Patents by Inventor John C. Gallegos

John C. Gallegos 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: 4866465
    Abstract: Apparatus for achieving shadowless pictures, comprising a unitary mounting bracket for supporting a camera and a flash unit in spaced relationship respective to one another. The flash unit is optimumly positioned above and rearwardly of the camera lens at a distance which avoids "red eye" and at the same time eliminates shadows. The flash unit can be moved circumferentially 90.degree. about the camera lens to enable the flash unit to be properly positioned for the camera to be used in either the vertical or horizontal format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Inventor: John C. Gallegos
  • Patent number: 4514067
    Abstract: A twin camera shoulder carry stabilizer device comprising a shoulder stock having mount means on opposed surfaces thereof for supporting opposed cameras. The forward part of the device can be rotated axially to bring either of the two cameras into immediate upright operative position respective to the photographer. Brackets are provided for holding the cameras and may be adjusted forward or backward according to the requirements of the photographer. Each camera is triggered by its own individual flexible release cable in the manner similar to a rifle trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Inventor: John C. Gallegos