Photography – Camera support
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Rutledge, D. (Department: 2851)
Photography
Camera support
C396S423000, C396S424000, C396S428000, C248S228800, C248S592000, C358S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06942400
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an image pickup apparatus having a stable holding mechanism which can pivot through a predetermined amount to switch between two predetermined positions in using and repositing states, and enables stable phototaking operation. The image pickup apparatus has a grip member which assists the grip of the image pickup apparatus main body for the user and can pivot through a predetermined amount about a pivot support to switch between two predetermined positions in using and repositing states. The pivot support which pivotally supports the grip member is arranged at a corner of the side surface of the image pickup apparatus main body farthest from the phototaking optical system.
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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman P.C.
Rutledge D.
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