Patents Examined by Steven M. Pollad
  • Patent number: 4298149
    Abstract: A two-part harness for a motion picture or television cameraman has an upper part for engagement of the cameraman's shoulders and upper back, and a lower part engaging the cameraman's hips. The harness is used to support the weight of the camera and associated apparatus positioned in front of the cameraman, but the harness functions to place most of the vertical load on the hips and most of the horizntal load on the shoulders and upper back. The two parts of the harness are connected for vertical adjustment by the cameraman while wearing the harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Assignee: Panavision, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert E. Gottschalk, Felipe Navarro