Photographic extension flash cord
US4201434A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/914
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector system is provided for an electronic flash unit. A first connector member comprises a male hot shoe plug for electrically and mechanically engaging the female hot shoe receptacle of a camera. The upper portion of the first connector member comprises a female hot shoe receptacle. An electrically conductive extension line couples the first connector member to a second connector member. The second connector member comprises a female hot shoe receptacle at its upper portion, and its lower portion defines a threaded aperture for receiving a tripod mount.
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