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US4440334A
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Adjustable camera strap construction
Assignee: Coast Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1983-05-05
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 2003-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved adjustable camera strap construction to support a hand-held camera from the back and shoulders. The shoulder strap is slidably received within the slot of a belt hook. A swivel is secured to the other end of the belt hook, and carries a latch which detachably engages a standard camera mounting post.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Kappel
- 👤 Richard Goldberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/30; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An improved adjustable camera strap construction which comprises: (a) a shoulder strap; (b) means adjustably secured to said strip to accommodate the length thereof in accordance with the particular physique of the user; (c) at least one belt hook made of a rigid durable material, receiving said strap at one end; and (d) said belt hook carrying a latch having means to detachably engage a standard mounting post of a camera body, said hook has an opening defined at one end thereof for receiving said strap, and a narrowing portion at the other end, said narrowing portion forming a triagular finger having an opening defined in a flat portion thereof, said flat portion being perpendicular to the main body of said hook, said opening receiving said latch, whereby the belt hook will durably secure the strap to the latch hook during the useful life of the construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
An improved adjustable camera strap construction which comprises: (a) a shoulder strap; (b) means adjustably secured to said strip to accommodate the length thereof in accordance with the particular physique of the user; (c) at least one belt hook made of a rigid durable material, receiving said strap at one end; and (d) said belt hook carrying a latch having means to detachably engage a standard mounting post of a camera body, said hook has an opening defined at one end thereof for receiving said strap, and a narrowing portion at the other end, said narrowing portion forming a triagular finger having an opening defined in a flat portion thereof, said flat portion being perpendicular to the main body of said hook, said opening receiving said latch, whereby the belt hook will durably secure the strap to the latch hook during the useful life of the construction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention according to claim 1, at least two hooks secured to said strap.
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) | 1987-04-03 | 1987-10-03 | 1988-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-03 | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-10-03 | 1996-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |