Patents Assigned to Black Rapid, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9164362
    Abstract: A swivel tether for attaching a camera via a cord to an object, the swivel tether including a side release buckle system having a ball joint connection that allows for 360 degree swivel functionality. This permits the camera to rotate freely without adding tension or twisting of the cord attached thereto and without causing a threaded connection between an end of the cord and the camera to become unthreaded due to rotation of the camera. The ball joint connection may be configured in the plug connection component of the side release buckle system. The side release buckle system also includes a slide lock switch operative to lock plug and socket portions of the buckle system together to prevent unintentional release of the buckle system when fastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: BLACK RAPID, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, Nancy S. Riemer, Robert Gerald Carrasca, Tyler C. Swain
  • Patent number: 9140961
    Abstract: Couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera or lens. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are typically found on the bottom of the camera or lens. The attachment points may be specifically configured to engage with the couplers. The couplers may be freely rotatable relative to the camera to prevent binding or tangling of a camera strap to which the couplers are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Dean Henry
  • Patent number: 8979397
    Abstract: Couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera or lens. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are typically found on the bottom of the camera or lens. The attachment points may be specifically configured to engage with the couplers. The couplers may be freely rotatable relative to the camera to prevent binding or tangling of a camera strap to which the couplers are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Henry
  • Publication number: 20140050468
    Abstract: A swivel tether for attaching a camera via a cord to an object, the swivel tether including a side release buckle system having a ball joint connection that allows for 360 degree swivel functionality. This permits the camera to rotate freely without adding tension or twisting of the cord attached thereto and without causing a threaded connection between an end of the cord and the camera to become unthreaded due to rotation of the camera. The ball joint connection may be configured in the plug connection component of the side release buckle system. The side release buckle system also includes a slide lock switch operative to lock plug and socket portions of the buckle system together to prevent unintentional release of the buckle system when fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, Nancy S. Riemer, Robert Gerald Carrasca, Tyler C. Swain
  • Publication number: 20120014686
    Abstract: An enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment point is found on the bottom of the camera. In some implementations, the coupler is slideably attached to the strap to assist with repositioning of the camera from a transport position to a picture taking position. Other implementations include an enclosure for storage of the camera while not being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: BLACK RAPID, INC.
    Inventors: Tyler R.M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Patent number: 8047729
    Abstract: An enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment point is found on the bottom of the camera. In some implementations, the coupler is slideably attached to the strap to assist with repositioning of the camera from a transport position to a picture taking position. Other implementations include an enclosure for storage of the camera while not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler R. M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Publication number: 20110081143
    Abstract: An enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment point is found on the bottom of the camera. In some implementations, the coupler is slideably attached to the strap to assist with repositioning of the camera from a transport position to a picture taking position. Other implementations include an enclosure for storage of the camera while not being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK RAPID, INC.
    Inventors: Tyler R.M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Patent number: 7866899
    Abstract: An enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment point is found on the bottom of the camera. In some implementations, the coupler is slideably attached to the strap to assist with repositioning of the camera from a transport position to a picture taking position. Other implementations include an enclosure for storage of the camera while not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler R. M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Publication number: 20100284681
    Abstract: As discussed herein, an enhanced camera transport system and method includes a strap and coupler. The coupler is configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment point is found on the bottom of the camera. In some implementations, the coupler is slideably attached to the strap to assist with repositioning of the camera from a transport position to a picture taking position. Other implementations include an enclosure for storage of the camera while not being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler R.M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Patent number: D623860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler R. M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Patent number: D623861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler R. M. Kope, Ronald D. Henry
  • Patent number: D638695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Woodrow, Tyler R. M. Kope
  • Patent number: D649018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyler R. M. Kope
  • Patent number: D662399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyler R. M. Kope
  • Patent number: D662400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyler R. M. Kope
  • Patent number: D705523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Henry, Carrie A. Gunnersen
  • Patent number: D750349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Henry, Carrie A. Gunnersen
  • Patent number: D830054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Black Rapid, Inc.
    Inventor: Lilian Zagorski