Combined video tape recorder and camera

- Sony Corporation
Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a combined video tape recorder and camera showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in an extending away position;

FIG. 3 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in the first alternate position;

FIG. 4 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in the second alternate position;

FIG. 5 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in the third alternate position;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D435573
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 1999
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2000
Assignee: Sony Corporation
Inventor: Tomohiro Harata (Tokyo)
Primary Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Law Firm: Rader, Fishman&Grauer
Application Number: 0/102,997
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Video Type (D16/202)
International Classification: 1601;