Patents by Inventor James Elia

James Elia 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: 11269153
    Abstract: A retaining mechanism for removeably holding an optical filter in a frame, comprising a catch, and an actuator moveable in a first direction which acts on the catch to move the catch in a second direction, different from the first direction, from a first position capable of engaging with an optical filter in the frame to a second position incapable of engaging with the optical filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventor: James Elias
  • Patent number: 10788160
    Abstract: A utility arm includes a first arm, terminating in first universal joint, locked by a first piston, and a second arm, terminating in second universal joint, locked by a second piston. These are joined by an intermediate joint positioned between the first universal joint and second universal joint, and there is a locking means on the intermediate joint. The intermediate joint has a first housing, with a first pressure piece having an inclined surface which abuts the first piston, the first pressure piece having a conical or frustoconical surface a second housing, with a second pressure piece having an inclined surface which abuts the second piston, the second pressure piece having a conical or frustoconical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: James Elias
  • Patent number: 10649171
    Abstract: A follow focus, comprising a main bridge including a transmission housing and an output gear, a removable arm including an input gear and a lens turning gear or an interface capable of receiving a lens gear, an axial securement means that is operable by hand to engage to prevent axial movement between the arm and the transmission housing, and disengages to allow the arm to be rotated and/or removed, such that between the arm and the main bridge there is provided a first engagement element having a substantially axial face having projections and a second engagement element substantially axial face having corresponding indentations, wherein either the first or the second engagement element has a threaded outer circumference and may be fixably rotated, and wherein the first engagement element is borne by the arm, and the second engagement element is borne on the transmission housing such that the axial securement means may be operated to secure the arm to the main bridge so that the projections and corresponding
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: James Elias
  • Publication number: 20170276291
    Abstract: A utility arm includes a first arm, terminating in first universal joint, locked by a first piston, and a second arm, terminating in second universal joint, locked by a second piston. These are joined by an intermediate joint positioned between the first universal joint and second universal joint, and there is a locking means on the intermediate joint. The intermediate joint has a first housing, with a first pressure piece having an inclined surface which abuts the first piston, the first pressure piece having a conical or frustoconical surface a second housing, with a second pressure piece having an inclined surface which abuts the second piston, the second pressure piece having a conical or frustoconical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Subratie, James Elias
  • Publication number: 20170212323
    Abstract: A follow focus, comprising a main bridge including a transmission housing and an output gear, a removable arm including an input gear and a lens turning gear or an interface capable of receiving a lens gear, an axial securement means that is operable by hand to engage to prevent axial movement between the arm and the transmission housing, and disengages to allow the arm to be rotated and/or removed, such that between the arm and the main bridge there is provided a first engagement element having a substantially axial face having projections and a second engagement element substantially axial face having corresponding indentations, wherein either the first or the second engagement element has a threaded outer circumference and may be fixably rotated, and wherein the first engagement element is borne by the arm, and the second engagement element is borne on the transmission housing such that the axial securement means may be operated to secure the arm to the main bridge so that the projections and corresponding
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Subratie, James Elias
  • Publication number: 20170205599
    Abstract: A retaining mechanism for removeably holding an optical filter in a frame, comprising a catch, and an actuator moveable in a first direction which acts on the catch to move the catch in a second direction, different from the first direction, from a first position capable of engaging with an optical filter in the frame to a second position incapable of engaging with the optical filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Subratie, James Elias
  • Patent number: 9249860
    Abstract: A follow focus for cameras, in particular film cameras, comprising a bevel gear having a first rotary axis (11) and a second rotary axis (13) arranged at an angle, in particular a right angle, to one another, a first transmission mechanism (26, 27) for transmitting the rotation of one of the axes (11) onto the other axis (13) by means of a positive locking connection acting in the direction of rotation of the axes, and a second transmission mechanism (28, 30) for transmitting the rotation of one of the axes (11) onto the other axis (13) by means of a frictional connection acting in the direction of rotation of the axes, wherein the rotation of the one axis (11) can be transmitted to the other axis (13) by means of the frictional connection of the second transmission mechanism (28, 30) until the frictional connection of the second transmission mechanism (28, 30) is overpowered and after the frictional connection has been overpowered it can be transmitted primarily by the positive locking connection of the firs
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: VITEC VIDEOCOM GMBH
    Inventor: James Elias
  • Publication number: 20140190299
    Abstract: A follow focus for cameras, in particular film cameras, comprising a bevel gear having a first rotary axis (11) and a second rotary axis (13) arranged at an angle, in particular a right angle, to one another, a first transmission mechanism (26, 27) for transmitting the rotation of one of the axes (11) onto the other axis (13) by means of a positive locking connection acting in the direction of rotation of the axes, and a second transmission mechanism (28, 30) for transmitting the rotation of one of the axes (11) onto the other axis (13) by means of a frictional connection acting in the direction of rotation of the axes, wherein the rotation of the one axis (11) can be transmitted to the other axis (13) by means of the frictional connection of the second transmission mechanism (28, 30) until the frictional connection of the second transmission mechanism (28, 30) is overpowered and after the frictional connection has been overpowered it can be transmitted primarily by the positive locking connection of the firs
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Vitec Videocom GmbH
    Inventor: JAMES ELIAS
  • Patent number: 7883222
    Abstract: A lens hood for a camera, includes a sun shade projecting in front of the camera lens and/or at least one hood wing which can pivot about a vertical or horizontal pivot axis. Included is a three-dimensional structure with a basket-like holder for the sun shade and a fastening means, which defines the vertical or horizontal pivot axis and can pivot, for the hood wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventors: James Elias, Peter Giegerich
  • Patent number: 7841784
    Abstract: A device for connecting a camera to a supporting device as provided. The device has a locking plate which includes a wedge-shaped recess with a dovetail guide which is insertable into a wedge-shaped plate with another dovetail guide. The wedge-shaped plate is connectible to the camera. The device also has a front clamping mechanism for bracing the wedge-shaped plate in the wedge-shaped recess, and in a rear region, has a rear clamp mechanism with a securing pin for engaging a guide shoe connectible to the camera. The device also includes a setting device for adjusting the front clamping mechanism along a longitudinal axis of the locking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventors: James Elias, David Schuster
  • Patent number: 7575324
    Abstract: A holding assembly for a camera system comprises a first pair of support rods connected to the camera system and extending from the camera system and at least one functional device. A first support element having at least a first pair of recesses on a side of the support element pointing towards the pair of support rods and at least a pair of noses is attached to the first pair of support rods by inserting the first pair of support rods into the first of pair of recesses. A second support element with at least a second pair of recesses on a side pointing towards the first support element holds the at least one functional device and is attached to the first support element by inserting the pair of noses on the first support element into the second pair of recesses in the second support element. The invention, thus, provides a holding assembly which allows an easy attachment and detachment of a functional device to and from a camera system, is convenient in its handling and reliable in its operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventors: James Elias, David Schuster
  • Publication number: 20090100479
    Abstract: Media online and/or offline broadcasting software but not limiting to just and/or only media online and/or offline broadcasting software which operation within a multimedia software program but not limiting to just and/or only to multimedia software enabling the access of a variety of multimedia sources but not limiting it to just and/or only multimedia sources to be utilized on a variety of multimedia players and/or anything that can show any form of video and/or any form of text, and/or any form of audio. This software will allow ability to air anything on any device and/or form of audio and/or any form of video, and/or any form of text and allow the customer(s) to utilize this at their convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher James Elias
  • Publication number: 20090060489
    Abstract: A device for connecting a camera to a supporting device as provided. The device has a locking plate which includes a wedge-shaped recess with a dovetail guide which is insertable into a wedge-shaped plate with another dovetail guide. The wedge-shaped plate is connectible to the camera. The device also has a front clamping mechanism for bracing the wedge-shaped plate in the wedge-shaped recess, and in a rear region, has a rear clamp mechanism with a securing pin for engaging a guide shoe connectible to the camera. The device also includes a setting device for adjusting the front clamping mechanism along a longitudinal axis of the locking plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: James Elias, David Schuster
  • Publication number: 20080102059
    Abstract: The insertion of a growth factor in the body of a human patient is used to treat arthritis. A reduction of inflammation occurs; and in the avascular necrosis type of arthritis, blood vessels and/or bone are grown at the joint to provide correction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: James Elia
  • Publication number: 20080019951
    Abstract: An organ derived from genetic material is inserted in a patient's body. Genetic material is inserted at a selected site in the body to grow an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: James Elia
  • Publication number: 20070268588
    Abstract: A lens hood for a camera, includes a sun shade projecting in front of the camera lens and/or at least one hood wing which can pivot about a vertical or horizontal pivot axis. Included is a three-dimensional structure with a basket-like holder for the sun shade and a fastening means, which defines the vertical or horizontal pivot axis and can pivot, for the hood wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: James Elias, Peter Giegerich
  • Publication number: 20070269483
    Abstract: An organ derived from genetic material is inserted in a patient's body. Genetic material is inserted at a selected site in the body to grow an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: James Elia
  • Patent number: D782596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Rich Adam Angstadt, Adam James Elias
  • Patent number: D782597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Rich Adam Angstadt, Adam James Elias
  • Patent number: D892254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventors: Rich Adam Angstadt, Adam James Elias