Crawling handle for thermal imaging camera

Details Crawling handle for thermal imaging camera Crawling handle for thermal imaging camera

2007-07-31

2007-07-31

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Infrared-to-visible imaging

Reexamination Certificate

active

11388801

ABSTRACT:
A thermal imaging camera is provided that facilitates crawling by a user has a handle that supports the user's hand off of a floor and protects the camera. The handle includes a grip with a front bumper guard and a base having a widened portion at its butt end that has bumpers. Side bumpers at the opposite end of the handle extend outwardly from the sides of the handle which are coplanar with the bumpers at the butt end, to keep the handle generally parallel to the ground. The bumpers at the butt end and adjacent to the camera extend farther out than any other part of the handle or camera. The handle is removable and re-attachable to the camera. A removable handle alone for a portable, camera is also provided.

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