Patents by Inventor Klaus Bothe

Klaus Bothe 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).

  • Lighting device
    Patent number: 6578976
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for optical and photooptical or photographic purposes, which comprises an energy source, a light source and a housing in a transparent part with reflectors. A flash-lamp and/or normal lamp is provided laterally in said housing next to said transparent part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger, Kurt Mann
  • Lighting device
    Publication number: 20020024804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for optical and photooptical or photographic purposes, which comprises an energy source, a light source and a housing in a transparent part with reflectors. A flash-lamp and/or normal lamp is provided laterally in said housing next to said transparent part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger, Kurt Mann
  • Support device
    Patent number: 5871186
    Abstract: A support device, in particular for a camera or the like, comprises a stand with a holder. The holder is connected to the stand by a ball-and-socket joint with a socket constructed as a bridge (1). The bridge (1) has a width which is narrower than the diameter of the ball of the ball-and-socket joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignees: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger, Kurt Mann
    Inventors: Klaus Bothe, Reinhard Hiesinger
  • Apparatus for the releasable connection of a photographic or optical instrument to a tripod or the like
    Patent number: 5785286
    Abstract: There is described an apparatus for the releasable connection of a photographic or optical instrument to a tripod or the like. The apparatus comprises a housing (3) having a recess (2) arranged to receive the head of a screw connected to the instrument. The screw head is held within the housing by a pivotal lever (9) which is urged into a locking position by a spring (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventors: Reinhard Hiesinger, Klaus Bothe