Patents Examined by W. H. Perkey
  • Compact camera flash unit
    Patent number: 5884104
    Abstract: A camera flash comprises a flash light source providing light, a and a condenser lens element. The reflector is located adjacent to one side of the flash light source and has a trough with a reflective surface oriented towards the flash light source. The reflective surface partially encloses the flash light source and extends no more than 2 millimeters beyond the flash light source towards the target surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Scott B. Chase, Carl F. Leidig