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Tarzana, CA, United States of America

Panavision Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 49



Trademarks = 23

Forward Citations = 843

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Robert E Gottschalk (16 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Iain A Neil (9 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Felipe Navarro (8 out of 10 patents)

4.  Carl F Fazekas (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  Andrew B Romanoff (3 out of 5 patents)

6.  Albert K Saiki (3 out of 4 patents)

7.  Michael J Keesling (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Richard Gelbard (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Christopher J Verplaetse (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Wynn Bowers (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Morris Shore (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Ellis I Betensky (2 out of 33 patents)

13.  Albert L Mayer (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Hazem Nabulsi (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Donald D Kline (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Camera Support Systems
Zoom Lens System
Viewfinder Technology
Film Magazine
Motion Picture Camera
Thermal Compensation
Hand-held Remote Control
Optical Systems
Electronic Cinema Camera
Focal Length Extender
Video Monitoring
Image Modulation

49 patents:

1. 7101045 - Automatic pan and tilt compensation system for a camera support structure (2006-09-05),
2. 7006141 - Method and objective lens for spectrally modifying light for an electronic camera (2006-02-28),
3. 6970201 - Method and lens system for modifying the modulation transfer function of light for a camera (2005-11-29),
4. 6961188 - Zoom lens system (2005-11-01),
5. 6930721 - Lens mount apparatus for a high definition video camera (2005-08-16),
6. 6927797 - Viewfinder for high definition video camera (2005-08-09),
7. 6820980 - Automatic pan and tilt compensation system for a camera support structure (2004-11-23),
8. 6819867 - Hand-held remote control and display system for film and video cameras and lenses (2004-11-16),
9. 6724429 - System for sensing and displaying lens data for high performance film and video cameras and lenses (2004-04-20),
10. 6667836 - High performance viewfinder eyepiece with a large diopter focus range (2003-12-23),
11. 6480681 - Adjustable viewfinder optical system for shoulder-supported cameras (2002-11-12),
12. 6450465 - Multi-jaw clamp (2002-09-17),
13. 6354750 - Fourth axis camera support system and method (2002-03-12),
14. 6353461 - Multiple camera video assist control system (2002-03-05),
15. 6144510 - Thermal compensation system for lens focus adjustment (2000-11-07),
Panavision Inc., headquartered in Tarzana, California, is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced camera systems and optical technologies for the film and television industry. The company specializes in a range of innovative solutions, including automatic pan and tilt compensation, spectral light modification, and high-definition video cameras. Panavision's expertise extends to camera support systems and viewfinder optical systems, making it a pivotal player in enhancing the motion picture and video production experience.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Panavision Inc.
49 Patents

#1 in Tarzana, CA

#1,681 in California

#7,138 in US

#14,266 in the World

Tarzana, CA (US)
Tarzana, CA, United States of America

Panavision Inc.

Forward Citations = 843

34 inventors:

goldMedal Robert E Gottschalk (16 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Iain A Neil (9 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Felipe Navarro (8 out of 10 patents)

4.  Carl F Fazekas (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  Andrew B Romanoff (3 out of 5 patents)

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