IP Library Granted Patent US 10,128,887
Granted Patent B2
US 10,128,887 · App. 15/454,209 · Granted Nov 13, 2018

Multi-configuration clamp system for electronic device

Inventor: Noah Balmer (Santa Rosa, CA)
Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,128,887
App. No.
15/454,209
Granted
Nov 13, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.

Claims (6)

1. A multi-configuration clip system, said system comprising:

a central clip portion, said central clip portion comprising:

an adjustable length clip, said adjustable length clip adjustable along a first axis, said adjustable length clip adapted to hold a device in a first plane parallel to said first axis, wherein said adjustable length clip comprises a first wireless trigger mount at a first end and a second wireless trigger mount at a second end;

a first locking mechanism adapted to lock the clip at a certain length along said first axis;

a support portion, said support portion comprising a handgrip, said handgrip comprising an extended curved member enclosing an inner space on at least three sides, said support portion coupled to said central portion around a pivot axis that allows said support portion to rotate from a first position behind said adjustable length clip to a second position below said adjustable length clip;

a second locking mechanism adapted to lock the position of said support portion relative to said adjustable length clip.

Assignments (6)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2025
From: VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS S.P.A.
To: VIJIM LIMITED
Reel/Frame 072572/0822 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 5, 2023
From: VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS SPA
To: VIDENDUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS SPA
Reel/Frame 063857/0243 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 2, 2022
From: VITEC HOLDINGS ITALIA SRL
To: VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS S.P.A.
Reel/Frame 062053/0762 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 30, 2020
From: BALMER, NOAH
To: DAYMEN US, INC.
Reel/Frame 052266/0202 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 26, 2017
From: BALMER, NOAH
To: DAYMEN US, INC.
Reel/Frame 043686/0754 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 26, 2017
From: DAYMEN US, INC.
To: VITEC HOLDINGS ITALIA SRL
Reel/Frame 043943/0439 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62306589 · Mar 10, 2016
Related Publication 20170264329A1 · Sep 14, 2017