including a vertically extending slot; b. a horizontally extending mounting bracket for holding the item of photographic equipment, said bracket including at one end a tubular opening through which said rod extends, and at the other end, holding means for supporting the item, said mounting bracket slideably engaging said rod; and c. mounting means connecting said rod and said bracket for holding said bracket at a fixed elevation and permitting vertical movement of said bracket relative to said surface upon the application of external force to said bracket, said mounting means including a drive roller mounted on said bracket below the top of said tubular opening and formed of a low friction material, said drive roller including a projection that protrudes into said slot with the moment of inertia of said mounting bracket and said camera holding the sides of said projection in frictional contact with the slotted surface of said rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
186 words
A support system for holding an item of photographic equipment above a support surface, said support system comprising: a. a vertically extending rod connected in a fixed relationship to said support surface, said rod including a vertically extending slot; b. a horizontally extending mounting bracket for holding the item of photographic equipment, said bracket including at one end a tubular opening through which said rod extends, and at the other end, holding means for supporting the item, said mounting bracket slideably engaging said rod; and c. mounting means connecting said rod and said bracket for holding said bracket at a fixed elevation and permitting vertical movement of said bracket relative to said surface upon the application of external force to said bracket, said mounting means including a drive roller mounted on said bracket below the top of said tubular opening and formed of a low friction material, said drive roller including a projection that protrudes into said slot with the moment of inertia of said mounting bracket and said camera holding the sides of said projection in frictional contact with the slotted surface of said rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
The system of claim 6 in which said slot and said projection are each V-shaped and including a pair of spaced spring steel members that extend across said drive roller, and a plurality of screws that extend through said steel members and into threaded engagement with said bracket, said screws exerting on said steel members a force that urgEs said drive roller towards said slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
256 words
A multimedia camera system comprising: a. a frame including a horizontally extending support surface, said support surface including registration means for holding visual matter in a correct left-to-right and rightside-up relationship with respect to a person positioned at one point along the edge of said support surface; b. a television camera positioned above said registration means on said support surface for transmitting a correct left-to-right and rightside-up image of visual matter held by said registration means; c. a vertically extending rod fixed to said frame and spaced from said point along the edge of said support to permit unobstructed access to visual matter held by said registration means for a person positioned at said point, said rod including a vertically-extending slot positioned to face said camera; d. a horizontally extending camera mounting bracket including at one end a tubular opening through which said rod extends, and at the other end, camera holding means for supporting said camera; and e. mounting means connecting said rod and said bracket for holding said bracket at a fixed elevation and permitting vertical movement of said bracket relative to said surface upon the application of external force to said bracket, said mounting means including a drive roller mounted on said bracket below the top of said tubular opening and formed of a low friction material, said drive roller including a projection that protrudes into said slot, with the moment of inertia of said mounting bracket and said camera holding said projection in frictional contact with the slotted surface of said rod.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
256 words
A multimedia camera system comprising: a. a frame including a horizontally extending support surface, said support surface including registration means for holding visual matter in a correct left-to-right and rightside-up relationship with respect to a person positioned at one point along the edge of said support surface; b. a television camera positioned above said registration means on said support surface for transmitting a correct left-to-right and rightside-up image of visual matter held by said registration means; c. a vertically extending rod fixed to said frame and spaced from said point along the edge of said support to permit unobstructed access to visual matter held by said registration means for a person positioned at said point, said rod including a vertically-extending slot positioned to face said camera; d. a horizontally extending camera mounting bracket including at one end a tubular opening through which said rod extends, and at the other end, camera holding means for supporting said camera; and e. mounting means connecting said rod and said bracket for holding said bracket at a fixed elevation and permitting vertical movement of said bracket relative to said surface upon the application of external force to said bracket, said mounting means including a drive roller mounted on said bracket below the top of said tubular opening and formed of a low friction material, said drive roller including a projection that protrudes into said slot, with the moment of inertia of said mounting bracket and said camera holding said projection in frictional contact with the slotted surface of said rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The camera system of claim 8 in which said projection is V-shaped, and including adjustment means for varying the distance the tip of said V-shaped projection protrudes into said slot to vary the amount of frictional force resisting movement of said drive roller relative to said rod.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The camera system of claim 9 in which said adjustment means includes a pair of spaced spring steel members that each engage said drive roller, and screws that extend through said steel members and into threaded engagement with said bracket, said screws exerting on said steel members a force that urges said drive roller towards said slot.
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |