Patents by Inventor James E. Northmore

James E. Northmore has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4515455
    Abstract: An apparatus for synchronizing movement of a camera with movement of an object to be photographed. The synchronizing apparatus includes a horizontal track which is disposed parallel to the path of movement of the object. A planar platform is movably mounted on the track and supports the camera. First and second pulleys are respectively aligned with the path of movement of the object and the track. An interconnecting cable is connected to the object and to the platform and passes around the first and second pulleys for causing an identical and simultaneous movement of the camera with movement of the object. In another embodiment, hydraulic cylinders and pistons are mounted on the dolly and the object and are connected in fluid flow communication for simultaneous movement in the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Inventor: James E. Northmore