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Apparatus for supporting a camera and method for using the apparatus

US7684694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 2006
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 29, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A camera support assembly including an elongated support, such as a extensible support, which support extends between a base assembly and a handgrip, whereby a user of the camera may secure a camera to the base assembly and, while holding the handgrip, position the camera a distance away, which may be greater than arms length, to capture a still or moving image of the user, of an obstructed scene, or of hard to reach and/or unsafe areas.

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