Ryan Kent Morgan

US Patent:

20080245452, Oct 9, 2008

Filed:

Jun 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/772210

Inventors:

David Law - Seattle WA, US
Graeme Esarey - Seattle WA, US
Ryan Morgan - Sammamish WA, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/38

US Classification:

150154, 2063162

Abstract:

This application relates to the improvement to the current state-of-the-art for weatherproofing a camera or video recorder (or a cell phone having those functionalities). That allows an avid photographer to take their camera out into the rain and use all the controls through the skin, without the camera getting wet. (It is not submersion-proof, but for all practical purposes, it is waterproof) It features plug-in covers for gaps, plus any or all of the below: Double layer (with ultra thin layer on inside and/or also outside), Zip Lock features around the holes, Hot shoe drape over top of camera, or Finger Condom. Many other variations and extensions are also discussed in the specification and figures.

US Patent:

20080247750, Oct 9, 2008

Filed:

Apr 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/695625

Inventors:

David Law - Seattle WA, US
Ryan Morgan - Sammamish WA, US
Graeme Esarey - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

G03B 17/02

US Classification:

396535, 2063162

Abstract:

As an example, we are introducing an elastomeric molded skin, that covers the camera and provides rigorous protection against drop, dirt, and general wear-and-tear on the camera. The skin covers most, many, or all possible surfaces and replicates the existing camera buttons with elastomeric/rubber buttons, which the user can press on, to activate all the existing functions of the camera, without exposing the buttons to any dirt or moisture. The skin has both open and “open-able” areas, to allow the user access to functional areas on the camera (in this example), e.g. to replace the battery or memory card. This is particularly useful for all SLR cameras, and compact cameras with one or more LCDs.

Address:

3016 219 Ave E, Lake Tapps, WA 98391

VIN:

2HKYF18767H521441

Make:

HONDA

Model:

PILOT

Year:

2007