Melvin E Brown

US Patent:

47273909, Feb 23, 1988

Filed:

Jun 22, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/064543

Inventors:

Melvin W. Brown - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G03B 2900

US Classification:

354 82

Abstract:

A camera mounting and steadying device for reducing or eliminating undesired movements of a hand-held camera consisting of a main support handle member with hand grips formed into each end of the frame. A camera mounting base is located at one end of the frame and is attached at 90. degree. to two parallel rails that are contained in and slide in channels on either side of the main frame, and is adjustable in multiple directions to enable eye alignment. A shoulder brace extends rearwardly from between the grips of the main frame and abuts either shoulder of the operator. The shoulder brace is both automatically adjustable at the shoulder and manually adjustable for the photographer's comfort. In addition, the shoulder brace may be configured as a tripod to provide stabilization to mount the unit on a flat surface. A camera shutter release is provided in the proximity of the index finger of one hand and a hand support flange extends rearwardly and is positioned to rest on top of the user's lower hand for additional steadying and support.

Address:

PO Box 81828, Las Vegas, NV 89180

Phone:

4066983703

VIN:

1G6KH5E65BU120161

Make:

CADILLAC

Model:

DTS

Year:

2011

Address:

1684 Trish Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156

Phone:

7024374933

VIN:

1GCHK33DX7F190832

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

SILVERADO 3500 CLASSIC

Year:

2007