Combined video camera, liquid crystal monitor and video tape recorder

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the top, front and right side of a combined video camera, liquid crystal monitor and video tape recorder showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the rear, top and right side thereof with the eye piece extended rearwardly;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the rear, top and right side thereof, with the liquid crystal monitor pivoted to an operative position; and,

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the rear, top and right side thereof with the eye piece pivoted upwardly.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D355664 February 21, 1995 Kataoka
D356589 March 21, 1995 Sumita
D375107 October 29, 1996 Ishii
D375318 November 5, 1996 Ishii
5305030 April 19, 1994 Yokoyama et al.
Other references
  • Video Magazine, p. 91 (Hitachi's VMH39a), Jan. 1991.
Patent History
Patent number: D391281
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 30, 1997
Date of Patent: Feb 24, 1998
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Osaka)
Inventors: Yoshitomo Itakura (Osaka), Kiyoshi Suzuki (Osaka)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Assistant Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Law Firm: Sughrue, Mion, Zinn, Macpeak & Seas, PLLC
Application Number: 0/70,394
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Video Type (D16/202)
International Classification: 1601;