US3882524A
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Apparatus for holding a camera ready for use
Assignee: RAUSCHER INGEBORG
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Filing: 1973-09-13
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A body support for holding a motion picture camera in the use position at the eye level of a user is provided by an apparatus having a rod arranged to the side of the body of the user, on which is attached an adjustable holder for the motion picture camera directed forwardly and toward the center of the user''s body. The rod is held by means of a hook-shaped suspending member hung over the user''s shoulder and with a cross piece located at the level of the user''s belt line, and whose ends rest against the user''s body at the sides at two points. This body support leaves the chest and one shoulder of the user free, so that while taking pictures the chest can be moved for breathing and one arm can be moved for operating auxiliary equipment or for giving instructions, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Rauscher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2014; F16M11/2092; F16M11/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A support apparatus for holding a camera in front of a user consisting essentially of a rod system, said rod system comprising: a single longitudinally extending rod portion, a single suspending member connected to said rod portion at a first end thereof, a supporting member connected to said rod portion at a second end thereof, said supporting member being attached to the rod system in such a manner as to be able to pivot around the longitudinal axis of said rod portion, and a holder member connected to said rod portion intermediate of said first and second ends thereof, said rod system being supported on a body of a user by means of said single suspending member extending over only one shoulder of said user and by means of said supporting member resting against said body approximately at the belt line thereof, said supporting member resting aginst said body at only two points thereof, wherein said rod system is supported on said body such that said single longitudinally extending rod portion and said holder member are supported free from contact with the chest of said user, whereby said rod system is uneffected by breathing motions of said user, wherein said supporting member is formed of a rod having one end inserted into said second end of said single longitudinal rod portion and is retained by means of a setscrew extending through a cross slot in said second end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A support apparatus for holding a camera in front of a user consisting essentially of a rod system, said rod system comprising: a single longitudinally extending rod portion, a single suspending member connected to said rod portion at a first end thereof, a supporting member connected to said rod portion at a second end thereof, said supporting member being attached to the rod system in such a manner as to be able to pivot around the longitudinal axis of said rod portion, and a holder member connected to said rod portion intermediate of said first and second ends thereof, said rod system being supported on a body of a user by means of said single suspending member extending over only one shoulder of said user and by means of said supporting member resting against said body approximately at the belt line thereof, said supporting member resting aginst said body at only two points thereof, wherein said rod system is supported on said body such that said single longitudinally extending rod portion and said holder member are supported free from contact with the chest of said user, whereby said rod system is uneffected by breathing motions of said user, wherein said supporting member is formed of a rod having one end inserted into said second end of said single longitudinal rod portion and is retained by means of a setscrew extending through a cross slot in said second end.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
217 words
An apparatus for holding a camera against the body of a person operating said camera, consisting of a rod system extending vertically to the side and in front of the body, to which is attached a holder extending at an incline toward the front and toward the center of the body and having means for attaching a camera, and with said rod system continuing upward to form a suspending member engaging the shoulder of the person in the manner of a hook, and continuing downward to be followed by a supporting member extending across the body and located almost at the level of the belt line, with its ends supported against the body of the person, in which said supporting member is attached to the rod system in such a manner as to be able to pivot around the longitudinal axis of said rod system, in which one end of a rod forming said supporting member is inserted into said rod system and retained by means of a setscrew extending through a cross slot in the tube, and in which the length of said cross slot is dimensioned in such a manner that there is always an angle of less than 90* between said supporting member and a plane extending through the rod system and suspending member.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
217 words
An apparatus for holding a camera against the body of a person operating said camera, consisting of a rod system extending vertically to the side and in front of the body, to which is attached a holder extending at an incline toward the front and toward the center of the body and having means for attaching a camera, and with said rod system continuing upward to form a suspending member engaging the shoulder of the person in the manner of a hook, and continuing downward to be followed by a supporting member extending across the body and located almost at the level of the belt line, with its ends supported against the body of the person, in which said supporting member is attached to the rod system in such a manner as to be able to pivot around the longitudinal axis of said rod system, in which one end of a rod forming said supporting member is inserted into said rod system and retained by means of a setscrew extending through a cross slot in the tube, and in which the length of said cross slot is dimensioned in such a manner that there is always an angle of less than 90* between said supporting member and a plane extending through the rod system and suspending member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
242 words
A support apparatus for holding a camera in front of a user consIsting essentially of a rod system, said rod system comprising: a single longitudinally extending rod portion, a single suspending member connected to said rod portion at a first end thereof, a supporting member connected to said rod portion at a second end thereof, and a holder member connected to said rod portion intermediate of said first and second ends thereof, said holder member being movably connected with said rod portion in the longitudinal direction and pivotally connected to said rod portion about the longitudinal axis, said rod system being supported on a body of a user by means of said single suspending member extending over only one shoulder of said user and by means of said supporting member resting against said body approximately at the belt line thereof, said supporting member resting against said body at only two points thereof, wherein said rod system is supported on said body such that said single longitudinally extending rod portion and said holder member are supported free from contact with the chest of said user, whereby said rod system is uneffected by breathing motions of said user, wherein said holder member comprises tubular members whose length is telescopically adjustable and which are attached to the rod system so as to extend upwardly at an incline, one of said tubular members having a horizontally angled free end with a supporting head for a camera.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
242 words
A support apparatus for holding a camera in front of a user consIsting essentially of a rod system, said rod system comprising: a single longitudinally extending rod portion, a single suspending member connected to said rod portion at a first end thereof, a supporting member connected to said rod portion at a second end thereof, and a holder member connected to said rod portion intermediate of said first and second ends thereof, said holder member being movably connected with said rod portion in the longitudinal direction and pivotally connected to said rod portion about the longitudinal axis, said rod system being supported on a body of a user by means of said single suspending member extending over only one shoulder of said user and by means of said supporting member resting against said body approximately at the belt line thereof, said supporting member resting against said body at only two points thereof, wherein said rod system is supported on said body such that said single longitudinally extending rod portion and said holder member are supported free from contact with the chest of said user, whereby said rod system is uneffected by breathing motions of said user, wherein said holder member comprises tubular members whose length is telescopically adjustable and which are attached to the rod system so as to extend upwardly at an incline, one of said tubular members having a horizontally angled free end with a supporting head for a camera.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for holding a camera against the body of a person operating such camera, consisting of a rod system extending vertically to the side and in front of the body, to which is attached a holder extending at an incline toward the front and toward the center of the body and having means for attaching a camera, and with said rod system continuing upward to form a suspending member engaging the shoulder of the person in the manner of a hook, and continuing downward to be followed by a supporting member extending across the body and located almost at the level of the belt line, with its ends supported against the body of the person, in which said holder is vertically adjustable and attached so as to be able to pivot around the longitudinal axis of the rod system, and in which said holder comprises tubular members whose length is telescopically adjustable and which are attached to the rod system so as to extend upwardly at an incline, whose horizontally angle free end has a supporting head for hte camer, and in which said supporting head is attached to the holder in such a manner as to be able to pivot 90* around an axis extending horizontally and at right angles to the body of the user.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for holding a camera against the body of a person operating such camera, consisting of a rod system extending vertically to the side and in front of the body, to which is attached a holder extending at an incline toward the front and toward the center of the body and having means for attaching a camera, and with said rod system continuing upward to form a suspending member engaging the shoulder of the person in the manner of a hook, and continuing downward to be followed by a supporting member extending across the body and located almost at the level of the belt line, with its ends supported against the body of the person, in which said holder is vertically adjustable and attached so as to be able to pivot around the longitudinal axis of the rod system, and in which said holder comprises tubular members whose length is telescopically adjustable and which are attached to the rod system so as to extend upwardly at an incline, whose horizontally angle free end has a supporting head for hte camer, and in which said supporting head is attached to the holder in such a manner as to be able to pivot 90* around an axis extending horizontally and at right angles to the body of the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 4, in which said supporting head comprises two members which can be swivelled one relative to the other around a horizontal axis.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |