Patents by Inventor Gary M. Fong

Gary M. Fong 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: 9268198
    Abstract: An adapter configured to be coupled to a light diffuser, the adapter including a base comprising a bottom wall having an opening and a plurality of side walls extending from the bottom wall in a first direction, wherein the base is configured to accommodate a light diffuser; and a coupling portion extending from the base, the coupling portion having a protrusion extending therefrom in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the protrusion configured to couple the adapter to a light source assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Publication number: 20150192837
    Abstract: An adapter configured to be coupled to a light diffuser, the adapter including a base comprising a bottom wall having an opening and a plurality of side walls extending from the bottom wall in a first direction, wherein the base is configured to accommodate a light diffuser; and a coupling portion extending from the base, the coupling portion having a protrusion extending therefrom in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the protrusion configured to couple the adapter to a light source assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 8943861
    Abstract: A theft prevention device including a housing comprising a base and a cam ring, the cam ring comprising at least one cam; an actuator rotatably coupled to the housing, wherein the actuator has a side wall defining a central space configured to receive an object; a coupler generally between the housing and the actuator, the coupler having teeth configured to engage the object in the central space; wherein the theft prevention device has an engaging orientation in which the coupler contacts the cam and wherein the teeth protrude from the side wall of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 8297090
    Abstract: A theft prevention device includes a base having body with a pair of side walls; a base protrusion protruding from an edge of the body, the base protrusion having a base protrusion opening; and a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener for coupling the base to an external device; and a sleeve adapted to mate with the base, the sleeve having a bottom wall; a pair of side walls extending from the bottom wall; an end wall extending from the bottom wall and between the side walls, the end wall having an end wall slot adapted to receive the base protrusion; and a sleeve protrusion protruding from an edge of the sleeve and having a sleeve protrusion opening configured to be substantially aligned with the base protrusion opening when the base protrusion is inserted through the end wall slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Publication number: 20120240641
    Abstract: A theft prevention device including a housing comprising a base and a cam ring, the cam ring comprising at least one cam; an actuator rotatably coupled to the housing, wherein the actuator has a side wall defining a central space configured to receive an object; a coupler generally between the housing and the actuator, the coupler having teeth configured to engage the object in the central space; wherein the theft prevention device has an engaging orientation in which the coupler contacts the cam and wherein the teeth protrude from the side wall of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 8113673
    Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device for mounting to a photographic light source includes a base for attaching the photographic light diffusing device to the photographic light source, a semi-transparent hood extending from the base and defining a top edge, and a flap hinged to the top edge of the hood and rotatable with respect to the hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 8037723
    Abstract: A theft prevention device includes an outer shell having a top wall and side walls and defining a cavity, wherein the side walls have a slit therein adapted to accommodate a strap and wherein the top wall has an outer shell opening; and an inner shell having a top wall and side walls and defining a cavity, wherein the side walls have a slit therein adapted to accommodate a strap and wherein the top wall has an inner shell opening; wherein the inner shell is adapted to be mated to the outer shell such that the inner shell opening and the outer shell opening can be generally aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Publication number: 20110203329
    Abstract: A theft prevention device includes an outer shell having a top wall and side walls and defining a cavity, wherein the side walls have a slit therein adapted to accommodate a strap and wherein the top wall has an outer shell opening; and an inner shell having a top wall and side walls and defining a cavity, wherein the side walls have a slit therein adapted to accommodate a strap and wherein the top wall has an inner shell opening; wherein the inner shell is adapted to be mated to the outer shell such that the inner shell opening and the outer shell opening can be generally aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Publication number: 20110203327
    Abstract: A theft prevention device includes a base having body with a pair of side walls; a base protrusion protruding from an edge of the body, the base protrusion having a base protrusion opening; and a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener for coupling the base to an external device; and a sleeve adapted to mate with the base, the sleeve having a bottom wall; a pair of side walls extending from the bottom wall; an end wall extending from the bottom wall and between the side walls, the end wall having an end wall slot adapted to receive the base protrusion; and a sleeve protrusion protruding from an edge of the sleeve and having a sleeve protrusion opening configured to be substantially aligned with the base protrusion opening when the base protrusion is inserted through the end wall slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 7946719
    Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device comprises a semi-transparent cowl which is adapted to be mounted on a photographic light source, the cowl including an opening through which the photographic light source is visible when the cowl is mounted thereon, and a removable semi-transparent cover detachably mounted on the cowl. In another embodiment, a camera flash system comprises a camera flash unit, and a diffuser unit having an adaptor and a tapered cylindrical body. The adaptor is formed to match the shape of the housing of the camera flash unit so that it may be fitted thereto, and the adaptor extends between the camera flash unit and the tapered cylindrical body of the diffuser unit. The diffuser unit widens from the adaptor to meet the tapered cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 7748875
    Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device is provided. A flexible, transparent cowl is adapted to be mounted on a photographic light source, the cowl including a plurality of ribs and an opening through which the photographic light source is visible when the cowl is mounted on the photographic light source. The cowl elastically deforms to fit onto the photographic light source. A removable, flexible cover is placed over the opening of the cowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Publication number: 20090129046
    Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device for mounting to a photographic light source includes a base for attaching the photographic light diffusing device to the photographic light source, a semi-transparent hood extending from the base and defining a top edge, and a flap hinged to the top edge of the hood and rotatable with respect to the hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Publication number: 20080259588
    Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device is provided. A flexible, transparent cowl is adapted to be mounted on a photographic light source, the cowl including a plurality of ribs and an opening through which the photographic light source is visible when the cowl is mounted on the photographic light source. The cowl elastically deforms to fit onto the photographic light source. A removable, flexible cover is placed over the opening of the cowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: 7380966
    Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device is provided. A flexible, transparent cowl is adapted to be mounted on a photographic light source, the cowl including a plurality of ribs and an opening through which the photographic light source is visible when the cowl is mounted on the photographic light source. The cowl elastically deforms to fit onto the photographic light source. A removable, flexible cover is placed over the opening of the cowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: D578151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: D588182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: D591785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: D607915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: D650654
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong
  • Patent number: D658036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Fong