Combined video tape recorder and camera

- Sony Corporation
Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a video camera combined with vide tape recorder showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top, rear perspective view thereof the viewing screen shown in an extending away position;

FIG. 3 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in the first alternate position;

FIG. 4 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in the second alternate position; and

FIG. 5 is a top, rear perspective view thereof, the viewing screen shown in the third alternate position;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D413133
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 24, 1997
Date of Patent: Aug 24, 1999
Assignee: Sony Corporation (Tokyo)
Inventor: Koichi Maeyama (Tokyo)
Primary Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Law Firm: Foley & Lardner
Application Number: 0/73,933
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Video Type (D16/202)
International Classification: 1601;