Patents by Inventor Ira Tiffen

Ira Tiffen 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: 20120323890
    Abstract: A system and method for organizing things (including persons, creatures, objects, thoughts, affairs, circumstances, actions, events, objectives, tasks, statements, attitudes, emotions, symbols, ideas, and information) using various relationships. Such a system and method may be used for documenting, searching, networking, and connecting, either individually or collaboratively. Such an Event Networking system, which encompasses events, persons, objects, activities, emotions, interests, etc., can be organized in relation to time, location, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Wild Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Wayne Dixon, Deann G. Dixon, Leanna Rae Scott, Ira Tiffen
  • Patent number: 6820844
    Abstract: A miniature tripod is mounted in a hollow handle of a main tripod for joint use therewith for increased versatility, as well as for removal therefrom for individual use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Tiffen Company LLC
    Inventors: Ira Tiffen, Leigh E. Boden
  • Publication number: 20040155159
    Abstract: A miniature tripod is mounted in a hollow handle of a main tripod for joint use therewith for increased versatility, as well as for removal therefrom for individual use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Ira Tiffen, Leigh E. Boden
  • Patent number: 5105312
    Abstract: A positioning wheel resiliently engages and moves an optical element to a selected position within a channel of a holder mounted in front of a camera lens. A brake mechanism prevents the optical element from accidentally falling out of the channel. A handle-operated camming mechanism provides for a quick lock/unlock interlock of a rotary holder in a desired angular orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Tiffen Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Ira Tiffen, Eric Seger
  • Patent number: 5040011
    Abstract: Accessories are self-mounted on and removable from a camera by the use of locking portions which are resiliently and cantileverly mounted on each accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Tiffen Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Ira Tiffen
  • Patent number: D339599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Tiffen Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Ira Tiffen