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Stabiliser apparatus for multi-directional movement of a camera
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-07
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Stabiliser apparatus for multi-directional movement of a camera which apparatus includes an arm adapted to be fitted to a swivel support, the said arm having a swivel head with a fixing device for a camera and having means for balancing with respect to the swivel support the weight of the said arm and its load when present.
Inventors
- 👤 A Masserson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/18; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2064; F16M11/2092; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/025; F16M2200/04; F16M2200/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A stabiliser apparatus for multidirectional movement of a camera, said apparatus comprising: a. a swivel support; b. an adjustable arm means operatively connected to said swivel support; c. swivel head means operatively connected to said arm means; d. a fixing device for said camera mounted on said swivel head means; e. balancing means for balancing the weight of said arm means, said swivel head means, said fixing device and said camera, and any other loads on said arm means; and f. adjustable means cooperating with said arm means for coupling said swivel head means to said swivel support for maintaining the horizontal setting or inclination of said swivel head means with respect to the horizontal when said arm means is moved about its horizontal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A stabiliser apparatus for multidirectional movement of a camera, said apparatus comprising: a. a swivel support; b. an adjustable arm means operatively connected to said swivel support; c. swivel head means operatively connected to said arm means; d. a fixing device for said camera mounted on said swivel head means; e. balancing means for balancing the weight of said arm means, said swivel head means, said fixing device and said camera, and any other loads on said arm means; and f. adjustable means cooperating with said arm means for coupling said swivel head means to said swivel support for maintaining the horizontal setting or inclination of said swivel head means with respect to the horizontal when said arm means is moved about its horizontal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the arm means includes a central element adapted to be fitted to the swivel support and at least one complementary element adapted to be fitted to the central element and, if more than one, adapted to be fitted to one another, one of the end complementary elements having the camera fixing device and the other complementary end element having one or more counterweight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein one or more of the complementary elements are cranked.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the arm is tubular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the arm means is of square cross-section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the camera fixing device is arranged so that the centre of gravity of a camera when fixed thereto is situated on the horizontal axis of rotation of the swivel head means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the camera fixing device is mounted below the swivel head means, to support a camera from below the swivel head means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the camera fixing device includes two elements which can slide or be made fast relatively to one another, one of them being fitted to the swivel head means and the other being adapted to receive a camera.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the arm means is tubular and the connecting means are disposed within the arm means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the connecting means between the swivel support and the swivel head means include a mechanism with gearwheels, connected to a reference gearwheel fitted to the swivel support, arranged to be able to preserve the said setting or inclination.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the connecting means between the swivel support and the swivel head means include a mechanism with counterweight and pantograph, arranged to be able to preserve the said setting or inclination.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the arm means is mounted on the swivel support by means of an articulation device permitting the distance between the arm and its horizontal pivoting axis on the swivel support to be varied.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the articulation device is held on the arm means by engagement about the shaft of a small gearwheel which meshes with a reference gearwheel of the support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the reference gearwheel is adapted to be disengaged in order to facilitate the mounting of the arm means on the swivel support means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the shaft of the small gearwheel is connected by a mitre gear unit and a connecting rod arrangement to an irreversible gear connecting the arm means to the swivel head. The arrangement being such that rotation may only be initiated from the small gear wheel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the irreversible gear unit is adapted to be disengaged to permit setting of the inclination of the camera fixing device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the irreversible gear unit includes a worm connected by way of a universal coupling to the connecting rod arrangement to permit the said disengagement, and a helical gear carried by the swivel head and adapted to mesh with the worm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the swivel head means includes two cranked supports adapted to slide in directions at right angles to one another, one of them to move the camera fixing device in one direction relatively to the swivel head means and the second to move the camera fixing device in a direction perpendicular to the first mentioned direction.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 including a complementary element which is telescopic and is intended to be interposed between the central element and the end element of the arm means having the swivel head means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each element of the arm means is provided with assembly means permitting the clamping and unclamping of the said elements in order to fit them to each other.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each element connected to the central element remote from the swivel support is assembled to its neighbouring element by screwing so as to form an external surface of uniform cross-section on which counterweights can be slid.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 21, wherein means are provided for shielding the screwthreads of the elements to protect them from damage when the latter are disconnected.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a cranked element is formed of two articulated portions arranged so as to be capable of being locked at different angles relatively to one another.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |