Optical: systems and elements – Glare or unwanted light reduction – Barrel end or lens mount shade
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Lavarias, Arnel C. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Glare or unwanted light reduction
Barrel end or lens mount shade
C359S601000, C348S834000, C348S842000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07083291
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.
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HoodMan LCD Sun Shade, Apr. 23, 2002, six pages.
Rodriguez Leo T.
Yong Peter
Lavarias Arnel C.
Thomas Charles H.
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