Patents by Inventor Reinhard Hiesinger

Reinhard Hiesinger 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).

  • Lighting device
    Patent number: 6578976
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for optical and photooptical or photographic purposes, which comprises an energy source, a light source and a housing in a transparent part with reflectors. A flash-lamp and/or normal lamp is provided laterally in said housing next to said transparent part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger, Kurt Mann
  • Lighting device
    Publication number: 20020024804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for optical and photooptical or photographic purposes, which comprises an energy source, a light source and a housing in a transparent part with reflectors. A flash-lamp and/or normal lamp is provided laterally in said housing next to said transparent part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger, Kurt Mann
  • Support device
    Patent number: 5871186
    Abstract: A support device, in particular for a camera or the like, comprises a stand with a holder. The holder is connected to the stand by a ball-and-socket joint with a socket constructed as a bridge (1). The bridge (1) has a width which is narrower than the diameter of the ball of the ball-and-socket joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignees: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger, Kurt Mann
    Inventors: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger
  • Apparatus for the releasable connection of a photographic or optical instrument to a tripod or the like
    Patent number: 5785286
    Abstract: There is described an apparatus for the releasable connection of a photographic or optical instrument to a tripod or the like. The apparatus comprises a housing (3) having a recess (2) arranged to receive the head of a screw connected to the instrument. The screw head is held within the housing by a pivotal lever (9) which is urged into a locking position by a spring (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventors: Reinhard Hiesinger, Klaus Bothe
  • Light projector for use in photography
    Patent number: 5128837
    Abstract: A projector for use in photography comprises a housing containing a first light source, which provides focusing light. A pivotable mirror can be pivoted into the beam path. A flash light device or the like attached to the outside of the housing as second light source illuminates the object via the mirror during exposure. Any flash light device of conventional type can be used as external light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Firma Novoflex Fotogeratebau Karl Muller
    Inventor: Reinhard Hiesinger
  • Objective for photographic cameras
    Patent number: 4831396
    Abstract: An objective for a photographic camera is mounted on a carrier having a squeezable handle by which the focusing device can be actuated. The objective has a zoom facility and may also have a macro facility which is actuated by the camera acting on the zoom facility or the macro facility by means of a sliding or a turning movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Firma Novoflex Fotogeratebau Karl Muller
    Inventors: Reinhard Hiesinger, Werner Tobler
  • Handgrip for attachment to optical photographic equipment
    Patent number: 4746944
    Abstract: A handgrip for attachment to optical photographic equipment comprises a handle (2) and a mounting (1), which can be swivelled relative to each other. The mounting (1) is connected to the equipment, whilst the trigger mechanism (6, 3) for mechanical or electrical operation is located in the handle (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Firma Novoflex Fotogeratebau Karl Miller
    Inventor: Reinhard Hiesinger