Patents Assigned to Think Tank Photo, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130146634Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack. The combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventor: Think Tank Photo, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130126572Abstract: The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning system when the free end of the door is released. The receiver is tapered to easily fit into the lower compartment and remain in that compartment due to friction with the walls defining the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventor: Think Tank Photo, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130112726Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack. The combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20130056939Abstract: A water-resistant connector for use with fabric and sheet-like material comprises two plates stitched to each other on either side of and through the fabric or sheet-like material with at least one gasket made of an elastomeric material such as neoprene being placed between one of the plates and the fabric or sheet-like material. The gasket is stitched through and compressed between the plates so as to press against the stitching for water resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Michael Sturm, Douglas Harland Murdoch
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Patent number: 8260128Abstract: A water-resistant connector for use with fabric and sheet-like material comprises two plates stitched to each other on either side of and through the fabric or sheet-like material with at least one gasket made of an elastomeric material such as neoprene being placed between one of the plates and the fabric or sheet-like material. The gasket is stitched through and compressed between the plates so as to press against the stitching for water resistance. A suitable elastomeric material is a sheet of elastomeric compound adhered to either side of a reinforcing scrim. A rain cover for a camera and lens includes a water-resistant connector attached on the outside to a neck strap and on the inside to a strap system secured to the camera and lens whereby the camera and lens can be supported by the neck strap when the rain cover is protecting the camera and lens. A gasket may be provided encircling an eyepiece of the camera.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sturm, Douglas Harland Murdoch
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Patent number: 8256652Abstract: A system for carrying articles on a user's belt, comprising a belt (10) having multiple loops (22) on its outside surface and an article carrier (1) having a sleeve (40) sewn to the body of the carrier at a first end (42) and detachably connected to the body of the carrier at a second end (44). A stiff tab (60) is sewn at one end thereof into the sewn connection of the body of the carrier to the sleeve. The other end of the tab (64) is unattached and overlapped by the sleeve when the sleeve is wrapped around the belt for supporting the carrier from the belt. The carrier can be moved along the belt and placed in different positions unless the free end of the tab is inserted through a loop on the belt in which case the carrier will be fixed in position with respect to the belt.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20120217279Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack. The combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20120217110Abstract: The invention provides a carry-on wheeled luggage (1) for photographic equipment that has an interior compartment (80) deep enough to accommodate a large article of photographic equipment such as at least a 400 mm 2.8 f-stop aperture telephoto lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20120074192Abstract: A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member (20) with a substantially planar rail (30) borne on the outside surface of the belt and a carrier (50) for articles attached to the rail by a sleeve sewn to the body of the carrier. The carrier (50) may be free to slide along the rail (30) or may be secured at least temporarily to the rail. The carrier (50) thereby can be moved along the rail when worn on the belt so that the bearer can place the carrier (50) in a more comfortable or useful position with respect to the body of the bearer and secure it in that position at least temporarily.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Patent number: 8123007Abstract: The invention provides a carry-on wheeled luggage (1) for photographic equipment that has an interior compartment (80) deep enough to accommodate a large article of photographic equipment such as at least a 400 mm 2.8 f-stop aperture telephoto lens.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Patent number: 8011545Abstract: A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member (20) with a substantially planar rail (30) borne on the outside surface of the belt and a carrier (50) for articles attached to the rail by a sleeve sewn to the body of the carrier. The carrier (50) may be free to slide along the rail (30) or may be secured at least temporarily to the rail. The carrier (50) thereby can be moved along the rail when worn on the belt so that the bearer can place the carrier (50) in a more comfortable or useful position with respect to the body of the bearer and secure it in that position at least temporarily.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20110192877Abstract: A slingbag is provided that has a carrier that may be suspended from either shoulder and around the body of a bearer by means of a shoulder strap. The slingbag will present an opening to a compartment in the carrier of the slingbag to the bearer in the same configuration when the carrier is rotated to the front of the bearer, regardless of which shoulder over which the shoulder strap passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20110036884Abstract: A system for carrying articles on a user's belt, comprising a belt (10) having multiple loops (22) on its outside surface and an article carrier (1) having a sleeve (40) sewn to the body of the carrier at a first end (42) and detachably connected to the body of the carrier at a second end (44). A stiff tab (60) is sewn at one end thereof into the sewn connection of the body of the carrier to the sleeve. The other end of the tab (64) is unattached and overlapped by the sleeve when the sleeve is wrapped around the belt for supporting the carrier from the belt. The carrier can be moved along the belt and placed in different positions unless the free end of the tab is inserted through a loop on the belt in which case the carrier will be fixed in position with respect to the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Patent number: 7770770Abstract: A system for carrying articles on a user's belt, comprising a belt (10) having multiple loops (22) on its outside surface and an article carrier (1) having a sleeve (40) sewn to the body of the carrier at a first end (42) and detachably connected to the body of the carrier at a second end (44). A stiff tab (60) is sewn at one end thereof into the sewn connection of the body of the carrier to the sleeve. The other end of the tab (64) is unattached and overlapped by the sleeve when the sleeve is wrapped around the belt for supporting the carrier from the belt. The carrier can be moved along the belt and placed in different positions unless the free end of the tab is inserted through a loop on the belt in which case the carrier will be fixed in position with respect to the belt.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20100065453Abstract: A carrier has a variable-length compartment for receiving a device of variable length, such as a lens with a hood that may be alternated between a reversed and an extended or operative position. The carrier has an expansion gusset region that allows expansion of the carrier along one dimension when the device is elongated, whereby the carrier is able to securely accommodate the elongated device within the compartment, and contraction of the carrier when the device is less elongated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20090039120Abstract: A system for carrying articles on a user's belt, comprising a belt (10) having multiple loops (22) on its outside surface and an article carrier (1) having a sleeve (40) sewn to the body of the carrier at a first end (42) and detachably connected to the body of the carrier at a second end (44). A stiff tab (60) is sewn at one end thereof into the sewn connection of the body of the carrier to the sleeve. The other end of the tab (64) is unattached and overlapped by the sleeve when the sleeve is wrapped around the belt for supporting the carrier from the belt. The carrier can be moved along the belt and placed in different positions unless the free end of the tab is inserted through a loop on the belt in which case the carrier will be fixed in position with respect to the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INCInventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20080296327Abstract: A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member (20) with a substantially planar rail (30) borne on the outside surface of the belt and a carrier (50) for articles attached to the rail by a sleeve sewn to the body of the carrier. The carrier (50) may be free to slide along the rail (30) or may be secured at least temporarily to the rail. The carrier (50) thereby can be moved along the rail when worn on the belt so that the bearer can place the carrier (50) in a more comfortable or useful position with respect to the body of the bearer and secure it in that position at least temporarily.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Patent number: D612602Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm