Patents by Inventor David S. Thayer

David S. Thayer 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).

  • Publication number: 20150131983
    Abstract: A super-affordable wireless follow focus system designed for independent filmmakers, comprises a handheld remote transmitter unit (RTX-1) and the motor/receiver unit (DB-1) which attaches to the user's DSLR or video camera. The DB-1 lens motor is targeted towards DSLR and video cameras employing lenses with manual operation rings, but can be utilized with certain, heavier cinema lenses too. The system features open source, Arduino compatible firmware which enables a powerful array of user generated, optional settings. The system offers a flexible, wireless and user-friendly method of extending lens control to an assistant camera operator or “focus puller” enabling professional, cinematic filmmaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: David S. Thayer, Daniel S. Arbogast