UNIVERSAL CAMERA MOUNT FOR BASEBALL CAP
The present invention is a cap with a standard camera or camcorder mounting system. In some embodiments the cap includes a washer, nut and 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt or screw. In some other embodiments the ¼″ diameter, 20 threads per inch bolt or screw is integrated into the brim of the cap. That is the material of the brim, preferable a plastic, is constructed with the screw so that the brim and screw are one piece.
This invention generally pertains to camera mounting systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a camera mounting system for mounting a camera on the brim of a hat.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe invention is particularly applicable to camera and camcorder mounting systems and will be described with particular reference thereto. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention has broader applications and may also be adapted for use as platform for lighting, other photographic accessories, and the like.
There have been attempts to produce camera and baseball cap combinations, but they have been largely unsuccessful in that they usually require attachment to other components not on or in the cap. Additionally these other attempts use cameras or video cameras that can only be practically used with the cap.
Accordingly, it has been considered desirable to develop a new and improved cap and camcorder which would overcome the foregoing difficulties and others while providing better and more advantageous overall results.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is a cap with a standard camera or camcorder mounting system. In some embodiments the cap includes a washer, nut and 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt or screw. In some other embodiments the ¼″ diameter, 20 threads per inch bolt or screw is integrated into the brim of the cap. That is the material of the brim, preferable a plastic, is constructed with the screw so that the brim and screw are one piece.
In other preferred embodiments the cap includes a tripod head attached to the brim with the previously described screw or bolt for attaching a camera or camcorder. The head could be a ball and socket type head, a pan-tilt type head, or the like.
Any small camera, camcorder or the like could be attached to the ¼″ diameter, 20 threads per inch bolt or screw. However, preferably a digital camcorder which records video to solid state memory cards is used with the cap.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTIONIt is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide a cap with a universal camera mounting system.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a cap with a universal camcorder mounting system.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cap with a ball and socket head and universal camera mounting system.
Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a cap with a pan-tilt head and universal camera mounting system.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cap with a camcorder mounted on the brim by means of a universal mounting system.
In one embodiment the invention is a baseball type cap comprising: a brim located on frontal area of said baseball type cap, a 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt, wherein said bolt is fixed to said brim to allow mounting of a camera to said brim. In another embodiment the camera is a video camera. In yet another embodiment the camera is camcorder. In still another embodiment the camera is a digital camera. In yet still another embodiment the camera is a digital camcorder.
In another embodiment the invention is a hat comprising: a brim located on frontal area of said hat, a 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt, wherein said bolt is fixed to said brim to allow mounting of a camera to said brim. In yet another embodiment the hat is a baseball type cap. In still another embodiment the camera is a video camera. In yet still another embodiment the camera is camcorder. In another embodiment the camera is a digital camera. In another embodiment the camera is a digital camcorder.
In yet another embodiment the invention is a baseball type cap comprising: a brim located on frontal area of said baseball type cap, a 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt, a camcorder, wherein said camcorder is fixed to said brim by said bolt.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary of the invention, and are intended to provide an overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the invention as it is claimed. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate various embodiments of the invention; and together with the description serve to explain the principles and operation of the invention.
Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.
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While a presently preferred and various alternative embodiments of the present invention have been described in sufficient detail above to enable a person skilled in the relevant art to make and use the same it should be obvious that various other adaptations and modifications can be envisioned by those persons skilled in such art without departing from either the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A baseball type cap comprising:
- a brim located on frontal area of said baseball type cap,
- a 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt,
- wherein said bolt is fixed to said brim to allow mounting of a camera to said brim.
2. The baseball type cap of claim 1, wherein said camera is a video camera.
3. The baseball type cap of claim 1, wherein said camera is camcorder.
4. The baseball type cap of claim 1, wherein said camera is a digital camera.
5. The baseball type cap of claim 1, wherein said camera is a digital camcorder.
6. A hat comprising:
- a brim located on frontal area of said hat,
- a 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt,
- wherein said bolt is fixed to said brim to allow mounting of a camera to said brim.
7. The hat of claim 6, wherein said hat is a baseball type cap.
8. The hat of claim 6, wherein said camera is a video camera.
9. The hat of claim 6, wherein said camera is camcorder.
10. The hat of claim 6, wherein said camera is a digital camera.
11. The hat of claim 6, wherein said camera is a digital camcorder.
12. A baseball type cap comprising:
- a brim located on frontal area of said baseball type cap,
- a 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt,
- a camcorder,
- wherein said camcorder is fixed to said brim by said bolt.
Type: Application
Filed: May 13, 2009
Publication Date: Nov 18, 2010
Inventors: Randy Peterson (Wallingford, CT), Richard Monocchi (Wallingford, CT)
Application Number: 12/464,961
International Classification: A42B 1/24 (20060101); A42B 1/00 (20060101);