# US 9,004,784 B2 · Camera mount assembly, methods of production and uses thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,004,784 B2 - Document ID: US9004784B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/206,158 - Filed: 2014-03-12 - Published: 2014-11-20 - Granted: 2015-04-14 - Earliest claimed: 2013-03-14 - Applicants: Rolf Kestermann - Inventors: Rolf Kestermann - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9004784B2 ## CPC - G03B 17/563: {Camera grips, handles (means in general for steadying hand-held apparatus F16M13/00)} - F16M 11/00: Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon {; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters} (without heads F16M13/00; easels or stands for blackboards or the like A47B97/04; show-stands A47F7/00; for workmen E04G1/32; {sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22;} supporting or suspending for lighting devices F21V21/00) - F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus} - G02B 7/24: Pivoted connections - G03B 13/02: Viewfinders - G03B 13/06: with lenses with or without reflectors - G03B 17/561: {Support related camera accessories} - G03B 17/565: {Optical accessories, e.g. converters for close-up photography, tele-convertors, wide-angle convertors} - G02B 25/001: {Eyepieces} - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS ## Abstract A camera mount assembly is disclosed that includes: a camera having a camera body and a lens, a D-shaped telescopic handle, wherein the handle is coupled to the top of the camera body, a removable eyepiece, wherein the eyepiece is operatively coupled to the camera body, a viewfinder tube, and an inverted kinematic arm. A camera mount assembly is also disclosed that includes: a camera having a camera body and a lens, a D-shaped telescopic handle, wherein the handle is coupled to the top of the camera body, a removable eyepiece, wherein the eyepiece is operatively coupled to the D-shaped telescopic handle, a viewfinder tube rotatably coupled with the camera body, and an inverted kinematic arm. Additionally, a camera mount assembly is described that includes: a camera having a camera body and a lens, a D-shaped telescopic handle, wherein the handle is coupled to the top of the camera body, a viewfinder tube rotatably coupled with the camera body, a removable eyepiece, wherein the eyepiece is operatively coupled to the viewfinder tube, and an inverted kinematic arm. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A camera mount assembly, comprising: a camera having a camera body and a lens, a D-shaped telescopic handle, wherein the handle is coupled to the top of the camera body, a removable eyepiece, wherein the eyepiece is operatively coupled to the camera body, a viewfinder tube, and an inverted kinematic arm. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, further comprising a base plate, wherein the base plate operatively engages with the camera body. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the viewfinder tube is side-mounted onto the camera body. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the viewfinder tube is rotabably attached to the camera body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the viewfinder tube is removably attached to the camera body. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the viewfinder tube is coupled with the telescopic handle. ### Claim 7 (depends on 3) The camera mount assembly of claim 3, wherein the viewfinder tube is operatively coupled to the eyepiece. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the kinematic handle is side-mounted onto the camera body. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The camera mount assembly of claim 1, wherein the kinematic handle comprises at least two additional points of rotation. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The camera mount of claim 1, wherein the eyepiece is electronic. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The camera mount of claim 1, wherein the eyepiece is coupled with an LCD monitor mount. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The camera mount of claim 1, wherein the eyepiece comprises a bayonet mount that allows it to operatively couple with the viewfinder, an LCD monitor mount or a combination thereof. ### Claim 13 A camera mount assembly, comprising: a camera having a camera body and a lens, a D-shaped telescopic handle, wherein the handle is coupled to the top of the camera body, a removable eyepiece, wherein the eyepiece is operatively coupled to the D-shaped telescopic handle, a viewfinder tube rotatably coupled with the camera body, and an inverted kinematic arm. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The camera mount assembly of claim 13, further comprising a base plate, wherein the base plate operatively engages with the camera body. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The camera mount assembly of claim 13, wherein the viewfinder tube is side-mounted onto the camera body. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The camera mount assembly of claim 13, wherein the viewfinder tube is removably attached to the camera body. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The camera mount assembly of claim 13, wherein the kinematic handle is side-mounted onto the camera body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The camera mount assembly of claim 13, wherein the kinematic handle comprises at least two additional points of rotation. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The camera mount of claim 13, wherein the eyepiece is electronic. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The camera mount of claim 13, wherein the eyepiece is further coupled with an LCD monitor mount. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The camera mount of claim 1, wherein the eyepiece comprises a bayonet mount that allows it to operatively couple with the handle, an LCD monitor mount or a combination thereof. ### Claim 22 A camera mount assembly, comprising: a camera having a camera body and a lens, a D-shaped telescopic handle, wherein the handle is coupled to the top of the camera body, a viewfinder tube rotatably coupled with the camera body, a removable eyepiece, wherein the eyepiece is operatively coupled to the viewfinder tube, and an inverted kinematic arm.