Patents by Inventor Michael Shiffler

Michael Shiffler 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).

  • Publication number: 20240094451
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an optical accessory identification system and device comprising a plurality of camera filters having a ring. The ring includes an inside rim, an attachment, and an indicator. The inside rim is connected to a top portion of the ring. The attachment is connected to an underside portion of the ring. The one or more indicators are disposed on the ring. The system may include a second optical accessory device with distinct identifiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Michael the Maven, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Shiffler
  • Patent number: 9429822
    Abstract: A camera and accessory mounting adapter is a device that allows the user to mount a camera as well as various accessories to the end of a boom, pole, or similar device. The device features a prism body with an adapter mounting cavity and female threading for attaching the device to the boom, pole, or similar device. A threaded fastener may be inserted into a hex head bolt receiving hole within the prism body, allowing a camera to be mounted to the prism body. At least one cold shoe mount is present for attaching a cold/hot shoe-compatible accessory to the prism body. A secondary camera mount allows the user to mount an additional camera to the device. Various other accessories may be mounted to the device via an accessory mounting port traversing through the prism body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Shiffler
  • Publication number: 20150261071
    Abstract: A camera and accessory mounting adapter is a device that allows the user to mount a camera as well as various accessories to the end of a boom, pole, or similar device. The device features a prism body with an adapter mounting cavity and female threading for attaching the device to the boom, pole, or similar device. A threaded fastener may be inserted into a hex head bolt receiving hole within the prism body, allowing a camera to be mounted to the prism body. At least one cold shoe mount is present for attaching a cold/hot shoe-compatible accessory to the prism body. A secondary camera mount allows the user to mount an additional camera to the device. Various other accessories may be mounted to the device via an accessory mounting port traversing through the prism body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Shiffler