CN1788235A - Strap system for securing camera to user - Google Patents

Abstract

A configurable wrist or arm band camera harness (1a) facilitates convenient carrying, handling and safe use of the camera during participation in athletic activities. The camera harness (1a) consists of an adjustable strap system for attaching the harness (1a) to the wrist or arm of the operator and a coupling system for attaching cameras of various shapes and sizes to the harness (1a) one at a time in a manner enabling pivotal movement of the camera when attached to the harness (1a) and the operator or in a manner securing the camera in a fixed non-pivoted position. A clasp system is incorporated into the harness (1a) to secure the camera in a first secure flat carrying position on the operator's wrist or arm. The operator may release the snap ring system to enable the camera to be pivotally moved vertically to the second secured position to facilitate taking a picture. The harness (1a) keeps the camera attached to the operator in any case, regardless of the pivot orientation of the camera or the closed state of the clasp system or the manner in which the camera is attached to the user.

Description

Strap system for securing camera to user

Related applications

This patent application is related to and claims priority under 35 USC § 119(e) over the following patent application filed on April 10, 2003 by Nicholas D. Woodman and entitled "Strap for Securing a Camera to a User ( Harness for Attaching Camera to User)" U.S. Patent Application No. 60/462,548; filed May 5, 2003 by Nicholas D. Woodman and also titled "Harness for Attaching Camera to User (Harness for Attaching Camera to User), and U.S. Patent Application No. 60/468,368, filed May 23, 2003 by Nicholas D. Woodman and also titled "Harness for Attaching Camera to User" for Attaching Camera to User), the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.

technical field

The present invention relates to mechanisms for securing devices such as camera straps, and more particularly to an improved harness system for securing devices such as cameras to the human body for use during athletic activity.

Background technique

Since the beginning of handheld photography, there have been problems with conveniently carrying, handling and using cameras under various operating conditions. This has become more of a problem in recent years as more and more photographers attempt to capture action photos while participating in fast-paced physical activities such as surfing, snorkeling, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, etc. . When doing something like this, a photographer often doesn't have the pockets, wallet, or even the time to reach a camera from such a location - if he or she wants to capture action photos while the action is in progress.

Even when the photographer is able to quickly grab and put the camera during such an activity, an unexpected fall or change in circumstances may make it difficult for the photographer to hold the camera. In situations where the photographer may quickly need to let go of his or her hands to ensure his or her safety, the camera may be damaged, dropped or lost altogether. People might take more pictures, and even better pictures, if there was a convenient way for them to carry, quickly grab and go, and then safely use a camera during their favorite physical activity.

Another problem with taking pictures during a fast-paced sporting event is what to do with the camera after the picture is taken. For example a surfing photographer taking a picture of a breaking wave may need to release his or her hand shortly after taking the picture to push their surfboard under the wave. Perhaps the photographer who is rafting wants to capture the thrilling scenery of the rapids just before he or she enters it, but then he or she may need to free his hands to support himself or steer the raft. In either case, the photographer may not have enough time to safely put away the camera after the photo is taken.

Furthermore, the photographer may wish to have the camera out of the way immediately afterwards so that he or she can enjoy a given activity without having the difficulty of stowing away their camera. Whatever the case, there is currently no solution to the problems associated with conveniently carrying, quickly picking up, safely using, and then quickly storing away a camera during sporting activities such as surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, rafting, etc. plan.

People have been able to provide solutions to these problems. Over the years, in an effort to provide photographers with a convenient way to carry their cameras, rubber straps and wrist or neck straps have been incorporated into new cameras. While this suffices for a walk in the park, it is not an ideal or safe way to carry a camera while engaging in activities such as surfing or white water rafting, with the camera swinging violently from one's wrist or neck. The photographer, the camera, or anyone nearby can be injured by a swinging camera.

If the photographer is not able to firmly grasp the rubber strap or nylon cord stretched around his wrist, the camera may be easily lost. And while this method of carrying the camera does allow for the camera to be readily accessible, it unfortunately does not allow the user to keep their hands free to participate in a given activity when the camera is not needed. As such, simple rubber strap or nylon strap solutions prevent photographers from participating in and enjoying a given activity and somewhat sacrifice their own safety and the safety of the camera.

Therefore, conventional devices or solutions cannot provide suitable methods for photographers to conveniently carry, hold, safely hold and use, and then quickly put away the camera while participating in sports activities. Therefore, there is a need for a solution that allows the camera to be carried in a more secure location, provides a quick way to hold and use the camera while the camera remains secure to the user, and then quickly stows the camera into the above mentioned in a tighter position.

Contents of the invention

The present invention includes a sling for securing a camera to a user's body (e.g., a limb (or part thereof) such as an arm, wrist, leg, or ankle) in a manner that facilitates portability and and/or take pictures, with the camera pivotably moved to various positions. Also, in one embodiment of the invention, the camera remains coupled to the strap when it is moved in either pivotal orientation. Thus, the present invention advantageously enables the camera to remain secured to the user's limb even in situations where the user is unable to hold the camera by hand.

According to the present invention, a camera strap enables a user to comfortably, conveniently and safely carry a camera while participating in sports activities in a manner that does not hinder such activities. The camera strap also enables the user to quickly hold and place the camera for use when engaging in sporting activities.

In other embodiments of the invention, the camera strap can be configured to allow the user to securely hold and pivot the camera to an upright position that allows the user to easily and clearly view the viewfinder of the camera while engaging in athletic activities Or view the LCD screen. Notably, the camera strap enables the user to maintain possession of the camera when participating in a sporting activity, even in the event of an unexpected event or change of events that would force the user to let go of the camera. Also, the camera strap enables the user to pivot and quickly refasten the camera to another secured flat carry position on his or her wrist after taking a picture. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the camera strap is also configured small enough to fit into a user's clothing pocket, purse or other packaging when not worn or secured to a camera or camera housing. Thus, it would be beneficial for the camera strap to be easy to use, carry and handle.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the camera strap can be configured to be adjustable so that it can be worn comfortably by persons of various sizes. Camera straps can also be configured to fit, fit and fasten various cameras of different shapes, sizes and even types. The invention may also be configured such that at least a portion of the harness system, or elements thereof, are incorporated into a camera body or camera housing. In yet another embodiment, a camera strap, including any portion or element of a strap system that may be incorporated into a camera body or camera housing, may be configured to be in a fixed horizontal position, a fixed vertical position, or a fixed The partially vertical, non-pivoting position secures the camera to the user.

In another embodiment, a camera strap, including any portion or element of a strap system that may be incorporated into a camera body or camera housing, may be configured in a manner that secures the camera to a user's arm or wrist. The approach in the horizontal first fastening position secures the camera to the user, but also allows the user to extend or pull the camera to the second fastening vertical position for taking pictures. As soon as the user releases the pull on the camera, the camera returns to the first fastened position horizontal to the user's arm or wrist.

The invention can be constructed from a variety of materials. In one embodiment, the camera strap may be constructed from commercially available lightweight construction components including, but not limited to, for example, nylon, plastic, foam, polypropylene, fabric, rubber, neoprene, rubber, elastic thread, elastic fabric , single-sided or double-sided tape, laminating glue, and/or Velcro®, these components can be constructed in a manner that limits the total number of parts required to form a sling while simultaneously improving reliability, durability, simplicity, and reducing manufacturing cost. Thus, the camera can be used advantageously in a wide variety of activities and environments. Furthermore, the camera strap can advantageously be produced in an economical and rapid manner. This makes the present invention attractive to all kinds of consumers, manufacturers and retailers involved in photography. Furthermore, the present invention enables photographers to become active participants in the event or to be close to the subject they are photographing, rather than having to photograph from outside or from a distance.

The features and advantages described in this specification are not all-inclusive, and in particular, many other features and advantages will be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art from the drawings, this specification, and the claims. Moreover, it should be noted that the language used in this specification is in principle chosen for legibility and instructional purposes, rather than for defining or restricting the subject matter of the invention.

Description of drawings

The present invention has other advantages and features, and it will be easier to understand these other advantages and features by reading the following specific implementation methods and the appended claims in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the invention in an open and extended position.

Figure 1b shows a perspective view of a first alternative embodiment of the invention.

Figure 1c shows a perspective view of a second alternative embodiment of the invention with a spring loaded coupling disc.

Figure 1d shows a perspective view of a third alternative embodiment of the invention with a tab of hook material protruding from the invention.

Figure 1e shows a perspective view of a fourth alternative embodiment of the invention with a male clip affixed to the invention.

Figure If shows a perspective view of a fifth alternative embodiment of the invention with a spring loaded coupling disc and no catch, hook or shackle.

Figure Ig shows a perspective view of a sixth alternative embodiment of the invention with a spring loaded clip affixed to the invention.

Figure Ih shows a perspective view of a seventh alternative embodiment of the invention with a static clip affixed to the invention.

Figure 1i shows a perspective view of an eighth alternative embodiment of the present invention with a tab of hook material bonded to the present invention.

Figure 1j shows a perspective view of a ninth alternative embodiment of the present invention with a tab of hook material bonded to the present invention.

Figure Ik shows a perspective view of a tenth alternative embodiment of the invention with a viewfinder integrated therein.

Figure 11 shows a perspective view of an eleventh alternative embodiment of the present invention with an attached gasket fastened thereto.

Figure 1m shows a perspective view of a twelfth alternative embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the invention in a half-closed or half-fastened position.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the invention worn on the user's left wrist.

Figure 3a shows a perspective view of a user taking a picture while wearing the invention.

Figure 3b shows a perspective view of the invention on a user's wrist with a camera secured to the invention in an upright position and not held by the user.

Figure 4 shows a bottom perspective view of the sling worn on the user's left wrist.

Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the hook.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the latch.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the coupling disc.

Figure 8a shows a perspective view of a camera body with a latch integrated on top of the camera.

Figure 8b shows a perspective view of a camera body with a latch integrated in the top of the camera body.

Figure 8c shows a perspective view of a camera body with an extension rod integrated on the back of the camera body.

Figure 8d shows a perspective view of a camera body with grooves and rods integrated in the back of the camera body.

Figure 8e shows a perspective view of a camera body with a concave clip integrated on the bottom of the camera body.

Figure 8f shows a perspective view of the camera body with the elongated rod integrated with the camera body.

Figure 8g shows a perspective view of the camera body with an elongated rod integrated on the back of the camera body.

Figure 8h shows a perspective view of a camera body with grooves and bars integrated in or on the back of the camera body.

Figure 8i shows a perspective view of the camera body with two extension rods on the back of the camera body.

Figure 8j shows a perspective view of two grooves and rods integrated in or on the back of the camera body.

Figure 8k shows a perspective view of the camera body with an elongated rod integrated on the upper rear corner of the camera body and a second elongated rod integrated on the lower rear corner of the camera body.

Figure 81 shows a perspective view of the camera body with elongated rods integrated on the upper rear corner of the camera body and grooves and rods integrated on or in the back of the camera body.

Figure 8m shows a perspective view of a camera body with three elongated rods integrated on the camera body.

Figure 8n shows a perspective view of the camera body with a hook integrated on top of the camera body.

Figure 9a shows a perspective view of a camera housing with a latch integrated on top of the camera housing.

Figure 9b shows a perspective view of a camera housing with a latch integrated on top of the camera housing.

Figure 9c shows a perspective view of a camera housing with an extension rod integrated on the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9d shows a perspective view of a camera housing with grooves or bars integrated into the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9e shows a perspective view of the camera housing with a female clip integrated on the bottom of the camera housing.

Figure 9f shows a perspective view of a camera housing with an elongated rod integrated with the camera housing.

Figure 9g shows a perspective view of the camera housing with an extension rod integrated on the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9h shows a perspective view of a camera housing with grooves or bars integrated into or on the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9i shows a perspective view of a camera housing with two extension rods on the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9j shows a perspective view of two grooves and bars integrated in or on the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9k shows a perspective view of the camera housing with one extension rod integrated on the upper back corner of the camera housing and a second extension rod integrated on the bottom of the camera housing.

Figure 91 shows a perspective view of the camera housing with an elongated rod integrated on the upper back corner of the camera housing and a groove and rod integrated on or in the back of the camera housing.

Figure 9m shows a perspective view of a camera housing with three elongated rods integrated on the camera housing.

Figure 9n shows a perspective view of the camera housing with a hook integrated on top of the camera housing.

Detailed ways

The present invention includes a camera strap, an improved camera body, and an improved camera housing for securing a camera to a user in a first fastening position when the camera is not in use, and allowing the camera to be held in a second fastening position when the camera is not in use. The position pivotally moves the camera to a photographing position when fastened to the camera strap for photographing. Furthermore, the present invention allows the camera to be quickly returned to the first fastened position once the user has finished taking pictures. Furthermore, the present invention includes and allows an alternative camera strap or strap to be secured to the modified camera body and or modified camera housing to secure the camera to the user in a fixed first fastening position.

overall structure

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the sling 1a in an open and extended position, revealing all parts of the sling 1a in a complete view. The length and body of the sling 1a consists of two sections of hook and loop material: loop material 17 and hook material 20, which combine to form a unified section of hook and loop material. The loop material 17 and the hook material 20 are bonded together at the bonding portion 17b. In FIG. 1 , the hook and loop fastening sides of both the loop material 17 and the hook material 20 face upward. In a preferred embodiment, the joint 17b is ultrasonically welded, however the joint 17b can be accomplished by any suitable method of fastening the two pieces of fabric together, including but not limited to sewing, gluing, stapling, riveting, Sealing, spot welding, bundling, etc.

It should be noted that, in alternative embodiments, the loop material 17 and hook material 20 may be configured to incorporate the described functions in one unitary structure and the bonding site 17b may not be required. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the material used for the length and body of the sling 1a is a hook and loop material, but any other natural or synthetic material may be used instead, including but not limited to cotton, leather, polypropylene, Nylon, rubber, neoprene, plastic, etc.

1 and 2 illustrate a tab or tab 21 fastened to the underside and end of the hook material 20 . In a preferred embodiment, the tab 21 is folded or doubled onto itself and its ends are then sewn to the hook material 20, however, any suitable method of securing the two pieces of fabric together (such as welding, gluing, Stapling, riveting, sealing, spot welding, etc.) can all secure the tab 21 to the hook material 20, so the tab 21 does not need to be folded onto itself and the tab 21 does not need to be sewn. In a preferred embodiment, tab 21 is made of polypropylene, however tab 21 may be made of any material including, but not limited to, cotton, rubber, plastic, nylon, neoprene, tape, tape, and the like. In one embodiment, the tab 21 can be eliminated from the present invention if desired.

FIG. 1 illustrates a loop, O-ring or shackle 18 positioned on loop material 17 . The bottom of the shackle 18 is held in place and is clamped to the top surface of the loop material 17 by a patch 170 secured to the top surface of the loop material 17 on both sides of the shackle 18 at bond locations 170a and 170b. Since the shackle 18 is non-bindingly secured to the loop material 17 by the patch 170, the shackle 18 is free to pivot from left to right in FIG. 1 and vice versa. In a preferred embodiment, the shackle 18 is made of rubber, however the shackle 18 could alternatively be made of any other type of material, including but not limited to neoprene, plastic, metal, fiber material, fabric, or Elastic thread etc. In one embodiment, the shackle 18 need not be free to pivot. The shackle 18 can be of any diameter, thickness, elasticity or stretch, and can be constructed of various materials or components to maintain the desired stretch and or consolidation characteristics. Furthermore, the shackle 18 may be any other shape than a circular ring.

Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the patch 170 is made of a hook and loop material, specifically a loop material, however, any material (natural or synthetic) may be used for the patch 170 as an alternative material, including but Not limited to hook material, cotton, polypropylene, nylon, rubber, neoprene or plastic etc. Furthermore, the patch 170 can be omitted and the hook and loop 18 can be sewn directly to the loop material 17 . In a preferred embodiment, the shackle 18 is an O-ring, however any shape can be used as an alternative shape for the shackle 18, including but not limited to a square ring, D-ring or triangular ring.

In addition, a strap or straps made of any material may be used as an alternative to the hook and loop 18, including but not limited to hook and loop materials, nylon, rubber, rubber straps, polypropylene, neoprene, plastic, etc. . In a preferred embodiment, the joints 170a and 170b are ultrasonically welded, however any suitable method of securing the two pieces of fabric together may be used instead, such as sewing, gluing, stapling, riveting, sealing , spot welding, bundling, etc. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, in FIG. 1, the bottom of the shackle 18 and the patch 170 are positioned on the top side of the hook material 17, but instead, both the bottom of the shackle 18 and the patch 170 may be on the top side of the hook material 17. The loop material 17 is positioned on the underside and fastened to the loop material 17 .

Figure 1 illustrates a tie loop or square ring 14 secured to the left end of loop material 17 and a base or coupling plate 10 (Figure 7). This is accomplished by folding the end of the loop material 17 around a pivot channel 10e ( FIG. 7 ) on the coupling plate 10 and the square loop 14 . The end of the loop material 17 is then folded back down onto itself at the underside of the loop material 17 and fastened onto itself at the joint 17a. The fold created by turning the loop material 17 back down onto itself forms a hinge point or a pivot sleeve 15 which both act in a way that allows the square loop 14 and coupling plate 10 to The pivotal movement secures the square ring 14 and the coupling plate 10 to the ring material 17 . In one embodiment, the square ring 14 need not be able to pivotally move.

In FIG. 1 , the square ring 14 is positioned below the coupling plate 10 . In a preferred embodiment, the square ring 14 is made of plastic, however, the square ring 14 could alternatively be made of any other natural or synthetic material, molded, machined or otherwise made, these Materials include, but are not limited to, different kinds of plastics, rubbers, metals, fabrics, alloys, composites, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the coupling plate 10 is made of rubber, however the coupling plate 10 could alternatively be made, molded, machined or otherwise made of any other natural or synthetic material , these materials include but are not limited to different kinds of plastics, rubbers, metals, fabrics, alloys, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the coupling plate 10 is molded as a single piece, however the coupling plate 10 may alternatively be molded, fabricated or otherwise made in multiple pieces and then the multiple pieces Affixed together to form the coupling plate 10 by any reasonable means. Note that the coupling plate 10 is semi-rigid, although it could alternatively be rigid or flexible.

In a preferred embodiment, the joint 17a is ultrasonically welded, however any suitable method of securing the two pieces of fabric together may be used as an alternative, including but not limited to hook and loop tying, sewing, gluing, stapling , riveting, sealing, spot welding, binding, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot sleeve 15 is formed by folding the loop material 17, however the pivot sleeve 15 may be fabricated, machined, molded or otherwise made from any type of material which Including but not limited to different kinds of plastics, rubber, metals, fabrics, etc., whereby the replacement material is then bonded to the ends of the loop material 17 by any suitable method that can bond the two pieces of material together, including but not limited to Welding, sewing, gluing, stapling, riveting, sealing, spot welding, etc.

1 , 2 , 3 and 4 illustrate rings, strips or coupling strips 10 a and 10 b protruding from the coupling plate 10 . 3 and 4 show the coupling strap 10a and the coupling strap 10b extending around the camera body. In a preferred embodiment, coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b are molded as part of coupling plate 10 and are made of rubber, however coupling plate 10, coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b may be substituted made, molded, machined, or otherwise formed into a single part or separate parts from any material including, but not limited to, thread, neoprene, hook and loop material, rubber of any type, nylon , Leica, etc. Furthermore, the coupling plate 10, coupling strip 10a, and coupling strip 10b can be of any color, thickness, size, durometer, flexible or rigid to accommodate various types, sizes and shapes of cameras.

In one embodiment, coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b are described as loops having the shape of a closed loop, however, both coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b may have alternative shapes including, but not limited to, square shapes, Oval shape, oval shape, or can be several open segments made of any material including, but not limited to, hook and loop material, rubber, neoprene, nylon tape, adhesive material, and the like. Also, the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b may be fabricated as a single part with the coupling plate 10, but alternatively, the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b may be fabricated as a single separate part from the coupling plate 10. Or a plurality of separate parts, in which case it can be clipped or fixed in any other way to the coupling plate 10 .

In a preferred embodiment, both coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b are present, however, an alternative embodiment may include only a single coupling strip 10a or a single coupling strip 10b. Furthermore, the coupling plate 10 may be produced in a plurality of pieces that are clamped around the coupling strips 10a and 10b during assembly of the coupling plate 10 . In a preferred embodiment, the coupling plate 10 is made of rubber, but alternatively, the coupling plate 10 may be made of any material including, but not limited to, plastic, fabric, neoprene, composite or metal.

Figures 1 , 2 and 3 illustrate a snap ring or lock 13 secured to the coupling strap 10a and the top region of the coupling strap 10b. FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the latch 13 . The latch 13 has a recessed cavity or latch 13d at the front center of its body to receive a cooperating snap ring or hook end 19b (FIG. 5) of the hook 19 (FIG. 5). The cooperation of the locking member 13 and the hook member 19 keeps the camera in the first fastening position. As an alternative embodiment, the buckle frame 13d can be omitted in the buckle 13, and a hollow through-slot or channel can be used instead, thereby obtaining the buckle 13 with the center of the hollow through-slot.

The latch 13 is secured to the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b by stretching the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b to firstly reduce the cross-sectional diameter of the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b so as to then The coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b can be pulled into the anchoring groove 13a (Fig. 6) and the anchoring groove 13b (Fig. 6) through a groove channel 13c (Fig. Inside, the anchor groove 13a and the anchor groove 13b also pass through the lower side of the locking member 13 transversely. Once the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b are positioned in the anchor groove 13a and the anchor groove 13b and are no longer stretched, the cross-sectional diameter of the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b will be in the anchor groove 13a and the anchor groove 13b. The groove 13b expands, so that the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b are firmly fixed to the buckle 13 .

In one embodiment, the latch 13 may be made of a rigid or substantially rigid material, such as plastic. Alternatively, the latch 13 may be fabricated, molded, machined, or otherwise made of any other material including, but not limited to, different types of plastics, rubber, metals, alloys, combinations things etc. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the slot channel 13c, the slot anchor 13a and the slot anchor 13b are positioned on the underside of the latch 13 .

Alternatively, the slot channel 13c, the slot anchor 13a and the slot anchor 13b may be positioned on the front, back or top side of the latch 13 . In addition, the anchoring grooves 13a and 13b may each have their own individual groove channel 13c, thereby forming a plurality of groove channels 13c instead of sharing a single groove channel 13c (eg, as shown in the figure). Alternatively, the locking member 13 may only have the anchoring groove 13a without including the anchoring groove 13b. Any combination of these alternatives of anchor slots 13a, anchor slots 13b, and slot channels 13c may be positioned in any combination of one or more top sides, bottom sides, and either the front or back of the latch 13.

Moreover, in one embodiment, the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b and the buckle 13 are separate components that are consolidated together as a single unit, while another option is that the coupling strip 10a and the coupling Strap 10b and latch 13 may be fabricated, molded, machined, or otherwise formed as a single part or element, separate or integrated with coupling plate 10, thereby possibly eliminating the need for slot channel 13c , the slot anchor 13a and the slot anchor 13b. Another alternative is that the coupling strap 10a, coupling strap 10b, latch 13, and coupling plate 10 may be fabricated, molded, machined, or otherwise formed as a single piece or element. In addition, the latch 13 may be molded or otherwise made as a plurality of separate parts which, when combined, clamp around the coupling strap 10a and the coupling strap 10b and hold the coupling strap 10a and 10b about. 10a and coupling strap 10b are fixed in place.

1 , 2 and 3 show a hook member 19 secured to the top end of the shackle 18 . FIG. 3 shows that the hook 19 hooks into, engages or catches the latch 13 . FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the hook element 19 . The hook 19 is secured to the shackle 18 by stretching the shackle 18 to reduce the cross-sectional diameter of the shackle 18 and then drawing the shackle 18 into a cutout channel or anchoring groove 19a on the hook 19 . Once the shackle 18 is positioned in the anchoring groove 19a (FIG. 5) and the shackle 18 is no longer under tension, the cross-sectional diameter of the shackle 18 expands within the anchoring groove 19a to firmly secure the shackle 18 to the anchoring groove 19a. Hook 19. In a preferred embodiment, the hook 19 is made of molded plastic, however the hook 19 could alternatively be made, molded, machined, or otherwise made of any other material, These materials include, but are not limited to, different types of plastics, rubber, fabrics, metals, alloys, hook and loop materials, and the like.

In a preferred embodiment, the shackle 18 is secured to the hook member 19 by clamping inside the anchoring slot 19a, but an alternative to this method is clamping, gluing, welding, welding, stitching, sewing , bending, tying, riveting or any other suitable way of securing the hook member 19 to the shackle 18. Also, the anchoring slot 19a is located on the underside of the hook 19 , whereas an alternative position is to locate the anchoring slot 19a at the top or back end of the hook 19 . Furthermore, the hook 19 and shackle 18 may be fabricated as separate elements, however the hook 19 and shackle 18 may be fabricated, molded, machined, fabricated or otherwise formed as a single piece or assembly. One embodiment could have the hook 19 or a similarly functional component secured directly to the loop material 17 without the shackle 18 .

As another alternative embodiment, the shackle 18 and hook 19 may be replaced by a single strap or a plurality of straps made of materials including, but not limited to, attachable, connected, or otherwise matable latch 13, coupling The strap 10a and or coupling strap 10b, hook and loop material of the camera body or camera housing, neoprene, rubber, plastic, fabric, or a combination thereof, may be attached to or otherwise integrated into the camera body Or hook and loop material on or in camera housings.

1 and 2 illustrate a strip of material, spacer or comfort strip 16 to the underside of loop material 17 . In a preferred embodiment, the comfort strip 16 is sewn to the underside of the loop material 17, but alternatively, the comfort strip 16 can be secured to the loop material 17 by any suitable method that secures the two pieces of material together, such as but Not limited to gluing, stapling, riveting, sealing, spot welding, laminating, binding, etc.

In one embodiment, the material used for the comfort strap 16 is polyneoprene, but any other material, fabric, textile or rubber may be used as an alternative to polyneoprene, including but not limited to cotton, polypropylene, Nylon, rubber, foam, etc. Furthermore, the comfort strap 16 is an included element of the sling 1a, however, as an alternative embodiment of the sling 1a, the sling 1a may not include the comfort strap 16. As an additional alternative, the comfort band 16 and loop material 17 may be combined in the form of a single piece of Velcro® laminated neoprene or other Velcro® laminate, or may be a single piece of material configured to provide the loop material 17 and comfort band 16. The overall structure of the function. An additional embodiment is to reverse the positions of the loop material 17 and the hook material 20 so that the loop material 17 replaces the hook material 20 and vice versa.

FIG. 4 illustrates an optional safety cord or harness 22 that can be secured to the camera's standard wrist strap attachment point (which is a feature found in most cameras of all kinds). After securing to the camera, when the harness 1a is tightened and secured around the operator's wrist or arm, by guiding the hook material 20 through the harness 22 and clamping the harness 22 between the hook material 20 and the loop material 17 In between, the safety belt 22 is fastened to the harness 1a. In a preferred embodiment, the seat belt 22 is an optional element that may or may not be included at the discretion of the operator. As an alternative to the preferred embodiment, the harness 22 may be an integral element of the harness 1a. Also in one embodiment, the seat belt 22 is a rubber belt, although any belt or strap of any other material could be used instead.

Operation and Function

One embodiment of the use of a sling 1a according to the invention will now be described from the point of view, for example, of a user (or operator) securing a camera to his or her left arm or wrist. It should be noted that the processes and principles described herein can be applied to any other limb or object to which the camera strap 1a is secured.

The operator of the sling 1a first stretches the coupling straps 10a and 10b around the camera body so that the buckle 13 is positioned on top of the camera, eg as shown in Figures 3, 3a and 3b. The locking bracket 13d should face the same direction as the camera lens. 3 and 3a, the operator positions the camera lens in the middle of the coupling strap 10a and the coupling strap 10b by adjusting, stretching or moving the coupling strap 10a and the coupling strap 10b to one side of the camera lens. .

The user can make the same adjustments to the areas of the coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b positioned on the back of the camera to position the viewfinder of the camera between the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b or between the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b side. The precise positioning of the camera within the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b, more precisely, the positioning of the coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b around the camera body is variable, so that various shapes, sizes and dimensions The cameras can all be accommodated in a single type of sling 1a.

Once the operator has secured the camera within the coupling strap 10a and coupling strap 10b, he or she can tighten the strap 1a through his or her left arm at or above the wrist so that the hooks of the strap 1a and The loop fastening side faces upward and the end of the pull wing 21 of the sling 1a is closest to the operator's body. The operator then passes the tab 21 ends of the sling 1a through the square loop 14 and tightens the tab 21 ends of the sling 1a until the sling 1a has the desired tension around the operator's wrist or arm. The operator then secures the hook material 20 to the loop material 17 to maintain the desired tension of the sling 1a around the operator's wrist or arm. At this point, the strap 1a and the secured camera are secured to the operator's left wrist or arm.

Thus, the operator can grasp and lift the camera with his or her right hand. As shown in Figure 3a, the operator may, but does not have to, move his or her left wrist or arm up to approach his or her face in order to look through the camera's viewfinder to take a picture. As shown in Figure 3a, the operator can easily pivot the camera to an upright position to facilitate viewing through the viewfinder. The right hand is in the position to hold the camera and press the camera shutter button to take a picture while the left arm is used as a support to help stabilize the camera for sharp photographic exposures.

One advantage of the present invention is that in the event a user slips, falls, or otherwise requires immediate hands release, he or she can release the camera to do what is necessary to keep them safe. The camera remains secured to the strap 1a and to the operator (Fig. 3b) by means of a camera-sling 1a coupling system consisting of a coupling strap 10a, a coupling strap 10b, a coupling plate 10, a buckle 13 and pivot sleeve 15 constitute.

Once the operator is done taking pictures and wishes to position the camera in a secure carrying position, he or she can quickly secure the camera to a flat, stable position on his or her arm or wrist. To do this, the operator can use his or her right hand to pivot the camera to a flat position on his or her wrist (Fig. 3), and then can use his or her right thumb or thumb and index finger (whichever is desired) One method) to push or pull the hook 19 into the latch 13 until the hook end 19b fits into the latch frame 13d. At this time, the hook piece 19 will be firmly engaged with the lock piece 13 . This will secure the camera in a flat carrying position on the operator's arm or wrist.

At this point, the operator is free to use his or her left arm and hand without flipping, loosening or releasing the camera from its secure flat position on his or her arm or wrist. If a tighter, more secure fit is desired, the operator can increase the tension of the sling 1a around his or her arm or wrist, which will also increase the shackle 18 and hook 19 that hold the camera flat down relative to the operator's arm or wrist pull.

To install the harness 22 (FIG. 4), the operator secures the harness 22 to the camera in the same fastening manner that he or she secures a standard rubber strap to the fixing bar or loop that is a feature component of most cameras. Once the harness 22 is securely fastened to the camera, the operator releases the hook material 20 from the loop material 17 and guides the hook material 20 through the open end of the harness 22, pulling the harness 22 close to the square loop 14 in the process . Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the operator again fastens the hook material 20 to the loop material 17, thereby clamping the safety belt 22 between the hook material 20 and the loop material 17, thereby fastening the safety belt 22 to the harness 1a.

It should be noted that in removing the sling 1a from his or her wrist, the operator need only loosen the hook material 20 from the loop material 17 and slide the sling 1a off his or her wrist. In addition, when removing the camera from the sling 1a, the operator only needs to pull the coupling strap 10a and the coupling strap 10b away from the camera. It should also be noted that while the above examples are discussed in terms of specific right-handed and left-handed use, the opposite procedural use or combination of limbs (such as securing a camera strap to a leg and taking pictures with either the right or left hand) also falls under within the principles of the present invention.

Additional Alternative Embodiments

The present invention can be designed and operated in various configurations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the present invention can be constructed in various ways as far as the size, shape, positioning, orientation and materials of the various elements of the invention are concerned. More specifically, as shown, for example, in FIG. Restricted to neoprene, nylon, cotton, rubber or polypropylene, a single set 24 is used to secure the sling 1b to the user's arm or wrist, allowing the user to slip his or her hand over the single set 24 and the single The sleeve 24 and strap 1b are pulled over his or her wrist or arm. Additionally, the single sleeve 24 may be secured in any manner with hook and loop material that acts as a compression cord to increase the tension of the single sleeve 24 around the user's wrist or arm. The hook and loop compression strap may include a square loop that enables the user to tighten the hook and loop material and the single sleeve 24 more tightly around his or her arm or wrist.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1c, the coupling plate 10 can be replaced by a spring-loaded coupling plate 25, wherein the spring-loaded coupling plate 25 has a pair of springs 25a that apply pressure to the spring-loaded coupling plate 25, which apply pressure The spring-loaded coupling plate 25 holds any camera used with the strap 1c in a flat position relative to the operator's wrist or arm in such a manner. The operator can then apply pivot pressure on the camera and spring loaded coupling plate 25 to compress the spring 25, thereby pivoting the camera to a vertical position for taking pictures.

Once the operator releases this pressure, the spring 25 will force the camera back to a flat position on the operator's arm or wrist, against the back plate 25c secured to both the coupling plate 25 and the loop material 17 . In addition, the bottom of the spring-loaded coupling plate 25 can extend to a length similar to the length of the back plate 25c, so that the coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b can be formed similarly to the coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10a in FIG. 1f. 10b is secured to the bottom of the spring loaded coupling plate 25 by means of the coupling plate 25b.

In yet another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1d, the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a narrow strip or hook material tongue 26 secured to the loop material 17 and looped through the camera body 28 or camera housing 32. An elongated rod 29 or groove and rod 30. The hook material tab 26 is then folded back and engaged with the loop material 17 to secure the camera body 28 or camera housing 32 to the strap 1d in such a way that the camera body 28 or camera housing 32 is secured to the strap 1d. can pivotally move. Additionally, one end of the tab of hook material may be sewn, welded or otherwise affixed to pivot sleeve 15 .

As shown in FIG. 1e, the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a male buckle or clip 27 that clips into a corresponding camera body 28 or camera housing 32. Fitting concave clip 31, thereby fixing the camera body 28 or camera housing 32 to the strap 1e in such a way that the camera body 28 or camera housing 32 can be pivoted when secured to the strap 1e. move. Alternatively, the male clip 27 shown in FIG. 1 e could be replaced by a female clip 31 and the female clip 31 on the camera body 28 could be replaced by a male clip 27 . Any type of male or female clip, connector or joint may be used as an alternative and the illustration in Figure Ie is for example reference only. Alternatively, the male clip 27 and the female clip 31 may be replaced by engaging means similar to those used when securing a watch strap to a watch (eg magnetic resistance).

As shown in Figure 1f, the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a spring loaded coupling plate 25b such that the coupling strap 10a and coupling strap 10b are tied to the spring loaded coupling plate 25b as shown. Furthermore, as shown in Figure Ig, the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a spring loaded clip 33 which can be secured or clipped to the camera body or housing. In addition, the spring loaded clip can be secured to a groove and rod 30 (Fig. 8d) or elongate rod 29 (Fig. 8c) on the camera body or camera housing. As an alternative, the spring loaded clip 33 may be held closed by something other than a spring (eg magnetic resistance).

As shown in Figure Ih, the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a static clip 34 that can be secured or clipped to the camera body or housing. In addition, the spring loaded clip can be secured to a groove and rod 30 (Fig. 8d) or elongate rod 29 (Fig. 8c) on the camera body or camera housing. Also, as shown in FIG. 1 i , the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a tab of hook material 26 which may be sewn, welded or otherwise affixed to the loop material 17 at or near the pivot sleeve 15 . The hook side of the hook material tab 26 faces down in FIG. 1i and can be pushed through an elongated rod 29 or groove and rod 30 on the camera body or camera housing and then cooperates with the loop material 17 in a manner that enables The camera body or camera housing, when secured to the strap 1i, secures the camera or camera housing to the strap 1i in such a way that it is pivotally movable. It should be noted that the camera body is rigid or substantially rigid. The camera housing may be rigid, substantially rigid, flexible (eg, leather, vinyl, neoprene, spandex, or similar material), or substantially flexible.

In an alternate embodiment, the hook material tab 26 may be replaced by a loop material tab. Alternatively, the hook material tab 26 may be secured with a button that mates with a mating button secured to the camera body, camera housing or loop material 17 . Alternatively, one side of the hook material tab 26 may be coated with an adhesive that bonds to the camera body or camera housing.

In addition, the sling 1e may have an additional loop material tongue sewn or otherwise secured to the loop material 17 in such a way that: Assuming the hook material tongue 26 has hook material or Velcro lined on the hook material tongue 26 On both sides, the additional loop material tongue can then be folded over the hook material tongue 26 after the hook material tongue 26 is engaged with the loop material 17 . Once folded over the hook material tab 26, this additional loop material tab will further secure the hook material tab 26 relative to the loop material 17 and further secure the consolidated camera body or camera housing to the strap li.

Additionally, the hook material tab 26 may have loop material on the side or face that does not engage the loop material 17 so that the hook material 20 may engage the hook material tab 26 when the sling 1i is tightened around the user's arm or wrist. Additionally, the sling 1i may be sewn or otherwise secured with a length of hook and loop material that is folded or doubled over the hook material tab 26 to further secure the hook material tab 26 when mated. Go to loop material 17.

As shown in Figure 1j, the coupling plate 10 may be replaced by a tab 26 of hook material that is sewn, welded, fitted or otherwise secured to the loop material 17. The hook side of the hook material tab 26 is facing down in Figure 1j and can be pushed through the elongated rod 29 or groove and rod 30 on the camera body or camera housing, then through the square ring 14 and under the strap 1j The loop material 17 on the sides cooperates to secure the camera or camera housing to the strap 1j in a manner that enables the camera body or camera housing to pivotally move when secured to the strap 1j. Furthermore, by any method suitable for securing the two lengths of fabric together, the loop material 17 can be extended to be secured to the underside of the strap 1j to serve as a mating surface for the hook material tongue 26 and likewise provide a A comfortable surface that touches the user's skin. The patch 170 can optionally be omitted and the hook and loop 18 can be clamped between the two layers of loop material 17 and held in place by the bond 170a and bond 170b. In addition, the comfort belt 16 and the pull wing 21 can be omitted in the sling 1j if necessary. Additionally, loop material 17 may be a double-sided or double-sided loop material.

Figure Ik illustrates an alternative strap or strap Ik that may be used with the modified camera body 28 or modified camera housing 32 to secure the camera to the user in a fixed flat position or a fixed vertical position. For example, the strap 1k may be tightened or pushed under the elongated rod 29 characteristic of the modified camera housing 32 shown in FIG. The fixed flat position is secured to the user. The viewfinder aperture 36 can be variably positioned or cut in the strap 1k during manufacture or by user positioning to allow the user to view the viewfinder in situations where the strap 1k would otherwise obstruct the user's viewing of the viewfinder (if the strap 1k is shown in Figure 9i) Affixed to the modified camera housing 32, this would be the case) The viewfinder of the camera can be browsed through the strap 1k. The viewfinder may also contain transparent material.

Note that in some embodiments, the housing may also include a viewing area through which a display, such as a 2" LCD screen, can be seen. This viewing area may be exposed or covered with a transparent material. In addition, this area also Can include exposed or covered (e.g. flexible transparent material) to manipulate buttons related to camera functions, e.g., scrolling through captured images that can be viewed on a display. Note also that the camera housing can be rigid (or substantially rigid) (e.g., plastic, metal, fiberglass, etc.) or flexible (or substantially flexible) (e.g., leather, vinyl, neoprene, etc.). Likewise, a camera housing can be attached to a camera (or other device ) itself is integrated or separated. Moreover, the camera housing can be suitably constructed for use in various elements (such as waterproof or atmospheric).

Alternatively, the strap 1k can be slipped or pushed through an extension rod 29 located on the bottom of the modified camera body 28 or modified camera housing 32, as shown in FIG. 9k, and then looped around the user's arm or wrist. tight, thereby securing the camera to the user in a fixed vertical position. Alternatively, the sling 1k can be threaded or pushed through any combination of elongated rod 29, elongated rod 35 and or groove and rod 30 located on modified camera body 28 or modified camera housing 32 to A fixed flat position or a fixed vertical position on the user's arm or wrist secures the modified camera body 28 or modified camera housing 32 to the user. Alternatively, the sling 1k can be constructed from a variety of materials, including but not limited to, for example, nylon, plastic, metal, foam, polypropylene, fabric, rubber, neoprene, single or double sided tape, laminating adhesive and/or Velcro(R). Furthermore, as an alternative, the viewfinder hole 36 can be omitted from the strap 1k.

FIG. 11 illustrates an alternative sling 11 that includes an accessory spacer 37 that may be sewn, glued, taped, stapled, stamped or otherwise secured or made as part of the sling 11. The accessory gasket 37 can be made from a variety of different materials including, but not limited to, neoprene, plastic, metal, rubber, fabric, nylon, double-sided tape, foam, Velcro(R), and the like. One side of the accessory spacer 37 may be coated with an adhesive layer or a sheet to enable the user or manufacturer to adhere the accessory spacer 37 and thus the strap 11 to the side of the camera or camera housing in order to attach the strap 11 and The camera or camera housing is secured to itself in a fixed flat position or a fixed vertical position. The harness 11 may include a viewfinder 37 which may be variably positioned by the user or at the time of manufacture or may be omitted from the harness 11.

Figure 1m illustrates an alternative embodiment of the sling 1m of the present invention, wherein the hook 19 replaces the lock 13 and is secured to the coupling strap 10a and coupling strap 10b by firmly stretching and pulling them into the anchoring groove 19a. The coupling strip 10a and the coupling strip 10b. This enables the shackle 18 to be pulled onto the hook piece 19 and rest in the hook end 19b, thereby securing the camera in the first secure flat carrying position when the camera is secured to the strap 1m and the strap 1m is secured to the user . This embodiment advantageously enables the user to pull or push the camera to the second secure vertical position for photographing - stretching the shackle 18 in the process.

To return the camera to the first secure flat carrying position, the user releases pressure on the camera and the pull of the shackle 18 pulls the camera back to the first secure flat carrying position. In either embodiment of the invention, the hook member 19 can be removed from the shackle 18 to allow the shackle 18 to be affixed to the hook member 18 or hook member 38 ( FIG. 8 n ) in this alternative manner to complete the present invention. This embodiment of the invention. Additionally, the hooks 19 may be fabricated, molded or otherwise integrally formed in conjunction with the coupling straps 10a, 10b and/or any of their embodiments. In addition, hook member 19 may be manufactured, molded or otherwise formed as a separate piece or in halves that, when assembled, are clamped between coupling strip 10a and coupling strip 10b or around its example.

FIG. 8n illustrates an embodiment of the camera body 28 having a hook 38 integrated on top of the camera body 28 which serves the same purpose as the hook 19 on the strap 1m. Alternatively, hook members 38 may be molded, fabricated, fastened, glued, taped, or otherwise secured to the top, back, front, bottom, or sides of camera body 28, including corner edge. Hook 38 may be made of plastic, metal, rubber, or any other material suitable for fastening to a camera or camera housing.

FIG. 9n illustrates an embodiment of a camera body with a hook 38 integrated into the top of the camera housing 32 which serves the same purpose as the hook 19 on the strap 1m. Alternatively, the hook member 38 may be molded, fabricated, fastened, glued, taped, or otherwise secured to the top, back, front, bottom, or side of the camera housing 32, Includes corner edges. Alternatively, the shackle 18 may be secured to the camera body 28 or camera housing 32 in any manner suitable for securely securing the shackle 18 or any alternate embodiment thereof to the camera body 28 or camera housing 32 for use when Secures the camera in a first secure flat position when worn by a user using the sling of the present invention and then enables the shackle 18, or any embodiment thereof, to extend when the user lifts the camera to a second secure vertical position.

As shown in FIG. 8 a , the present invention may include a camera body 28 with a latch 13 integrated on top of the camera body 28 . Alternatively, the latch 13 may be integrated on the back of the camera body 28 . Furthermore, the latch 13 can be integrated on the corner edge of the camera body 28 . Additionally, the latch 13 may have an adhesive-coated side affixed to the camera body 28 . Additionally, the camera body 28 may have an adhesive area that allows the latch 13 to be secured thereto. Additionally, the camera body 28 may have hook or loop material or Velcro(R) affixed to or embedded into the camera body 28 on either side of the camera body 28 . Additionally, the camera body 28 may have hook or loop material or Velcro(R) affixed to or embedded into the camera body 28 on either side of the camera body 28 instead of or included in the latch 13 .

As shown in FIG. 8 b , the present invention may include a camera body 28 having the latch 13 integrated in or within the top of the camera body 28 . Alternatively, the latch 13 may be integrated into or within the back of the camera body 28 . Alternatively, the latch 13 may be integrated into or within a corner edge of the camera body 28 .

The present invention may include a camera body 28 having an elongated rod 29 integrated on the back of the camera body 28 as shown in FIG. 8c. Alternatively, the extension rod 29 may be integrated on the bottom, top or corner edge of the camera body 28 . As shown in Figure 8g, the elongated rod 29 can be of any width or height and can be integrated into or around the camera body 28 at any location on the back, front, top, or bottom of the camera body 28 (also including corner edges). superior. As an alternative to making the elongated rod 29 an integral component of the camera body 28, the elongated rod 29 can be manufactured as a separate piece and can be glued, taped, welded, fastened, clamped, screwed, riveted, Secured by hook and loop material, or otherwise secured to camera body 28 . As shown in Figure 8i, a plurality of elongated rods 29 may be integrated on or into the camera body 28 and likewise may be integrated anywhere on the back, front, top or bottom of the camera body 28, including corner edges.

The elongated rod 29 can play an alternative role in the present invention, for example as a fitting for the hook 19, so that when positioned on or near the top or top back area of the camera body 28, it acts as a catch 13 or elongates. An alternative to the rod 35, or when positioned at the same location or any other location on the top, back, bottom, or corner edge of the camera body 28, may alternatively be used as an anchorage point for the sling straps of the present invention. In this way, the elongated rod 29 can serve multiple functions in the same embodiment, thereby enabling a single embodiment of the invention to be used in a wide variety of configurations depending on user or manufacturer preference. Both elongated rods 29 in Figure 8i function in a way that can secure the camera body 28 to the user in a fixed flat position, for example by acting as a weave through anchorage point for weaving through the harness 1k.

Alternatively, by replacing the sling 1j as the selected sling strap and securing it to the lower elongated rod 29 in Figure 8i via the hook material tab 26, the upper elongated rod 29 can now be used as the sling 1j's hook 19, so that the camera can pivotally move from a fastening flat position where the hook 19 is engaged with the upper elongated rod 29, or release and pivot to a second fastening vertical position. Photograph. In conclusion, it should be noted that the present invention advantageously enables the camera body or housing to accept any kind of strap that enables the camera to be secured to the user (eg, user's limb) in the fixed or pivotal manner disclosed herein.

Furthermore, the variable arrangement of the elongated rod 29 in combination with the strap (eg strap 1k) enables the camera body 28 to be secured to the user at a fixed angle or in a semi-vertical position. For example, FIG. 8m illustrates a camera body 28 with elongated rods 29 positioned on the back and bottom sides of the camera body 28 . The camera body 28 can be secured to the user at a fixed angle or in a semi-vertical position by weaving the strap 1k through both the back and bottom elongated rods 29 and tightening the strap 1k around the user's wrist or arm. Alternatively, the strap 1k can be woven through both the back and bottom extension rods 29 and the extension rods 35 positioned on the top dorsal corners of the camera body 28 (FIG. Body 28 is secured to the user. Alternatively, the strap 1j may be secured to the bottom elongated rod 29 by the hook material tongue 26 and the hook 19 of the strap 1j may engage the elongated rod 35 so that the camera body 28 (Fig. 8m) can be Securing to the user: This approach enables the camera body 28 to be fastened flat in a first fastened position and then released and pivoted vertically to a second fastened position.

The examples of variable configurations of the present invention above and below are merely examples of potential variations, and the present invention is by no means limited to the examples of variable configurations of the present invention above and below.

As shown in FIG. 8d , the present invention may include a camera body 28 having a groove and a bar 30 on the back of the camera body 28 . Alternatively, the grooves and bars 30 may be positioned on the bottom and or top of the camera body 28 or within or among the corner edges of the camera body 28 . FIG. 8h illustrates that the grooves and bars 30 can be of any width or depth, and that the bar portion of the grooves and bars 30 can be flush with or recessed below the outer surface of the camera body 28 . Furthermore, FIG. 8h illustrates that the grooves and bars 30 can be placed anywhere on the top, back or bottom of the camera body 28, including on the corner edges of the camera body 28. FIG. 8j illustrates a plurality of grooves and bars 30 integrated in the camera body 28 .

The groove and the rod 30, the elongated rod 29 and the elongated rod 35 can be arbitrarily combined or used instead of each other. Figures 8k and 8l illustrate such an example. Furthermore, grooves and rods 30, elongated rods 29, and elongated rods 35 may be used interchangeably to achieve similar functions. For example, FIG. 81 shows an elongated rod 29 positioned on the top rear corner of the camera body 28, where it can replace the elongated rod 35 as a mating rod for the hook 19 of the strap 1j, or it can be used as a weaving anchor point to An alternative strap lk is threaded through to secure the camera body 28 to the user in a fixed flat position when the strap lk is also threaded through the groove and rod 30 in this example. Furthermore, the groove and bar 30 may alternatively be used as a mating bar for the hook 19 and the elongated bar 35 may alternatively be used as an anchoring point for an alternative strap embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention may include a camera body 28 having a concave clip 31 integrated on the bottom of the camera body 28 as shown in FIG. 8e. Alternatively, the female clip 31 may be integrated onto the back of the camera body 28 . Alternatively, the female clip 31 may be replaced by the male clip 27 . Any type of male or female clip, connector or joint may be used in place of female clip 31 and male clip 27, and the illustration in Figure 8e is for reference only. Alternatively, the male clip 27 and the female clip 31 may be replaced by engagement members similar to those used to secure a watch strap to a watch piece.

As illustrated in FIG. 8f , the present invention may include a camera body 28 having an elongated rod 35 integrated on top of the camera body 28 to cooperate with the hook member 19 . Alternatively, the extension rod 35 may be integrated into the back of the camera body 28 . Furthermore, extension rods 35 can be integrated on the corner edges of the camera body 28 . Moreover, the elongated rod 35 and the elongated rod 29 can be partly or entirely in any shape, including but not limited to curved, circular, zigzag, semi-circular, circular, semi-oval, oval, semi-elliptical, Oval, half square, square, half rectangle, rectangle, half triangle, triangle or angle. Likewise, extension rods 35 and 29 can be of any width and height and can be variably positioned on the top, back or corners of camera body 28 . Alternatively, the elongated rod 35 can be used as an anchor point for the cord portion of the present invention, similar to the groove and rod 30 and or elongated rod 29. Likewise, elongated rod 35, groove and rod 30, and elongated rod 29 may be used interchangeably in the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 9 a , the present invention may include a camera housing 32 having a latch 13 integrated on top of the camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the latch 13 may be integrated into the back of the camera housing 32 . In addition, the latch 13 can be integrated into the corner edge of the camera housing 32 . Additionally, the latch 13 may have an adhesive-coated side that secures it to the camera housing 32 . Additionally, the camera housing 32 may have an adhesive area to enable the latch 13 to be affixed thereto. Additionally, the camera housing 32 may have hook or loop material or Velcro(R) affixed to or embedded into the camera housing 32 on either side of the camera housing 32 . Additionally, the camera housing 32 may have hook or loop material or Velcro® affixed to or embedded into the camera housing 32 on either side of the camera housing 32 in place of or along with the latch 13. Include.

As illustrated in FIG. 9 b , the present invention may include a camera housing 32 having a latch 13 integrated in or within the top of the camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the latch 13 may be integrated into or integrated with the back of the camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the latch 13 may be integrated into or within a corner edge of the camera housing 32 .

As illustrated in FIG. 9c , the present invention may include a camera housing 32 having an elongated rod 29 integrated on the back of the camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the extension rod 29 may be integrated on the bottom, top or corner edge of the camera housing 32 . As illustrated in Figure 9g, the extension rod 29 can be of any width, height or thickness and can be integrated into the camera housing 32 at any location on the back, front, top or bottom of the camera housing 32 (also including corner edges). middle or above.

As an alternative to making the extension rod 29 an integral component of the camera housing 32, the extension rod 29 can be manufactured as a separate piece and can be glued, taped, welded, fastened, clamped, screwed, riveted, Secured with hook and loop material, or otherwise secured to camera housing 32 . As shown in Figure 9i, a plurality of extension rods 29 may be integrated on or into the camera housing 32 and may also be integrated anywhere on the back, front, top or bottom of the camera housing 32, including corner edges.

In the present invention, the elongated rod 29 may serve an alternative function, for example, as a fit for the hook 19, thereby serving as the catch 13 or latch 13 when positioned on or near the top or top back region of the camera housing 32. An alternative to the extension rod 35, or when positioned at the same location or any other location on the top, back, bottom, or corner edge of the camera housing 32, instead serves as the anchorage point for the strap portion of the present invention. In this way, the elongated rod 29 can serve multiple functions in the same embodiment, thereby enabling a single embodiment of the invention to be used in a wide variety of configurations depending on user or manufacturer preference. For example, both elongated rods 29 in Fig. 9i function in a way that can secure the camera housing 32 to the user in a fixed flat position by acting as a weave-through anchor point for the harness lk to weave through.

Alternatively, by replacing the sling 1j as the selected sling strap and securing it to the lower elongated rod 29 in Fig. 9i, the upper elongated rod 29 can now be used as an engagement point for the hook 19 of the sling 1j, This enables the camera to be pivotally moved from a fastened flat position in which the hook 19 cooperates with the upper elongated rod 29, or released and pivoted to a second fastened vertical position for taking pictures. Also, it should be noted that the invention is also applicable to other viewing configurations, such as video or long distance viewfinders (monocular or binocular).

Furthermore, the variable arrangement of the extension rod 29 in combination with the straps (eg strap lk) enables the camera housing 32 to be secured to the user at a fixed angle or in a semi-vertical position. For example, FIG. 9m illustrates a camera housing 32 with elongated rods 29 positioned on the back and bottom sides of the camera housing 32 . The camera housing 32 can be secured to the user at a fixed angle or in a semi-vertical position by weaving the strap 1k through both the back and bottom extension rods 29 and tightening the strap 1k around the user's wrist or arm.

Alternatively, the strap 1k can be knitted through both the back and bottom extension rods 29 and also through the extension rods 35 (FIG. The mounting means secures the camera housing 32 to the user. Alternatively, the strap 1j may be secured to the bottom elongated rod 29 by the hook material tab 26 and the hook 19 of the strap 1j may engage the elongated rod 35, thereby allowing the camera housing 32 (FIG. 9m) to Securing to User: This approach enables the camera housing 32 to be fastened flat in a first fastened position, then released and pivoted vertically to a second fastened position.

As shown in FIG. 9d , the present invention may include a camera housing 32 having grooves and bars 30 on the back of the camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the grooves and bars 30 may be positioned in the bottom and or top of the camera housing 32 or in the bottom corner edges of the camera housing 32 . FIG. 9 h illustrates that the grooves and bars 30 can be of any width or depth, and that the bar portion of the grooves and bars 30 can be flush with or recessed below the outer surface of the camera housing 32 . In addition, FIG. 9h illustrates that the grooves and bars 30 can be placed anywhere on the top, back or bottom of the camera housing 32, including the corner edges of the camera housing 32. FIG. 9j illustrates a plurality of grooves and bars 30 integrated in a camera housing 32 .

The grooves and the rods 30, the elongated rods 29 and the elongated rods 35 can be arbitrarily combined or replaced. Figures 9k and 91 illustrate such an example. Furthermore, grooves and rods 30, elongated rods 29, and elongated rods 35 may be used interchangeably to achieve similar functions. For example, Figure 91 shows an elongated rod 35 positioned on the top rear corner of the camera housing 32, where it could be replaced by an elongated rod 29 as a mating rod for the hook 19 of the strap 1j, or it could be used as a weave-through anchorage point An alternative strap 1k is threaded to secure the camera housing 32 to the user in a fixed flat position when the strap 1k is also threaded through the groove and rod 30 in this example. Furthermore, the groove and bar 30 may alternatively be used as a mating bar for the hook 19 and the elongated bar 35 may alternatively be used as an anchoring point for the strap portion of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 9e, the present invention may include a camera housing 32 having a concave clip 31 integrated on the bottom of the camera housing 32. Alternatively, the female clip 31 may be integrated onto the back of the camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the female clip 31 can be replaced by the male clip 27 . Any type of male or female clip, connector or joint may be used in place of the female clip 31 and male clip 27, and the illustration in Figure 9e is for reference only. Alternatively, the male clip 27 and the female clip 31 may be replaced by engagement members similar to those used to secure a watch strap to a watch piece.

As illustrated in FIG. 9f , the present invention may include a camera housing 32 having an elongated rod 35 integrated on top of the camera housing 32 to cooperate with the hook member 19 . Alternatively, the extension rod 35 may be integrated into the back of the camera housing 32 . Additionally, extension rods 35 may be integrated into the corner edges of the camera housing 32 . In addition, the elongated rod 35 and the elongated rod 29 can be partly or completely in any shape, including but not limited to curved, circular, zigzag, semi-circular, circular, semi-oval, oval, semi-elliptical, Oval, half square, square, half rectangle, rectangle, half triangle, triangle or angle. Furthermore, extension rods 35 and 29 can be of any width and height and can be variably positioned on the top, back or corners of camera housing 32 . Alternatively, the elongated rod 35 can be used as an anchor point for the cord portion of the present invention, similar to the groove and rod 30 and or elongated rod 29. Likewise, elongated rod 35, groove and rod 30, and elongated rod 29 are used interchangeably in the present invention.

It should be noted that any of the described embodiments of the present invention, or elements thereof, may be combined or otherwise contained with each other to obtain desired embodiments of the present invention that still fall within the scope of the present invention.

In addition to the methods described above for securing the present invention to a user's wrist or arm, it should be understood that any reasonable method for securing, fastening or otherwise securing a device to a user's wrist or arm will do. Alternatives to any of the methods described above for securing the invention to a user's wrist or arm. In addition to the methods described above for securing the camera to the present invention, it should be understood that any reasonable method for securing, fastening or otherwise securing the camera to the harness or harness may be substituted. Any of the methods described herein for affixing a camera to the invention.

Further Considerations for Other Embodiments

Numerous structural configurations for one or more elements of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, certain elements may have square or rounded edges to give them a particular appearance. Also, certain elements of the invention that are connected or secured to one another during assembly may be fabricated, molded, machined or otherwise manufactured as a single element or component. In addition, certain elements of the present invention that are manufactured as a single element or part may be manufactured as separate elements or as a plurality of parts that are joined to each other or otherwise secured during assembly. Certain elements of the invention made of a particular material may be made of a different material to give the device a different appearance, style, weight, flexibility, rigidity, reliability, longevity, ease of use, manufacturing cost, etc. .

Certain elements of the invention may be constructed larger or smaller for use with different sized cameras. Also, certain elements of the present invention can be made larger or smaller to better fit or fit people of different sizes or to better fit various types of clothing. Elements of the present invention may be sewn or otherwise affixed to the sleeves of a jacket, shirt, sweater, jumper, wetsuit, glove, or other form of clothing, thereby integrating the functionality of the present invention into a given garment.

As yet other examples, the invention or elements thereof may be built into or otherwise permanently attached to a camera body or camera housing in such a way that the invention is permanently affixed to the camera body or camera housing. Additionally, a base plate, clip, or other component instead of the coupling plate 10 may snap, bolt, clamp or otherwise secure the present invention to the camera body or camera housing, with or without the coupling strip 10a. and 10b affixing a camera body or camera housing to the present invention. Also, a chassis or other component instead of or in combination with the coupling plate 10, or the coupling plate 10 itself may have one or more sides coated with adhesive or tape for securing itself to the camera body or camera body. case, thereby affixing the camera body or camera housing to the present invention. Additionally, the coupling plate 10 may have hook or loop material, Velcro, or similar material glued, laminated, or otherwise affixed thereto.

As yet additional examples, certain elements of the invention can be made in any color to give the invention a specific appearance to match clothing, uniforms, camera color schemes, company logos, and the like. Certain elements of the present invention may be redesigned to obtain a different look, tone or to meet the needs of different consumer markets.

In another example, certain elements of the invention may be redesigned to be bonded or joined with other elements of the invention in a manner other than that described in these embodiments, while providing the same advantages as those described in these embodiments. Similar functions are described for the consolidation method. The coupling plate 10 and square ring 14 can be fabricated as a single hinged part or element. The coupling plate 10 itself may be a hinged part or element secured or bonded to the loop material 17 . The coupling plate 10 can be omitted from the present invention and the coupling strips 10a and 10b affixed to the square ring 14 or molded with the square ring 14 or manufactured as one piece. The coupling plate 10 can be omitted from the present invention and the coupling strips 10a and 10b are secured to the loop material 17 .

Another example includes using a clasp mechanism other than the hook 19 and catch 13, including but not limited to one in which the hook end 19b is shaped as a ball and the catch 13 and catch 13d are shaped to correspond to An example of the above-mentioned spherical concave receptacle. Also, rather than being shaped as a double strip around the camera, coupling strips 10a and 10b or just coupling strip 10a (thus omitting coupling strip 10b) could be formed as a single wide or narrow strip of material around the camera. Also, rather than being shaped as a double strip around the camera, coupling strips 10a and 10b or just coupling strip 10a (thus omitting coupling strip 10b) could be formed as a single wide or narrow strip of material around the camera, wherein from A hole or space is omitted in a portion of the strip of material for the camera lens to protrude therethrough.

Furthermore, instead of using coupling straps 10a and 10b, the present invention may include a sleeve made of materials such as neoprene, rubber, nylon, hook and loop material, or any other material for clamping, receiving Mount or otherwise accommodate the camera and fasten it to the coupling plate 10. An additional hole or space may be omitted in the material sleeve to allow the camera lens to protrude therethrough. Instead of using coupling straps 10a, 10b and coupling plate 10, the present invention uses a sleeve made of materials such as neoprene, rubber, nylon, hook and loop material or any other material for clamping, Housing or otherwise accommodating a camera directly affixed to the present invention without using the coupling plate 10 . An additional hole or space may be omitted in the material sleeve to allow the camera lens to protrude therethrough.

As another example, the shackle 18 may be of any shape, including but not limited to D-ring, triangular, oval, square, or may be a single strip or loop formed of any material, including but not limited to hook and loop material. Narrowband instead. The loop material 17, hook material 20, comfort strap 16, square loop 14 and tab 21 can be replaced by a single set 24 which is used to secure the sling 1b to the user's arm or wrist where the user attaches his or her The hand slides through the single set 24 and pulls the single set 24 and strap 1b onto his or her wrist or arm, and the single set 24 has a corresponding feature that enables the user to tighten the single set 24 around his or her wrist or arm. Integrated drawcord or multiple drawcords. Additionally, the comfort strap 16 may be of any shape, single or variable width or length.

In yet another example, as an alternative to the comfort strap 16 of the present invention, a single sleeve 24 is secured to the underside of the loop material 17, wherein the single sleeve 24 is used to secure the present invention to the user's arm or wrist, wherein the user Slide his or her hand through the single sleeve 24 and pull the single sleeve 24 and sling 1b onto his or her wrist or arm, then pass the square loop 14 to fasten the hook material 20 and as in one of the present invention The invention is fastened to his or her arm or wrist in the same manner as described in the examples.

Likewise, loop material 17, hook material 20, comfort strap 16, square loop 14, and tab 21 may be replaced by a cord made of any material with standard adjustable backpack style buckles at either end , thereby enabling the user to snap and fasten the invention around his arm or wrist. The loop material 17, hook material 20, comfort strap 16, square loop 14, and tab 21 can be replaced by a standard watch-style strap and closure system of the present invention that enables the user to adjust and secure the present invention around his or her arm or wrist .

In another example, the present invention may be mounted on or otherwise integrated with a glove (or other garment, such as a coat sleeve or wetsuit sleeve) in order to allow a camera to be secured to the glove while simultaneously The camera is secured to the glove in a pivotally movable manner. The present invention incorporates a button that cooperates with a mating button member located on the camera body. Likewise, the present invention can be attached to a button. Also, the present invention may incorporate a magnet or a portion thereof for use as a coupling mechanism.

In yet another example, a camera (or camera housing) used as part of the present invention may incorporate, incorporate, or otherwise have hook and or loop material as part of the camera body to facilitate fastening the camera to the camera body. Invented or fastened to one of its components. The invention may include a one-way or two-way or segmented non-return mechanism that secures the secured camera in a closed flat position against the user's wrist or arm or in an open upright position for photographing, or Instead fixed at two positions according to the user's preference. Any aspect or element of any one or more embodiments of the invention may be combined with any one or more aspect or element of another embodiment of the invention to obtain a desired combined embodiment of the invention.

As stated above, the present invention includes many benefits and advantages. For example, the present invention can be constructed from a reduced number of parts and, therefore, is more reliable and less expensive to manufacture with fewer potential points of failure. Furthermore, the present invention can be constructed using lightweight materials and can also be configured to be affixed to a wide variety of user limbs or limbs, such as arms, wrists, legs or ankles, or even such as bicycle handlebars, hang glider control bars, windsurfing yards Liang et al. Accordingly, the present invention is beneficial to a wide variety of potential users.

The invention is also adaptable to a wide variety of devices of different shapes, sizes and dimensions, and thus to a wide variety of devices that can be carried by a user, such as cameras, binoculars, monoculars, video cameras, cell phones and the like. Furthermore, the invention can advantageously be fastened in a first fastening position (for example fastened to a harness at both ends) and a second fastening position (pivotably fastened to one end of a harness), and thus is also suitable for use in Used in many kinds of activities.

Furthermore, the present invention is advantageously fastened while enabling the user to quickly handle the device secured to the harness so that the user can, for example, move a camera from a first fastened position to a second fastened position, take a picture, and then Re-fasten the camera in the first fastening position. Furthermore, the invention is advantageously configured so that the device (eg, the camera) remains secured to the harness even when the user is unable to return the device (eg, the camera) from the first secured position to the second secured position.

Therefore, those skilled in the art can understand that even when participating in fast-paced activities such as surfing, kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, skiing, etc., the camera strap of the present invention can be easily used by photographers to carry, carry and safely hold and use the camera. Furthermore, the camera strap of the present invention will keep the camera secured to the user's wrist or arm even when the user falls while taking pictures or encounters some situation that forces him or her to let go of the camera. The camera strap of the present invention can be easily used with a wide variety of camera types, sizes, and dimensions and can also be adjusted to suit a wide variety of users. In addition, the camera strap of the present invention may also be adapted for use with other devices, for example, with video cameras, binoculars, monoculars, cell phones, personal digital assistants, music players (e.g., Mp3 players or radio devices), game devices and similar devices. Furthermore, the camera strap of the present invention will enable its user to take pictures while participating in activities that would otherwise make the act of taking pictures impossible or difficult. While the description above contains many specifics, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but rather as exemplifications of its preferred embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be determined not by the illustrated embodiments, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

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1, a kind of device that is used for a fastening camera or a camera casing, described device comprises:

One strap, it pivotally is fastened on one first restraint location through structuring with one first position with described camera or camera casing;

The one releasable latching device that couples with described strap, but described releasable latching device is structured into one second position that couples described camera or camera casing with delivery mode,

Wherein said camera or camera casing are in described first restraint location and are in one second restraint location when coupling with described releasable latching device when untiing with described releasable latching device.

2, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap is through constructing with a fastening object.

3, device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said object comprise user's limbs.

4, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap comprises a first of a Velcro structure and a second portion of a Velcro structure, but the described first of wherein said Velcro structure couples the described second portion of described Velcro structure with delivery mode.

5, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap comprises a first of a retention mechanism, the described first of described retention mechanism is an inverting of a second portion of described retention mechanism, and the described second portion of described retention mechanism and described camera or camera casing couple.

6, device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said retention mechanism comprise by one: one button assemblies in the following group that forms, a Velcro assembly, a clasp assembly, a clamp assembly, a hook and circle assembly, a hook and lock assembly, a magnet assembly, a ball and lock assembly, reach a gluing assembly.

7, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said releasable latching device comprises a first of a retention mechanism, to couple a second portion of a retention mechanism on described camera or camera casing, the described second portion of described retention mechanism is an inverting of the described first of described retention mechanism through structuring in the described first of described retention mechanism.

8, device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said retention mechanism comprise by one: one button assemblies in the following group that forms, a Velcro assembly, a clasp assembly, a clamp assembly, a hook and circle assembly, a hook and lock assembly, a magnet assembly, a ball and lock assembly, reach a gluing assembly.

9, device as claimed in claim 1, it further comprises a circle that couples with described strap and described releasable latching device.

10, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap comprise a closed circle.

11, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said camera or camera casing and described strap constitute a monomer structure.

12, device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said strap are integrated in the clothing.

13, a kind of device that is used for a fastening camera, described device comprises:

Once structuring to admit the casing of described camera;

One strap, it pivotally is fastened on one first restraint location through structuring with one first position with described casing; And

One with described strap and described casing in a releasable latching device that couples, but described releasable latching device through structuring with one in one second position that couples described strap and described casing at one second restraint location with delivery mode,

Wherein said casing is in described first restraint location when untiing when described one in described second position of described releasable latching device and described strap and described casing, and is in described second restraint location when described releasable latching device couples in described second position of described strap and described casing described one.

14, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said casing comprise one in the group that is made up of a flexible casing and a rigidity casing.

15, device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said flexible casing comprise by one in the following group that forms: leather, cotton, Lycra, spandex (spandex), vinyl, nylon, neoprene latex, canvas, synthon, natural fiber, plastics, and rubber.

16, device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said rigidity casing comprise by rigidity plastics, rigidity rubber, metal, glass fibre, resin, and the group that forms of metal composites in one.

17, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said releasable latching device comprises a first and a second portion, and the described first of described releasable latching device and described casing couple and the described second portion and the described strap of described releasable latching device couple.

18, device as claimed in claim 16, the described first of wherein said latching device and described second portion comprise by one inverting part in the following described group that forms: a button assembly, a Velcro assembly, a clasp assembly, a clamp assembly, a hook and circle assembly, a hook and lock assembly, a ball and lock assembly, a magnet assembly, an and gluing assembly.

19, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said casing and described strap constitute a monomer structure.

20, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said strap is through constructing with a fastening object.

21, device as claimed in claim 20, wherein said object comprise user's limbs.

22, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said strap comprises a first of a Velcro structure and a second portion of a Velcro structure, but the described first of wherein said Velcro structure couples the described second portion of described Velcro structure with delivery mode.

23, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said strap comprise a closed circle.

24, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said casing comprise that one is used for the operate camera control device and checks display screen passage area one of at least.

25, device as claimed in claim 24, wherein said passage area comprise a transparent flexible panel.

26, device as claimed in claim 24, wherein said passage area comprise a window opening.

27, device as claimed in claim 13, a back of wherein said casing comprise that one is used for the opening of a display screen.

28, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said casing comprise that one is used for coupling at least one points of engagement of described strap and described releasable latching device.

29, device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said casing are integrated in the clothing.

30, a kind of camera arrangement, it comprises:

One camera;

One is positioned at first fastening structure at one first position on described camera; And

One is positioned at one second fastening structure at one second position on described camera,

Wherein said first fastening structure and described second fastening structure are through constructing so that described camera can be fastened to an object at one first restraint location and one second restraint location.

31, camera arrangement as claimed in claim 30, wherein said first fastening structure couples a first of one first retention mechanism, and described first fastening structure comprises by a first of a first of a first of one: one points of engagement in the following group that forms, a fixed rod, a button assembly, a Velcro assembly, a magnet assembly, a first and a tackifier of a clamp assembly.

32, camera arrangement as claimed in claim 30, wherein one second fastening structure couples the described first of described second retention mechanism, and described second fastening structure comprises by a first of a first of a first, a ball and the lock assembly of a first of a first of a first of a first of one: one points of engagement in the following group that forms, a button assembly, a Velcro assembly, a clasp assembly, a clamp assembly, a hook assembly, a magnet assembly, reaches a tackifier.

33, camera arrangement as claimed in claim 31, in wherein said first retention mechanism and described second retention mechanism at least one comprises that one can discharge coupler body, described camera be fastened on described first restraint location when untiing with described each fastening structure and when coupling with described each fastening structure described camera be fastened on described second restraint location.

34, camera arrangement as claimed in claim 30, a casing of wherein said camera are integrated described first retention mechanism and described second retention mechanism.

35, camera arrangement as claimed in claim 30, at least one in wherein said first retention mechanism and described second retention mechanism comprise a strap of integrating mutually with a casing of described camera.

36, a kind of through the suspender belt of structure to use with hand-hold device, described suspender belt comprises:

One strap, it is configured to a first of fastening described hand-held device pivotally; And

One latching device, but itself and described strap couple and are configured to couple with delivery mode a second portion of described hand-held device,

Wherein described latching device is untied to constitute one first restraint location and couple described latching device from described hand-held device and constitute one second restraint location.

37, suspender belt as claimed in claim 36, wherein said strap comprises a flexible material.

38, suspender belt as claimed in claim 36, but wherein be used for comprising by one: one hooks of the following group that forms and circle assembly, a magnet assembly, a Velcro assembly, a ball and lock assembly, a clamp assembly, a clasp assembly, button assemblies, and hook and lock assembly with the described latching device that delivery mode couples described hand-held device.

39, suspender belt as claimed in claim 36, wherein said strap comprise a closed circle.

40, a kind of through the suspender belt of structure to use with a camera or camera casing, described suspender belt comprises:

Once constructing described suspender belt is fastened to the strap of an object;

One has the latching device that at least a portion is connected to described strap; And

Once the coupled connection mechanism of structure with fastening described camera or camera casing, described coupled connection mechanism comprises one first position and one second position, described first position pivotally is connected to described strap and but described second position is configured to couple described latching device with delivery mode, and described coupled connection mechanism is in one first restraint location and is in one second restraint location when coupling with described latching device when untiing with described latching device.

41, suspender belt as claimed in claim 40, wherein said coupled connection mechanism comprise once the couple band of structure with the casing of fastening described camera or described camera.

42, suspender belt as claimed in claim 40, wherein said latching device comprise a first and a second portion, and the described first of described latching device and described coupled connection mechanism couple and the described second portion and the described strap of described latching device couple.

43, device as claimed in claim 42, the described first of wherein said latching device and described second portion comprise by one inverting part in the following described group that forms: a button assembly, a Velcro assembly, a clasp assembly, a clamp assembly, a hook and circle assembly, a hook and lock assembly, a ball and lock assembly, a magnet assembly, an and gluing assembly.

44, device as claimed in claim 40, wherein said coupled connection mechanism comprise by one in the following group that forms: rubber, plastics, leather, Velcro, synthon, natural fiber, metal material, an adhesive material and a ferromagnetic material.

45, device as claimed in claim 40, wherein said coupled connection mechanism comprise one in the group that is made up of a flexible material and a rigid material.

46, device as claimed in claim 40, wherein said strap comprises a first of a Velcro structure and a second portion of a Velcro structure, but the described first of wherein said Velcro structure couples the described second portion of described Velcro structure with delivery mode.

47, suspender belt as claimed in claim 40, wherein said coupled connection mechanism comprise once the magnet of structure with the casing of fastening described camera or described camera.

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