Reflector mounting apparatus

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

O Shea, Sandra L (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supports

Modifier support

C362S432000, C248S689000, C248S569000, C248S125200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07909492

ABSTRACT:
A mounting apparatus for reflectors such as reflector umbrellas for lighting used in motion picture and still photography. The apparatus secures the reflector by retaining elements and the reflector may be removed efficiently from the apparatus and replaced by another reflector if desired by rotating one of the retaining elements about a hinge. The angular position of the reflector may be adjusted by rotating supports for the retaining elements to desired angular configurations by activation of a gear mechanism in a housing. The apparatus includes an indicator that indicates the position or angular orientation of the reflector and allows a user to orient the reflector into one or more desired angular configurations and remove the reflector while maintaining the orientation of the supports.

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Photograph AA. Photo of an reflector umbrella mounting device in use since approximately 1998.
Photograph BB. Photo of another reflector mounting device in use since approximately 1998.

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