Patents by Inventor Dean Leonard

Dean Leonard 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).

  • Articulated jib for moving a camera during the production of a motion picture
    Patent number: 8746634
    Abstract: An articulated jib for moving a load is supported on a base and comprises a first jib arm pivotably connected to a base. The first jib arm functions as a bascule and is pivotable about a first axis. There is a first counterweight disposed on the first jib arm. A second jib arm is pivotably connected to the first jib arm and is pivotable about a second axis. A linking rod connects the second jib arm to a lever arm which is also pivotably connected to the base. There is a second counterweight disposed on the lever arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Randy Rotheisler, Dean Leonard
  • ARTICULATED JIB FOR MOVING A CAMERA DURING THE PRODUCTION OF A MOTION PICTURE
    Publication number: 20130034347
    Abstract: An articulated jib for moving a load is supported on a base and comprises a first jib arm pivotably connected to a base. The first jib arm functions as a bascule and is pivotable about a first axis. There is a first counterweight disposed on the first jib arm. A second jib arm is pivotably connected to the first jib arm and is pivotable about a second axis. A linking rod connects the second jib arm to a lever arm which is also pivotably connected to the base. There is a second counterweight disposed on the lever arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Rotheisler Randy, Dean Leonard