Patents Assigned to Terry D. Scharton
  • Impact activated triggering mechanism for a camera mounted anywhere in a vehicle
    Patent number: 5596382
    Abstract: An impact activated camera triggering apparatus is used in combination with a camera wherein the apparatus can be mounted on any window of a vehicle having a field of view. The apparatus has an impact activated triggering mechanism which responds to inertial forces from any horizontal direction. Upon sudden impact or deceleration an enclosed inertia member moves relative to the camera causes the release of a spring which directly or indirectly actuates the shutter on the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Terry D. Scharton
    Inventor: Robert M. Bamford
  • Impact activated triggering mechanism for a camera mounted in a vehicle
    Patent number: 5568211
    Abstract: An improved impact activated triggering mechanism for a camera which is mounted on a rear-view mirror of a vehicle. The impact activated triggering mechanism responds to inertial forces from any horizontal direction. Upon sudden impact or deceleration an enclosed inertia member moving relative to the camera causes the release of a spring which directly or indirectly actuates the shutter in the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Terry D. Scharton
    Inventor: Robert M. Bamford