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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2006
Applicants:
H. Robert Orf, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Jerry Holway, Exton, PA (US);
Inventors:
H. Robert Orf, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Jerry Holway, Exton, PA (US);
Assignee:
The Tiffen Company LLC, Hauppauge, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03B 17/00 (2006.01); F16M 11/04 (2006.01); H04N 5/225 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A folding hinge for camera stabilization equipment. The hinge includes support connectors having apertures through which cables may be passed to connect a camera with various auxiliary components. An indexing guide pivotally attaches the support connectors so the camera stabilization system can be folded and unfolded with little or no disruption of the cables pr system balance. Locking mechanisms secure the hinges to provide a desired angular relationship between support members connected by the hinge.