Patents by Inventor James Polster

James Polster 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).

  • Mechanically activated remote device for actuating camera
    Patent number: 8002480
    Abstract: A device having a support in the form of a base plate for being fixed to a camera such as with the receptacle for a tripod in the base of the camera, a slotted tube extending from the support for holding a spring loaded plunger rod and an actuator pin extending through the plunger rod and through opposing slots in the slotted tube. The plunger is moved by a retractable line from a remote position to cause movement of the actuator pin to actuate the shutter release of the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: James Polster
  • Mechanically activated remote device for actuating camera
    Publication number: 20100202769
    Abstract: A device having a support in the form of a base plate for being fixed to a camera such as with the receptacle for a tripod in the base of the camera, a slotted tube extending from the support for holding a spring loaded plunger rod and an actuator pin extending through the plunger rod and through opposing slots in the slotted tube. The plunger is moved by a retractable line from a remote position to cause movement of the actuator pin to actuate the shutter release of the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: James Polster