Camera adapter support

• US 7,883,279 B2
• Filed: 12/22/2008
• Issued: 02/08/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2008
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Charles S. Kendall
• Original Assignee: Charles S. Kendall
• Inventors: Kendall, Charles S.
• Primary Examiner(s): LaBalle; Clayton E
• Assistant Examiner(s): RHODES, JR, LEON W
• Application Number:
  US12/318,079
• Publication Number:
  US 20100158499A1
• Time in Patent Office: 778 Days
• Field of Search: 352/48, 352/53, 352/85, 352/88, 352/243, 348/722, 248/202.1, 248/675, 396/419, 396/428
• US Class Current: 396/428
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 17/00 Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor lens hoods or caps G03B11/04

Abstract

A camera adapter support for supporting a camera in an orientation transverse to its traditional orientation includes a base member shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a head of a tripod. The base member includes a first end and a second end. A first upstanding member is secured to the first end of the base member. The first upstanding member includes a first end secured to the first end of the base member and a second end. The first upstanding member includes coupling structure which secures the base of the camera to the first upstanding member. A second upstanding member is secured to the second end of the base member, the second upstanding member including a first end secured to the first end of the base member for selective movement relative thereto and a second end. The second upstanding member includes a plate member and a second transverse plate coupled to the plate member. The second transverse plate is shaped and dimensioned for supporting a portion of the camera as it lies across the base member.

Claims

1. A camera adapter support for supporting a camera in an orientation transverse to its traditional orientation, comprising:

a base member shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a head of a tripod, the base member including a first end and a second end;

a first upstanding member secured to the first end of the base member, the first upstanding member including a first end secured to the first end of the base member and a second end, the first upstanding member including coupling structure which secures a base of a camera to the first upstanding member;

a second upstanding member secured to the second end of the base member, the second upstanding member including a first end secured to the second end of the base member for selective movement relative thereto and a second end, wherein the second upstanding member includes a plate member and a second transverse plate coupled to the plate member, the second transverse plate being shaped and dimensioned for supporting a portion of a camera as it lies across the base member;

the second transverse plate being coupled to the plate member for selective movement along the length of the plate member so as to accommodate cameras requiring support at different heights.

2. The camera adapter support according to claim 1, wherein the first upstanding member is fixedly secured to the base member.

3. The camera adapter support according to claim 2, wherein the first upstanding member is substantially flat.

4. The camera adapter support according to claim 2, wherein the first upstanding member is oriented approximately perpendicular to the base member.

5. The camera adapter support according to claim 1, wherein the first upstanding member is pivotally secured to the base member.

6. The camera adapter support according to claim 5, wherein the second upstanding member includes the plate member coupled to a first transverse plate and the plate member is pivotally coupled to the first transverse plate.

7. The camera adapter support according to claim 1, wherein the second upstanding member includes the plate member coupled to a first transverse plate.

8. The camera adapter support according to claim 7, wherein the first transverse plate is shaped and dimensioned for engaging the base member and supporting the second upstanding member as it sits upon the base member.

9. The camera adapter support according to claim 7, wherein the plate member is fixedly coupled to the first transverse plate.

10. The camera adapter support according to claim 9, wherein the plate member is oriented substantially perpendicular to the base member.

11. The camera adapter support according to claim 7, wherein the plate member is pivotally coupled to the first transverse plate.

13. The camera adapter support according to claim 1, wherein the second transverse plate may be selectively moved relative to the plate member.

15. The camera adapter support according to claim 1, wherein the second upstanding member may be selectively moved relative to the base member.

16. The camera adapter support according to claim 15, wherein the second upstanding member may be longitudinally moved relative to the base member.

17. The camera adapter support according to claim 15, wherein the plate member of the second upstanding member may be pivotally moved relative to the base member.

18. The camera adapter support according to claim 1, wherein the base member includes a plurality of apertures for attachment of the camera adapter support to a head of a tripod.

12. A camera adapter support for supporting a camera in an orientation transverse to its traditional orientation, comprising:

a base member shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a head of a tripod, the base member including a first end and a second end;

a first upstanding member secured to the first end of the base member, the first upstanding member including a first end secured to the first end of the base member and a second end, the first upstanding member including coupling structure which secures a base of a camera to the first upstanding member;

a second upstanding member secured to the second end of the base member, the second upstanding member including a first end secured to the second end of the base member for selective movement relative thereto and a second end wherein the second upstanding member includes a plate member and a second transverse plate coupled to the plate member, the second transverse plate being shaped and dimensioned for supporting a portion of a camera as it lies across the base member;

wherein the coupling structure of the first upstanding member includes a plurality of apertures formed therein for receiving coupling members which secure a base of a camera to the first upstanding member.

14. A camera adapter support for supporting a camera in an orientation transverse to its traditional orientation, comprising:

a base member shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a head of a tripod, the base member including a first end and a second end;

a first upstanding member secured to the first end of the base member the first upstanding member including a first end secured to the first end of the base member and a second end, the first upstanding member including coupling structure which secures a base of a camera to the first upstanding member;

a second upstanding member secured to the second end of the base member, the second upstanding member including a first end secured to the second end of the base member for selective movement relative thereto and a second end, wherein the second upstanding member includes a plate member and a second transverse plate coupled to the plate member the second transverse plate being shaped and dimensioned for supporting a portion of a camera as it lies across the base member;

wherein the second transverse plate includes a locking screw selectively securing the second transverse plate to the plate member.