Combined video camera with video tape recorder

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the top, front and right side of a combined video camera with video tape recorder showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the top, rear and right side thereof with the eye piece and the liquid crystal monitor in operative position.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D384085 September 23, 1997 Harata
D391281 February 24, 1998 Itakura et al.
D394075 May 5, 1998 Ninomiya et al.
5294988 March 15, 1994 Wakabayashi et al.
Foreign Patent Documents
976879 March 1997 JPX
Other references
  • Video Magazine, p. 2 (Cannon's USC3), Jan. 1993. Camcorder, p. 29 (Hitachi's VM-H39A), Dec. 1993. Panasonic Sportsmate Digicam NV-DS5 Model, Catalog issued before Dec. 17, 1997.
Patent History
Patent number: D408428
Type: Grant
Filed: May 20, 1998
Date of Patent: Apr 20, 1999
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Inventors: Shigetada Ninomiya (Ehime), Masaaki Goto (Ehime), Koji Masano (Ehime), Akira Onoda (Ehime)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Assistant Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Law Firm: Saidman DesignLaw Group
Application Number: 0/88,296
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Video Type (D16/202)
International Classification: 1601;