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).
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Patent number: 9268198Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20150192837Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 8943861Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 8297090Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20120240641Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 8113673Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 8037723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20110203329Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20110203327Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 7946719Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 7748875Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20090129046Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20080259588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: 7380966Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: D578151Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: D588182Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: D591785Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: D607915Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: D650654Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Patent number: D658036Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Gary Fong Photographic, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong