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Portable photographic device and grip with integrated controls for single handed use    

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United States Patent7199832   
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Inventor(s)Oran; Daniel (Falls Church, VA)
AbstractAn image-capturing device comprises a lens, flash and viewfinder attached along a central axis of symmetry to the top of a grip having recessed shutter triggers on opposing sides and rear thumb controlled means for adjusting the focus of the lens, powering and controlling the performance of the device. The center of gravity of the image capturing device is coincident with or proximate the grip. A detachable grip for use with a portable photographic device is also described. The detachable grip may be used with interchangeable lens components.
   














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Inventor     Oran; Daniel (Falls Church, VA)
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Publication Date     April 3, 2007
Application Number     10/954,486
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Filing Date     October 1, 2004
US Classification     348/376 348/373
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Examiner     Vu; Ngoc-Yen
Assistant Examiner     Giles; Nicholas G
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USPTO Field of Search     348/373 348/374 348/376 396/502 396/503 396/535 396/540 358/909.1 358/906
Patent Tags     portable photographic grip integrated controls single handed ergonomic low armhold camera digital camera tripod camcorder
   
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Patent WIKI - on 2007/09/12 Edit

SHERLOCK (TM)  is an ergonomic camera with total one-hand use. Its light weight and balanced center of gravity permit a relaxed low arm position for long holds and an easy angle reach for difficult macros. SHERLOCK'S (TM) one-hand shooting includes fumble-free focus control, an error-free shutter trigger, easy button-control menus, and a lens and flash positioned so that they will never be blocked by stray fingers. One-handed operation is simple for left-handed users, older or disabled users, and users with small or large hands. SHERLOCK'S (TM) features include a detachable power grip, integral tripod function, and a unique "magnifying glass" design that can be held comfortably to the eye without strain. The design should sell well in both general camera markets and in catalogues that target special needs users.

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