Photography – Underwater – waterproof – or water-resistant camera – Handheld camera
Patent
1998-12-07
1999-09-14
Blankenship, Howard B.
Photography
Underwater, waterproof, or water-resistant camera
Handheld camera
G03B 1708
Patent
active
059535431
ABSTRACT:
A waterproof integumentary enclosure for electronic equipment, especially cameras and video cameras, is comprised of a thin transparent skin or membrane which enables submerged use of the equipment, provides a barrier to damaging water and particulate matter and simultaneously permits uninhibited access to and operation of audio, video and infra-red components of the equipment. The apparatus is comprised of three primary components including the integument, a support platform upon which the equipment is secured, and two embodiments of a combination air extraction and membrane closure means. Air within the system is withdrawn either manually or mechanically causing the membrane to collapse around and closely conform to the equipment thereby forming the integumentary barrier. Optional lens adapters are also included to improve filming quality and prevent condensation which might occur upon exposure of the system to temperature differences between air and water.
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