Patents Assigned to Lastolite Limited
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Patent number: 8059948Abstract: A method of photographing an object (50,52) and associated photographic apparatus are disclosed. A camera (60), a light source (40) and a collapsible background unit (10,90) are provided, wherein the collapsible background unit (10,90) comprises an enclosure with an illuminating wall (18,95) that is translucent. The light source (40) and the background unit (10,90) are arranged relative to each other so that light from the light source (40) is directed into the interior of the enclosure, at least some of said light being transmitted to the exterior of the enclosure through the illuminating wall (18,95). The object (50,52) and the camera (60) are arranged externally of the enclosure such that the illuminating wall (18,95), or an additional translucent component (74) interposed between the illuminating wall (18,95) and the object (50,52), constitutes a background for the object (50,52). A photograph of the object (50,52) is then taken using the camera (60).Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Lastolite LimitedInventor: Gary James Astill
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Publication number: 20110170276Abstract: A photographic lighting apparatus is adapted to rest upon a support surface, and comprises an operative panel having a light reflective and/or light transmissive wall, and a support member which supports the operative panel in an inclined orientation relative to the support surface. Such photographic lighting apparatus may be used as a light reflector or a light diffuser and is of particular utility for lighting the subject of a photograph from below.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: LASTOLITE LIMITEDInventors: Gary James Astill, Sean Justin Blair Henry
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Publication number: 20110123182Abstract: A target is provided for setting the exposure and white balance of a photographic digital camera. The target comprises a target surface that has a pre-determined reflectance for all wavelengths of visible light, and the target surface is provided with a target feature upon which the camera is able to focus while the target surface entirely fills a viewfinder of the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: LASTOLITE LIMITEDInventor: Sean HENRY
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Patent number: 7885526Abstract: A target (10, 20) is disclosed suitable for setting the exposure and white balance of a photographic digital camera. The target (10, 20) comprises a target surface (12) that has a reflectance of 18% for all wavelengths of visible light. The target surface (12) is provided with a feature (16) upon which the camera is able to focus.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Lastolite LimitedInventor: Sean Henry
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Publication number: 20090269045Abstract: A method of photographing an object (50,52) and associated photographic apparatus are disclosed. A camera (60), a light source (40) and a collapsible background unit (10,90) are provided, wherein the collapsible background unit (10,90) comprises an enclosure with an illuminating wall (18,95) that is translucent. The light source (40) and the background unit (10,90) are arranged relative to each other so that light from the light source (40) is directed into the interior of the enclosure, at least some of said light being transmitted to the exterior of the enclosure through the illuminating wall (18,95). The object (50,52) and the camera (60) are arranged externally of the enclosure such that the illuminating wall (18,95), or an additional translucent component (74) interposed between the illuminating wall (18,95) and the object (50,52), constitutes a background for the object (50,52). A photograph of the object (50,52) is then taken using the camera (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: LASTOLITE LIMITEDInventor: Gary James Astill
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Publication number: 20070189756Abstract: A target (10, 20) is disclosed suitable for setting the exposure and white balance of a photographic digital camera. The target (10, 20) comprises a target surface (12) that has a reflectance of 18% for all wavelengths of visible light. The target surface (12) is provided with a feature (16) upon which the camera is able to focus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Lastolite LimitedInventor: Sean Henry
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Publication number: 20070086088Abstract: A projection screen is disclosed that includes a projection layer formed of a flexible sheet of fabric and means for supporting the projection layer in tension during use. At least part of the tensioned projection layer has a front projection surface adapted to have an image projected thereon and a corresponding rear surface that is overlaid with a backing layer that absorbs light transmitted through the projection surface of the projection layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2004Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: LASTOLITE LIMITEDInventor: Gary Astill
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Patent number: D550270Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Lastolite LimitedInventor: Gary James Astill
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Patent number: D491088Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Lastolite LimitedInventor: Gary James Astill