Patents by Inventor Richard Earl Kephart

Richard Earl Kephart 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).

  • Monopod for camera
    Patent number: 8157225
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monopod device for use with a camera, which uses one or more constant force helical springs to counterbalance the weight of a camera and lens, as well as a camera tilt mechanism, the combination of which effectively provides weight compensation that significantly reduces the lifting force required by a user to move the camera and provides stable image capture, camera control, and a reduced footprint when compared to existing tripods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Earl Kephart
  • Monopod for camera
    Publication number: 20110024596
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monopod device for use with a camera, which uses one or more constant force helical springs to counterbalance the weight of a camera and lens, as well as a camera tilt mechanism, the combination of which effectively provides weight compensation that significantly reduces the lifting force required by a user to move the camera and provides stable image capture, camera control, and a reduced footprint when compared to existing tripods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Richard Earl Kephart