US4864333A
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Camera and facade
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-11
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Granted: 1989-09-05
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Expires: 2008-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A camera and removable facade is set forth wherein the facade is in the configuration of a human face to provide a first eye formed with a conical interior to securedly seat a camera lens therewithin. A plurality of overlying Velcro™ straps secure an associated camera in firm orientation with the first eye and facade. A second eye is in the form of a parabolic lash that is secured through a plurality of linkages and biased to an open position whereupon depressing of the associated linkages associated with the shutter button of the camera, the second eye will effect a winking motion to indicate completion of the picture and maintain interest of a subject to be photographed, typically a child.
Inventors
- 👤 Glen M. Barber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:28
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A camera and facade for photographic exposure of animate subjects comprising, a camera including a lens, a shutter switch, and a view finder; and said camera lens removably securable rearwardly to a rear surface of a facade, said facade including a first and second forwardly directed eye, and said first eye accepting said camera lens within a rearwardly directed cylinder projecting rearwardly of said facade, and said second eye including a pivotally mounted lid mounted for actuation simultaneously with actuation of said shutter switch to photograph said subject.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A camera and facade for photographic exposure of animate subjects comprising, a camera including a lens, a shutter switch, and a view finder; and said camera lens removably securable rearwardly to a rear surface of a facade, said facade including a first and second forwardly directed eye, and said first eye accepting said camera lens within a rearwardly directed cylinder projecting rearwardly of said facade, and said second eye including a pivotally mounted lid mounted for actuation simultaneously with actuation of said shutter switch to photograph said subject.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 1 wherein said facade includes a plurality of strap pairs for securement of said camera to said facade, and said strap pairs including hook and loop fasteners thereon for adjustable positioning of said strap pairs about said camera.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 2 wherein said rearwardly directed cylinder further includes a conical interior and wherein said conical interior has formed thereon a friction coating for a non-slip positioning of said camera lens within said cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 3 wherein said pivotally mounted lid further includes a plurality of braces, said braces secured to said lid at upper terminal ends and pivotally mounted to an axle, and said axle secured to said facade at first and second connections formed at terminal ends of said axle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 4 wherein said lid is of parabolic configuration and is formed with a return spring, said return spring secured to said lid at one end of said spring and secured to said axle on said other end of said spring at a rear portion of said lid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 5 further including a "U" shaped brace secured to a forward portion of said lid wherein a plurality of legs depend downwardly and are secured to opposed sides of said lid by pivotal connections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 6 wherein said "U" shaped brace includes horizontal legs integrally formed to said downwardly directed legs and is provided with a socket connection medially thereof, said socket connection is formed with through-extending bore, and said socket connection integrally secured to an angulated link formed with a pressure pad medially thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A camera and facade as set forth in claim 7 wherein said angulated link is formed with a camera pad at a terminal end thereof remote from said "U" shaped leg for actuation of said shutter switch of said camera upon downwardly directed force being applied to said pressure pad.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-04 | 1993-03-06 | 1993-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-04 | 1997-03-06 | 1997-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-04 | 2001-03-06 | 2001-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |