US3781535A
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Photographic reflecting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A universal camera attachment for supporting a reflector member and in an exemplary embodiment a light source in a manner that permits the photographer to properly illuminate the subject matter without interfering with his manipulation of the camera and without hindering his freedom of movement. The salient attributes of the invention are obtained by permitting support of the reflector in a position upward and rearward of the camera with which the invention is utilized.
Inventors
- 👤 R Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:15
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A portable illuminator attachment for cameras comprising the combination of: a camera-supporting member for demountably mounting a camera in secure relationship, an elongate member one end of which is pivotally connected to said camera supporting member and the other end of which extends in a direction upward and rearward of said camera-supporting member when the latter is supporting a camera in picture-taking position, means on said other end for mounting a light reflector behind a person holding said attachment in picture-taking position with the reflector facing the subject, means on said elongate member for mounting light means in front of said reflector in such manner that the light emitted by said light means is directed toward said reflector and reflected thereby so that only indirect light from said attachment impinges on the subject, and means for handsupporting said attachment by said person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A portable illuminator attachment for cameras comprising the combination of: a camera-supporting member for demountably mounting a camera in secure relationship, an elongate member one end of which is pivotally connected to said camera supporting member and the other end of which extends in a direction upward and rearward of said camera-supporting member when the latter is supporting a camera in picture-taking position, means on said other end for mounting a light reflector behind a person holding said attachment in picture-taking position with the reflector facing the subject, means on said elongate member for mounting light means in front of said reflector in such manner that the light emitted by said light means is directed toward said reflector and reflected thereby so that only indirect light from said attachment impinges on the subject, and means for handsupporting said attachment by said person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The attachment in accordance with claim 1 wherein said camera-supporting member comprises a mounting plate adapted to position a camera in a selected one of a plurality of positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The attachment in accordance with claim 2 wherein said hand-supporting means is positioned intermediate said one and said other end of said elongate member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The attachment in accordance with claim 3 wherein said elongate member is adapted to receive said hanD supporting means in a selected one of a plurality of positions and said hand supporting means is demountable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The attachment in accordance with claim 1 wherein said members are of light-weight metal and said light mounting means are demountable from said elongate member and said hand-supporting means is a handle member secured in selected ones of a plurality of longitudinally spaced holes provided in said elongate member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
A portable illumination attachment in accordance with claim 1 in which said elongate member is pivotally connected to said camera-supporting member by means of a pivot member connecting said one end of said elongate member to a plate forming an integral part of said camera-supporting member, spaced holes in said plate, a spring-biased ball member located on said elongate member at a point adapted to align with said plate holes when said elongate member is swiveled, said ball member engaging said plate to act as a detent to hold the supporting member and elongate member in fixed relationship when a plate hole and ball member are in alignment.
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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |