Camera lens hood providing for independent yaw, roll, and pitch rotations for a plurality of lens filters
US12416844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B11/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lens hood system designed to accommodate one or more lens filters via one or more recesses. The lens filters may be inserted through various access points, including front, back, or side openings, and can be secured using methods such as threading, snap-fit tabs, or sliding mechanisms. The lens hood may be equipped with movable frame portions allowing for roll, pitch, and yaw rotations of the filters, independently or collectively, to optimize filter alignment. Additionally, the inner surfaces of the lens hood may be non-reflective or feature designs to minimize unwanted light reflections, enhancing image quality.
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