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US3858228A
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Gyroscopic holder for camera
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-04
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a camera to ensure a photograph unaffected by undesirable movement of a hand-held camera comprises a casing accommodating therein one or more gyroscopes; means for detachably securing the camera to said casing a pair of handles, and push button means associated with one of handles said for actuating the camera after a switch for operating the gyroscope or gyroscopes is closed, whereby the camera fixed to the holder is restrained from undesirable movement by operation of the gyroscope or gyroscopes during the exposure period.
Inventors
- 👤 K Mito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/64; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/561; G03B17/563; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/04; F16M2200/041; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A gyroscope holder for a camera comprising: a mounting base for a camera and means for detachably fixing a camera thereon; a casing containing a gyroscope mounted on pivots around which its rotary shaft can move angularly; means for operating said gyroscope; handles provided on both sides of said mounting base; and means assocIated with one of said handles for first activating said means for operating said gyroscope and then releasing the shutter of a camera fixed to said mounting base, wherein said means for releasing the shutter of the camera fixed to the mounting base is an operation member biased to a rest position by spring means, provided with an operation button, and movable to a position in which the shutter is released after said means for operating the gyroscope is activated, and further comprising means for braking the rotation of the gyroscope when said operation member is situated in the rest position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A gyroscope holder for a camera comprising: a mounting base for a camera and means for detachably fixing a camera thereon; a casing containing a gyroscope mounted on pivots around which its rotary shaft can move angularly; means for operating said gyroscope; handles provided on both sides of said mounting base; and means assocIated with one of said handles for first activating said means for operating said gyroscope and then releasing the shutter of a camera fixed to said mounting base, wherein said means for releasing the shutter of the camera fixed to the mounting base is an operation member biased to a rest position by spring means, provided with an operation button, and movable to a position in which the shutter is released after said means for operating the gyroscope is activated, and further comprising means for braking the rotation of the gyroscope when said operation member is situated in the rest position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A gyroscopic holder for a camera as claimed in claim 1, wherein said casing is provided with a plurality of gyroscopes therein, said braking means serving to brake all gyroscopes at the same time when said operation member is situated in the rest position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A gyroscopic holder for a camera as claimed in claim 2, further comprising: means for biasing the axial direction of said gyroscopes so that their respective axes are at right angles to one another when said gyroscopes are braked to a stop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A gyroscopic holder for a camera as claimed in claim 3, further comprising: means for holding the respective axes of said gyroscopes at angles of 90* to each other during angular movements of the respective axes of said gyroscopes, when a plurality of gyroscopes are operated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A gyroscopic holder for a camera as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a motor for driving said gyroscope; an electric power source for energizing said motor; first switching means connected in series to said electric power source and motor; a motor braking circuit for short-circuiting across both terminals of said motors; and second switching means connected in series to said motor braking circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
A gyroscopic holder for a camera as claimed in claim 5, wherein movement of said operating member to the first rest position closes said second switching means, movement of said member to a second position opens said second switching means, movement of said member to a third position holds said second switching means open and closes the first switching means, and movement of said member to a fourth operating position holds said second switching means open and the first switching means closed while releasing the camera shutter.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |