US4027318A
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Stabilizing foot apparatus for camera
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-15
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1995-09-15
Abstract
Abstract Camera foot apparatus is disclosed which attaches on to the bottom of a camera to stabilize the camera by providing an area beneath the lens of the camera on which the camera is disposed.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A. Knapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:59
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/561; G03B17/566
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
Camera stabilizing foot apparatus, comprising in combination: base means, including an upper platform and a lower platform extending outwardly from the upper platform; a groove extending into the base means; an extension movable in the groove adjacent the lower platform; a recess disposed in the base means adjacent the groove; a slot in the extension adjacent the recess in the housing means; a spring disposed in the recess and biased against the extension to help hold the extension in place in the groove; a tab on the spring extending into the slot to limit the movement of the extension relative to the base means; and means for fastening a camera to the upper platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
Camera stabilizing foot apparatus, comprising in combination: base means, including an upper platform and a lower platform extending outwardly from the upper platform; a groove extending into the base means; an extension movable in the groove adjacent the lower platform; a recess disposed in the base means adjacent the groove; a slot in the extension adjacent the recess in the housing means; a spring disposed in the recess and biased against the extension to help hold the extension in place in the groove; a tab on the spring extending into the slot to limit the movement of the extension relative to the base means; and means for fastening a camera to the upper platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the base means further includes a stop at the upper platform remote from the lower platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the means for fastening a camera to the upper platform comprises a bolt, and the base means further includes slot means extending through the base means for receiving the bolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the slot means is elongated through the base means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the base means is of a generally trapezoidal configuration, with the upper platform generally wider than the lower platform.
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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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |