Patents by Inventor Lance I. Aratani

Lance I. Aratani 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).

  • Camera shoulder rest having a matrix of spring connected plates for cushioning support
    Patent number: 5305034
    Abstract: A shoulder rest member includes a support plate having a rotatable fastener directed orthogonally therethrough for securement to a camera base, with the rest structure further including a connecting plate orthogonally mounted to the support plate, with the connecting plate extending from the support plate to an arcuate saddle plate, having a concave support surface for accommodating an individual's shoulder thereon. The camera member is arranged for rotative mounting upon the support plate. A matrix of spring connected plates are optionally provided for spring mounting to the concave support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Lance I. Aratani