Patents by Inventor L. Woodruff

L. Woodruff 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: 4591250
    Abstract: A level attachment for cameras is flanged to interengage with channel tracks of a camera hot shoe in either of two positions on orthogonal axes. The arrangement enables leveling the camera side-to-side and fore-and-aft. The level attachment is screw-threaded and can serve as a mounting for various camera accessories directly or through a threaded adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1986
    Inventor: Robert L. Woodruff
  • Patent number: 4466196
    Abstract: A laser alignment system for vehicles includes a laser module for attachment to either the front or rear wheels of a vehicle, a sensor module for attachment to the other wheels of the vehicle, and a control module connected to the laser module and the sensor module. Both the laser module and the sensor module can be attached to wheel spindles by the use of magnets, thereby eliminating rim adaptors and speeding set-up time. The modules are movable relative to the spindles and to each other so as to correct for vehicle uneveness, frame damage, and non-level floors. An electro-mechanical pendulum included as part of the sensor module provides fast, accurate caster and camber readings on a continuous basis for each wheel. The sensor module provides continuous, optical readouts of toe-in and toe-out for each wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Inventor: James L. Woodruff
  • Patent number: 4029246
    Abstract: A camera support for automobiles and like vehicles utilizes the top of the vehicle instrument panel and the front seat cushion as a rest means for the support structure. Rear divergent telescoping legs impart lateral stability and height and angle adjustability. An elastic element interconnects the support and instrument panel to hold down the support structure. The rear telescoping legs are foldable to stowed positions within the channel supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1977
    Inventor: Robert L. Woodruff
  • Patent number: D278983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Inventor: James L. Woodruff