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US 4,146,918 AGranted
Photographic flash reflector and diffuser system
OwnerAlbert Tureckinventor
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Abstract
A reflector or diffuser system is provided for an electronic flash unit. The system comprises an inflatable pillow having a front ply and a back ply with a valve carried by the pillow for enabling inflation thereof. A resilient strap is used for securing an electronic flash to the pillow by overlying the electronic flash and urging it tightly against one of the plies. A filter is removably connected between the one ply and the face of the electronic flash.
Claims19
A reflector or diffuser system for an electronic flash which comprises:
- an inflatable pillow having a front ply and a back ply;
- a valve carried by said pillow for enabling inflation of said pillow;
- a resilient strap for connection to said pillow for securing an electronic flash to said pillow by overlying said electronic flash and urging it tightly against one ply;
- and
- means carried by said one ply for connecting to a filter and for positioning the filter between said one ply and the face of the electronic flash.
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A reflector system for an electronic flash, which comprises:
- an inflatable pillow having a front ply and a back ply, said front ply being light transmissive, and said back ply being light opaque, said back ply having a reflective inside surface;
- a valve carried by said pillow for enabling inflation of said pillow;
- and
- a resilient strap for connection to said pillow for securing an electronic flash to said pillow by overlying said electronic flash and urging it tightly against said front ply.
1 more element
A diffuser system for an electronic flash, which comprises:
- an inflatable pillow having a front ply and a back ply, with both of said plies being light transmissive;
- a valve carried by said pillow for enabling inflation of said pillow;
- and
- means for holding an electronic flash against one of said plies, to permit the light emitted by said flash to be transmitted through both plies and the inflating fluid.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.