Patents by Inventor Blaine Lentz

Blaine Lentz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5528424
    Abstract: A camera lens shading device is disclosed having a flexible mounting band that attaches to a camera lens shroud and shade pieces, the shade pieces being made of opaque, flexible, plastic sheet material. A top shade piece attaches to the mounting band and extends outward from above the camera lens, adjustable over a range of angles. Two side shade pieces are attached to the top shade piece and are adjustable in angle to the top piece and in lateral distance therefrom for fitting a variety of camera lens shroud widths. A hinge section is formed in the top shade piece and side shade pieces for angle adjustment, whereby each piece can be adjusted independently to obtain a desired shading effect. A visor section extends forward from the top shade piece and rear screening sections extend rearward from the side shade pieces to further control the light entering the camera lens area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventors: Blaine Lentz, C. Martin Smith
  • Patent number: 5101298
    Abstract: A flexible mounting band with means for attachment to a camera and shade pieces, the shade pieces being made of opaque, flexible, plastic sheet material. A top shade piece attaches to the mounting band and extends outward from above the camera lens, adjustable over a range of angles. Two side shade pieces are attached to the top shade piece and are adjustable in angle to the top piece and in lateral distance therefrom for fitting a variety of camera lens widths. A hinge means is formed in the top shade piece and side shade pieces for angle adjustment, whereby each piece can be adjusted independently to obtain a desired lighting effect. A visor extends forward from the top shade piece and rear screening sections extend rearward from the side shade pieces to further control the light entering the camera lens. When dismantled, the shade apparatus is configured into an easily portable bundle of shade pieces securely wrapped with the mounting band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventors: Blaine Lentz, C. Martin Smith
  • Patent number: D351177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventors: Blaine Lentz, C. Martin Smith
  • Patent number: D416469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Blaine Lentz