Leo Rodriguez Rodriguez

Address:

2604 N Beachwood Dr, Hollywood, CA 90068

VIN:

2B3LJ54T29H502076

Make:

DODGE

Model:

CHALLENGER

Year:

2009

US Patent:

7083291, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Oct 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/688534

Inventors:

Peter Yong - Torrance CA, US
Leo T. Rodriguez - Monterey Park CA, US

International Classification:

G02B 23/16

US Classification:

359612, 359601, 348834, 348842

Abstract:

A glare shield for the viewfinder of a video camera or the LCD screen of a video or digital camera is comprised of a hood that casts a shadow upon the viewfinder eyepiece or LCD screen to reduce the amount of ambient light falling upon the viewfinder eyepiece or LCD screen. The glare shield is formed of inexpensive materials and is collapsible so that it may be carried in a photographer's pocket or camera bag. It is readily attachable to and detachable from the a camcorder. The glare shield may be formed of adjustable components so that a single glare shield may be utilized on LCD screens of varying sizes. The glare shield of the invention is formed of materials that will not scratch or damage the photographer's eyeglass lenses or the structure of the camera or camcorder with which the invention is utilized.