Patents by Inventor Norbert Stiepel

Norbert Stiepel 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).

  • Retractable camera mounting mechanism
    Patent number: 6652164
    Abstract: A viewing angle-dependent retractable surveillance camera mounting mechanism allowing for pivotal movement of the camera (tilt and retraction capability) fully up into the interior of the housing; and correlation of the camera tilt/retraction angle to the lens telephoto angle and zoom in order to provide a consistent view. A protective cover and a fixed or movable dome bubble may be provided with the camera mounting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Pelco
    Inventors: Norbert Stiepel, Terrence Traser
  • RETRACTABLE CAMERA MOUNTING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20030185556
    Abstract: A viewing angle-dependent retractable surveillance camera mounting mechanism allowing for pivotal movement of the camera (tilt and retraction capability) fully up into the interior of the housing; and correlation of the camera tilt/retraction angle to the lens telephoto angle and zoom in order to provide a consistent view. A protective cover and a fixed or movable dome bubble may be provided with the camera mounting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Pelco
    Inventors: Norbert Stiepel, Terrence Traser