US3784068A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Vibration dampener support for lenticular devices
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1967-11-16
•
Granted: 1974-01-08
•
Expires: 1987-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A preferred embodiment of this vibration dampener includes, a stiff upstanding rod of light weight supports a lenticular device such as a movie camera or a field glass or glasses. A ball and socket connection supports this rod from a wearer''s belt and a flexible band extends from adjacent a mid-portion of said rod over a shoulder of the wearer, across the back and forward under an arm of the wearer on an opposite side of the wearer from the aforementioned shoulder, and also secured to said rod adjacent a midportion thereof. The over-shoulder portion of said band thus forms a much smaller angle to the rod than does the under-arm portion when said device is at the level of the wearer''s eyes.
Inventors
- 👤 H Pistilli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:41
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/043; F16M11/046; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; A45F3/00; A45F3/02; A45F2003/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908; Y10S224/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
In an apparatus for supporting a lenticular device such as a camera or a pair of field glasses, from the body without a tripod, said apparatus including an upstanding belt-supported rod long enough to bring said device to about the level of the wearer''s eyes and including a flexible band portion secured to said rod and extending over a wearer''s shoulder, and a second band portion secured to said rod, extending around some of the wearer''s body under an arm on an opposite side of the wearer from the first mentioned band portion, the combination therewith of the improvements for dampening vertical and laterial vibrations of the wearer''s body to said rod, said improvements including the second mentioned band portion being secured to said rod adjacent a mid-portion thereof and at a large enough angle to dampen lateral vibrations of the wearer''s body, rod, and device, the first mentioned or over shoulder band portion also being secured adjacent a mid-portion of said rod but at a much smaller angle to said rod than is the second mentioned band portion to dampen vertical vibrations in said rod, and a ball and socket type connection for supporting said rod from a wearer''s belt whereby said device may readily and smoothly follow an object moving across the wearer''s field of vision.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
In an apparatus for supporting a lenticular device such as a camera or a pair of field glasses, from the body without a tripod, said apparatus including an upstanding belt-supported rod long enough to bring said device to about the level of the wearer''s eyes and including a flexible band portion secured to said rod and extending over a wearer''s shoulder, and a second band portion secured to said rod, extending around some of the wearer''s body under an arm on an opposite side of the wearer from the first mentioned band portion, the combination therewith of the improvements for dampening vertical and laterial vibrations of the wearer''s body to said rod, said improvements including the second mentioned band portion being secured to said rod adjacent a mid-portion thereof and at a large enough angle to dampen lateral vibrations of the wearer''s body, rod, and device, the first mentioned or over shoulder band portion also being secured adjacent a mid-portion of said rod but at a much smaller angle to said rod than is the second mentioned band portion to dampen vertical vibrations in said rod, and a ball and socket type connection for supporting said rod from a wearer''s belt whereby said device may readily and smoothly follow an object moving across the wearer''s field of vision.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A support according to claim 1 in which said rod is adjustable in length and provided with clamping means to hold it in its adjusted position of length anD said band is flat with a side contiguous a wearer''s clothing constructed to enhance its frictional contact with such clothing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A support according to claim 1 in which said lenticular device is a field glass and a fastening means is provided which includes an elastic band extending from a rod upper portion to said device at least on two opposite sides thereof and over a portion of said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A support according to claim 1 in which a camera supporting platform is provided at an upper portion of said rod and a plurality of yieldable metal prongs position a camera on said platform.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for supporting a lenticular device such as a camera or field glasses from the body of a wearer without a tripod, said apparatus including flexible band portions by which said device is supported from the body and adapted to dampen both lateral and longitudinal vibrations at least to some extent which would be otherwise transmitted to said device, an upstanding rod carrying said device adjacent the wearer''s eyes, one band portion engaging said rod at an angle to reduce a compressive stress in said rod due to the weight of said device and the other band portion engaging said rod at a substantially larger, angle to dampen lateral body vibrations in said rod, and a ball and socket connection at the lower end of said rod, whereby said device may smoothly be caused to follow an object moving across the wearer''s field of vision in any direction.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for supporting a lenticular device such as a camera or field glasses from the body of a wearer without a tripod, said apparatus including flexible band portions by which said device is supported from the body and adapted to dampen both lateral and longitudinal vibrations at least to some extent which would be otherwise transmitted to said device, an upstanding rod carrying said device adjacent the wearer''s eyes, one band portion engaging said rod at an angle to reduce a compressive stress in said rod due to the weight of said device and the other band portion engaging said rod at a substantially larger, angle to dampen lateral body vibrations in said rod, and a ball and socket connection at the lower end of said rod, whereby said device may smoothly be caused to follow an object moving across the wearer''s field of vision in any direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination according to claim 5 in which said lenticular device is a field glass.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |