US4030114A
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Modular photomacrographic lighting bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-15
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A modular lighting platform for photographing objects at close range comprising a mounting platform which may be slidably attached to the front of a camera bellows framework or directly attached to a camera body, tripod or the like. Attached to the platform is a plurality of extension arms which will pivot sideways about a fixed axis and can be locked in any pivotal position. Dual fastening means are contained on the extension arms for mounting auxiliary arms in a plane normal thereto and at any position along the length thereof. The length of the extension arms may vary and the auxiliary arms are slidably engaged in the dual fastening means such that the length between the extension arm and the end of the auxiliary arm may be regulated. The auxiliary arms may thereby be rotated about the extension arms and locked in any desired degree of rotation. Lighting devices, mirrors, reflectors and the like can be attached to the ends of either the extension or auxiliary arms thereby creating a miniature camera studio without the use of independent lighting.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry L. Telfer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:12
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/24; F16M13/00; G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/561; G03B2215/00; G03B2215/05; G03B2215/0514; G03B2215/0557
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A modular lighting platform for hand held closeup photography comprising a. a mounting platform adapted to be attached to a camera bellows or camera base, b. a plurality of outwardly oriented extension arms attached to said mounting platform by attaching means which allow said extension arms pivotal movement to either side and which can lock said extension arms in any pivotal position, c. dual fastening means slidably engaged on at least one extension arm rotatable about the longitudinal axis of said arm and containing means adapted only to secure said dual fastening means at any position along the length of the extension arm about which it is slidably d. at least one auxiliary arm slidable engaged in each dual fastening means across a plane normal to the extension arm, said dual fastening means also containing additional means adapted only to secure the auxiliary arm at any position along the length of said auxiliary arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A modular lighting platform for hand held closeup photography comprising a. a mounting platform adapted to be attached to a camera bellows or camera base, b. a plurality of outwardly oriented extension arms attached to said mounting platform by attaching means which allow said extension arms pivotal movement to either side and which can lock said extension arms in any pivotal position, c. dual fastening means slidably engaged on at least one extension arm rotatable about the longitudinal axis of said arm and containing means adapted only to secure said dual fastening means at any position along the length of the extension arm about which it is slidably d. at least one auxiliary arm slidable engaged in each dual fastening means across a plane normal to the extension arm, said dual fastening means also containing additional means adapted only to secure the auxiliary arm at any position along the length of said auxiliary arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A modular lighting platform according to claim 1 wherein at least one end of each auxiliary arm and the outward ends of the extension arms contain means for attaching a lighting unit or units.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A modular lighting platform according to claim 2 wherein the means for attaching the lighting unit or units are threads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
179 words
The modular lighting platform according to claim 3 wherein the attaching means for securing the extension arms to the mounting platform consist of rectangular pivot blocks having longitudinal holes into which the unthreaded ends of the extension arms are inserted, a hole in each rectangular pivot block perpendicular to and interengaging with the longitudinal holes in said pivot block, a threaded hole in each extension arm perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof and in alignment with the interengaging hole in said pivot block when the extension arm is inserted therein, a hole in the mounting platform for each pivot block which hole is in alignment with the hole in the pivot block and threaded hole in the extension arm, a threaded locking screw inserted through the holes in said mounting platform and pivot blocks and threaded into the hole in said extension arm, whereby the loosening of the locking screw allows pivotal movement of the extension arms and pivot block and the tightening of the locking screw secures the pivot block against the mounting platform in a fixed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
The lighting platform according to claim 4 wherein the dual fastening means is a rectangular pivot block containing three planes having outside walls having arm apertures at right angles through two planes thereof, adapted to slidably engage an extension arm in one aperture and an auxiliary arm in the other aperture, said pivot block having threaded holes therein at opposite sides of the third plane extending from the outside wall into the nearest arm aperture and locking screws threaded into said holes the tightening of which will secure the pivot block fixedly to the extension or auxiliary arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A modular lighting platform according to claim 4 wherein the mounting platform has at least one mounting rod fixedly attached thereto, said rods being adapted to slidably fit into mounting holes in the front end of a camera bellows framework and having locking means for securing said mounting rod or rods into said mounting holes at any position along the length of said rod or rods.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A modular lighting platform according to claim 6 wherein the mounting platform is of unitary construction consisting of two flat sides at right angles, having attached to one side the mounting rod or rods and having attached to the other side the extension arms and pivot blocks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The lighting apparatus according to claim 7 containing three extension arms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The lighting apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the extension arms are of different lengths.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lighting apparatus according to claim 6 wherein at least one lighting unit is attachable to the ends of the extension or auxiliary arms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A modular lighting platform according to claim 4 wherein the mounting platform is directly attached to a camera base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The lighting platform according to claim 11 containing two extension arms.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |