US3752376A
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Automotive vehicle supporting means for cameras
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for mounting camera means in an adjusted position intermediate the dashboard of an automotive vehicle and the back of the front seat thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 F Shelton
- 👤 R Woodruff
- 👤 H Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An automotive vehicle supporting means for cameras wherein said vehicle includes a dashboard having A lateral top end disposed rearwardly of and in juxtaposition to the lower end of a normally upright windshield for said vehicle, and seat means in said vehicle spaced rearwardly of said dashboard, said supporting means comprising: an elongated member having a pair of opposed leading and trailing ends; said leading end being supported solely by gravity on the top end of said dashboard to thereby constitute a front support for said leading end; a back support for connection on said seat means that includes pivot means on said trailing end, said pivot means having a prone axis that extends substantially at right angles to the direction of elongation of said member, said direction of elongation extending in a forward-rearward direction between said front support and said back support; and means for connecting said camera on a mid-portion of said member between said back support and said front support so that the camera focal axis is directed toward the windshield.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
An automotive vehicle supporting means for cameras wherein said vehicle includes a dashboard having A lateral top end disposed rearwardly of and in juxtaposition to the lower end of a normally upright windshield for said vehicle, and seat means in said vehicle spaced rearwardly of said dashboard, said supporting means comprising: an elongated member having a pair of opposed leading and trailing ends; said leading end being supported solely by gravity on the top end of said dashboard to thereby constitute a front support for said leading end; a back support for connection on said seat means that includes pivot means on said trailing end, said pivot means having a prone axis that extends substantially at right angles to the direction of elongation of said member, said direction of elongation extending in a forward-rearward direction between said front support and said back support; and means for connecting said camera on a mid-portion of said member between said back support and said front support so that the camera focal axis is directed toward the windshield.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Camera supporting as defined in claim 1 and: means for selectively adjusting and securing said camera in the direction of the elongation of said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 2 wherein said seat means includes a normally upright back rest and: said back support includes means for connecting said member on said back rest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 3 wherein: said back rest has an upper end provided with a downwardly opening channel; said back support includes a tongue having an end connected on the trailing end of said member by said pivot means; and an opposed end detachably received within said channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 4 wherein said member comprises: an elongated downwardly opening substantially U-shaped channel member having a bight and a depending flange at each longitudinally extending marginal edge thereof; said flanges being disposed in laterally spaced, confronting and substantially parallel relationship relative to one another and extending to the leading and trailing ends of said bight; the leading ends of said flanges being engaged over said top end of said dashboard to constitute said front support and the trailing ends thereof being supported on the upper end of said back rest adjacent said channel; and wherein said pivot means comprises means for pivotally connecting said connected end of said tongue on said flanges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 2 wherein: said member comprises a downwardly opening U-shaped channel member having an elongated bight and a depending flange at each longitudinally extending marginal edge thereof, said seat means includes a seat cushion and a back rest; said flanges being disposed in laterally spaced, confronting and substantially parallel relationship to one another and extending to the leading and trailing ends of said bight; the leading ends of said flanges being engaged over said top end of said dashboard to constitute said front support and the trailing end of said flanges terminating adjacent said back rest; and means connected with said pivot means and engaging said cushion and back rest to hold said trailing end in an elevated position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 6 wherein: said engaging means comprises an elongated tongue having an end pivotally connected between said flanges adjacent the trailing ends thereof to constitute said pivot means; and an opposed end engaging said cushion and back rest.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 7 wherein: said opposed end includes an inverted T-shaped member having a crosshead engageable with said cushion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 8 wherein: said T-shaped member includes a stem; and means extending through said stem for adjustably securing said T-shaped member on said opposed end of said tongue.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 9 wheRein: said automotive vehicle includes a door having a windowsill, said door being positioned laterally to one side of said seat means, and wherein: brace means extends between and is connected on said member and said sill.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
Camera supporting means as defined in claim 10 and: means releasably connecting said brace means in pre-selected positions on said member and sill.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |