Patents Assigned to Lensbaby, LLC
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Patent number: 8717693Abstract: The described lens assembly for use with a camera having a camera body includes a tilt assembly portion configured to allow pivotal movement of the lens body relative to the camera body. The lens assembly further includes a focus assembly configured to axially adjust a position of a removable optic assembly mounted to the focus assembly relative to the lens body to control focus of the lens assembly when the optic assembly is installed in the lens body. The lens body and focus assembly may be structured to remain coupled to the camera body after the optic assembly is removed from the focus assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Lensbaby, LLCInventors: Craig C. Strong, Samuel Pardue, William McDonough
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Publication number: 20130208368Abstract: The described lens assembly for use with a camera having a camera body includes a tilt assembly portion configured to allow pivotal movement of the lens body relative to the camera body. The lens assembly further includes a focus assembly configured to axially adjust a position of a removable optic assembly mounted to the focus assembly relative to the lens body to control focus of the lens assembly when the optic assembly is installed in the lens body. The lens body and focus assembly may be structured to remain coupled to the camera body after the optic assembly is removed from the focus assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Lensbaby, LLCInventor: Lensbaby, LLC
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Patent number: 8400724Abstract: A lens assembly is provided for use with a camera having a camera body. The lens assembly in accordance with one embodiment comprises a lens body portion having camera mount configured to be connected to the camera body. A lens body is connected to the camera mount, and an adapter is connected to the lens body. An optic assembly is removably connected to the adapter and is axially moveable relative to the lens body. The optic assembly has a housing connectable to the adapter, and an optic is carried by the housing. The optic assembly is removable from the lens body portion while the lens body portion remains on the camera body. A focus assembly is coupled to the adapter and configured to axially adjust a position of the optic assembly relative to the lens body to control focus of the lens assembly when the optic assembly is installed in the lens body.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Lensbaby, LLCInventors: Craig C. Strong, Samuel Pardue, William McDonough
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Publication number: 20130038788Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to photography, including both still photography and video photography. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a lens system that includes a lens, a fitting mountable to a camera, and a flexible body extending between the lens and the fitting. The fitting can be the sole support for the body relative to the camera. The body can be configured to position the lens among at least two operative positions relative to the camera when the fitting is mounted to the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: LENSBABY, LLCInventor: LENSBABY, LLC
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Patent number: 8289436Abstract: The present invention generally relates to photography, including both still photography and video photography. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a lens system that includes a lens, a fitting mountable to a camera, and a flexible body extending between the lens and the fitting. The fitting can be the sole support for the body relative to the camera. The body can be configured to position the lens among at least two operative positions relative to the camera when the fitting is mounted to the camera. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a method for adjusting focus of a camera using a lens assembly including manually moving a portion of a flexible body of the lens assembly to place a lens in one of at least two operative positions relative to the camera.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Lensbaby, LLCInventor: Craig Strong
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Patent number: 8075201Abstract: Techniques in both still photography and moving picture photography can be enhanced with a lens system that includes a movable or flexible lens body carrying a lens. The lens body and lens can be moved to multiple user selected positions. The system further includes a retention device that is configured to retain the flexible lens body in the various user selected positions. In selected embodiments, the system includes an actuator for tilting the lens relative to a camera and/or for focusing the camera lens system.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Lensbaby, LLCInventors: Craig C. Strong, Samuel L. Pardue, Mark Pratt, Paul Mays, William McDonough
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Publication number: 20110019294Abstract: A lens assembly is provided for use with a camera having a camera body. The lens assembly in accordance with one embodiment comprises a lens body portion having camera mount configured to be connected to the camera body. A lens body is connected to the camera mount, and an adapter is connected to the lens body. An optic assembly is removably connected to the adapter and is axially moveable relative to the lens body. The optic assembly has a housing connectable to the adapter, and an optic is carried by the housing. The optic assembly is removable from the lens body portion while the lens body portion remains on the camera body. A focus assembly is coupled to the adapter and configured to axially adjust a position of the optic assembly relative to the lens body to control focus of the lens assembly when the optic assembly is installed in the lens body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: LENSBABIES, LLCInventors: Craig C. Strong, Samuel Pardue, William McDonough
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Publication number: 20110001868Abstract: The present invention generally relates to photography, including both still photography and video photography. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a lens system that includes a lens, a fitting mountable to a camera, and a flexible body extending between the lens and the fitting. The fitting can be the sole support for the body relative to the camera. The body can be configured to position the lens among at least two operative positions relative to the camera when the fitting is mounted to the camera. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a method for adjusting focus of a camera using a lens assembly including manually moving a portion of a flexible body of the lens assembly to place a lens in one of at least two operative positions relative to the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: LENSBABIES, LLCInventor: Craig Strong
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Patent number: 7800680Abstract: The present invention generally relates to photography, including both still photography and video photography. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a lens system that includes a lens, a fitting mountable to a camera, and a flexible body extending between the lens and the fitting. The fitting can be the sole support for the body relative to the camera. The body can be configured to position the lens among at least two operative positions relative to the camera when the fitting is mounted to the camera. Another aspect of the invention is directed toward a method for adjusting focus of a camera using a lens assembly including manually moving a portion of a flexible body of the lens assembly to place a lens in one of at least two operative positions relative to the camera.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Lensbabies, LLCInventor: Craig Strong