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Camera system and power supply for optical recording devices

  • US 7,986,367 B2
  • Filed: 04/08/2010
  • Issued: 07/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery assembly for providing a quick release between an image recording apparatus and a structural support apparatus, said battery assembly comprising:

  • a housing having a first outer surface and a second outer surface, said first surface and said second outer surfaces being on opposing sides of said housing;

    a threaded bore defined on said second outer surface;

    a depression formed in said first outer surface;

    an energy cell disposed within said housing;

    a mounting plate releasably secured within said depression, said mounting plate having a thickness substantially equal to a depth of said depression and including a threaded post formed thereon; and

    a latching means in operative communication with said depression, wherein manual operation of said latching means releasably secures said mounting plate within said depression;

    wherein said mounting plate is substantially coplanar with said first outer surface when said mounting plate is mounted within said depression; and

    wherein operation of said latching means causes a locking cam to selectively protrude into said depression and bear upon said mounting plate, thereby securing said mounting plate in said depression.

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