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Close-up photography aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-02
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1999-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A photography accessory for taking close-up photographs; the accessory including a base frame made from several arms pivoted together, a camera being mounted on one arm while a photographic subject along with possibly a background panel and/or light reflectors and other equipment being supported on any other of the arms.
Inventors
- 👤 Ben Lupis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:15
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/56; G03B17/561
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A close-up photography aid, comprising in combination, a frame having a plurality of elongated flat arms, a plurality of screws for pivotting together adjacent ends of said plurality of arms, each of said plurality of screws having an enlarged flat head for resting upon a supporting surface, each of said plurality of arms having an elongate slot along a portion of the length thereof, and an enlarged circular opening along said slot of two of said arms; two posts receivable through said two enlarged circular openings and each being adjustably slidable along the length of a respective one of said two arms; means for adjustably mounting said two posts to their respective arms in which they are mounted; and means affixed to said two posts for mounting thereon photographic equipment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A close-up photography aid, comprising in combination, a frame having a plurality of elongated flat arms, a plurality of screws for pivotting together adjacent ends of said plurality of arms, each of said plurality of screws having an enlarged flat head for resting upon a supporting surface, each of said plurality of arms having an elongate slot along a portion of the length thereof, and an enlarged circular opening along said slot of two of said arms; two posts receivable through said two enlarged circular openings and each being adjustably slidable along the length of a respective one of said two arms; means for adjustably mounting said two posts to their respective arms in which they are mounted; and means affixed to said two posts for mounting thereon photographic equipment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The close-up photography aid according to claim 1, wherein there are three of said elongated flat arms, one of said arms having means for adjustably mounting along its respective slot photographic equipment, said one arm having a pad adhered upon the top surface thereof.
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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |