Handle-bar camera support and method therefor

Details Handle-bar camera support and method therefor Handle-bar camera support and method therefor

1999-10-05

2001-09-25

Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3727)

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Vehicle attached

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C224S443000, C224S448000, C224S451000, C224S908000, CD12S114000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06293449

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to camera support devices and methods therefor and, more specifically, to a device and a method for supporting a camera on a vehicle handle-bar.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is often desirable to be able to use video and still cameras while engaged in riding a vehicle. Those wanting to do so include law enforcement officers, journalists, or people who enjoy an active lifestyle. However, in order to obtain quality pictures, it is essential for the camera to be in a stable setting while it is in use. It is often difficult, if not impossible, for the individual operating the vehicle to try and also hold a camera in a steady position. Moreover, it can be dangerous for a person operating a vehicle to, at the same time, try to manually hold and operate a camera. In this regard, quick and agile-moving vehicles, often equipped with handle-bars for sudden turning, are particularly ill-suited for the use of a camera during operation of the vehicle.
Prior art camera supports, although providing stability, lack the appropriate design to allow for mounting a camera on the handle-bar of a vehicle. For example U.S. Pat. No. 3,589,260 issued to Ferra shows a camera mount attachable to a tripod. There are other camera supports, such as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 5,190,256 issued to Macchiarella and U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,101 issued to Watkins that are designed for fixably mounting a camera support inside a boat and car, respectively. U.S. Pat. No. 5,839,704 issued to Appleman is designed to be carried by an individual.
There are various problems with the devices of the prior art, however. They tend to be complex, have many parts, and are not designed specifically for the camera support to be attached to the handle-bar of a vehicle. Thus, a need existed for a relatively simple camera support that can maintain a camera's stability while providing for attachment to a vehicle's handle-bar.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a handle-bar mounted camera support that enables the camera to take pictures from a stable position, and a method therefor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a camera support device comprising a vertical support member having a top end and a bottom end, means, connected to the top end of the vertical support member, for receiving a camera, and means, connected to the bottom end of the vertical support member, for coupling to a handle-bar of a vehicle.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method for a camera support device comprising the steps of providing a vertical support means having a top end and a bottom end, providing means, connected to the top end of the vertical support member, for receiving a camera, a providing means, connected to the bottom end of the vertical support member, for coupling to a handle-bar of a vehicle.
The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.


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