Patents by Inventor Michael Figgis

Michael Figgis 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).

  • Camera rig
    Patent number: 7033088
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a camera rig suitable for handheld use comprising a frame and means to attach a camera inside of said frame. The present invention therefore provides a mobile support for a camera, such as a digital video camera by providing a larger grip than a small camera and hence it is easier to hold steady. Therefore the user may shoot film in a steady manner. It is thus an advantage of the present invention that camera shake is either prevented or substantially reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Red Mullet Limited
    Inventors: Michael Figgis, Ben Wilson
  • Camera rig
    Publication number: 20040096208
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a camera rig suitable for handheld use comprising a frame and means to attach a camera inside of said frame. The present invention therefore provides a mobile support for a camera, such as a digital video camera by providing a larger grip than a small camera and hence it is easier to hold steady. Therefore the user may shoot film in a steady manner. It is thus an advantage of the present invention that camera shake is either prevented or substantially reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Figgis, Ben Wilson