Battery Grip Protective Device for Cameras, Video Recorders, and Other Electronic Devices

• US 20080245453A1
• Filed: 06/30/2007
• Published: 10/09/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Daymen Canada Acquisition ULC (Daymen Group (Luxembourg) SARL)
• Original Assignee: Daymen Canada Acquisition ULC (Daymen Group (Luxembourg) SARL)
• Inventors: Law, David, Busck, Johannes Refskund, Esarey, Graeme
• Application Number:
  US11/772,217
• Publication Number:
  US 20080245453A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 150/154
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 11/38 Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 17/02 Bodies

Abstract

In one example, we have a rubber skin that fits a range of battery grips. It has a number of cut-outs that allow the material to stretch and accommodate different cameras (or sizes/models), and also, access the different camera control locations, knobs, or buttons. This can apply to video recorders or any electronic devices, in general. This provides protection for device, for impact, scratch, or water, for example. In addition, it provides easy access or change of battery. Thus, convenience, adjustability, and protection are provided at the same time. Many other variations and extensions are also discussed in the specification and figures. In addition, the skin can be solid/rigid or soft. Furthermore, using a band or Velcro, with multiple pieces or attached pieces, one can easily adjust the sizes for different cameras or models.

Claims

1. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder,

wherein said battery grip armor or cover comprises one or more holes, cutouts, or access points, for accessing different knobs, buttons, parts, chambers, or controls, on a battery pack of said camera or video recorder,

wherein said battery grip armor or cover holds or grips a battery, and

wherein said battery is connected to or associated with said camera or video recorder.

2. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is rigid.

3. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is made of soft or flexible material.

4. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is made of multiple pieces.

5. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is made of only one piece.

6. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 4, wherein said multiple pieces are connected or attached together, using band, Velcro, string, cable, hook, zipper, rope, or any connecting means.

7. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 6, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is adjustable for different sizes, cameras, or models.

8. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 3, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is adjustable for different sizes, cameras, or models.

9. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is made of shock absorbent material.

10. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is made of water resistant material.

11. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover holds or grips said battery during battery exchange or recharging.

12. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein a logo, LCD, or display is shown through said one or more holes, cutouts, or access points.

13. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover comprises one or more flap covers or hinged skin pieces.

14. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover comprises more than 1 layers.

15. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 14, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is inflatable.

16. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 15, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is filled with air, liquid, fluid, gas, powder, gel, foam, sponge, or hot fluid.

17. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover comprises rubber shell, shock absorbing material, or bubble cushion.

18. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is connected to, adjacent to, or attached to a cover or skin protecting said camera or video recorder.

19. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is made of or comprises one or more of the following materials or structures:

plastic, elastic material, nylon, bubble-protection material, layered material, soft material, synthetic material, shock absorbent material, hard material, solid material, liquid-containing material, gas-containing material, pressurized-gas-containing material, balloon-type material, inflatable material, gel-type material, natural material, leather, water-proof material, oil-protected surface, paper, cardboard, stretchable material, elastic band network, net-shape material, magnetic material, metallic material, metallic chain, array of metallic rings, multi-dimensional structure, folded structure, hinges, hinged plates, hinged micro-plates, connected tiles, Lego-shaped material, brick-shaped material, ceramic tiles, stone tiles, artificial material tiles, glass tiles, transparent material, translucent material, reflective material, fluorescent material, metal-plated material, painted material, rug, woven material, bamboo, carpet material, wooden material, sticks, insulation material, water-cooling jacket, air-cooling jacket, heating-element jacket, insulation jacket, or any similar material, compound, chemical, or composite material.

20. A battery grip armor or cover for a camera or video recorder, as recited in claim 1, wherein said battery grip armor or cover is attached to one or more of the following items:

a picture frame, clock, notebook, calculator, solar cell array, battery, pen holder, pen, pencil, magnetic plate, magnetic decoration, light, LED, LCD, display, small TV, small radio, thermometer, pressure gauge, biometric sensor, thumb or fingerprint recognition module, combination lock, lock, Velcro, hook-and-loop, password entry input, small keyboard, input device, pointing device, speaker, microphone, small telephone set, keychain ring, hook, small video game, music player, downloading unit, wireless unit, communication unit, antenna, small computer, small web browser, recorder, or any electronic or mechanical device, apparatus, system, toy, decoration, or equipment.