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1.

INTERNALLY SLOTTED CAM FOR LENS SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18657514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-07
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Berkowitz, Scott Jason

Abstract

A cam for applying movement to a lens system. The cam may include a body configured to couple to the lens system. The body may have slots s that are configured to receive lens followers. The slots may extend in directions that are convergent relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

2.

MODULAR LENS SYSTEM FOR MOTION PICTURE CAMERA APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18643627
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-23
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith

Abstract

A modular lens system for use with a camera system and connected therewith. The lens system including modular sections configured to include one or more lenses and/or an aperture. The one or more lenses are controlled by one or more motors to enhance focus, softness, and/or size and other optical characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/14 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses adapted to interchange lenses
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 15/02 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 5/00 - Adjustment of optical system relative to image or object surface other than for focusing of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

3.

ANAMORPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR DIGITAL IMAGERS

      
Application Number 18516829
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. Preferably the digital image sensor is a large digital imager such as a Digital 65 imager.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis

4.

QUICK SWAP TOP MOUNTABLE CAMERA MOUNT SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18402443
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-02
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

In contrast to the traditional transitions used in systems that switch over a camera with a handheld top mount to a low mode mount, a quick swap top mountable camera mount system includes a quick swap handheld top mount, a quick swap mounting plate, and a quick swap low mode mount. Unlike traditional methods and components, fewer pieces are required to be removed and replaced due, in part, to the use of quick swap coupling elements, which allow various types of mounts to quickly and easily decouple from the quick swap mounting plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H04N 23/51 - Housings

5.

ANAMORPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND SQUEEZE RATIOS FOR DIGITAL IMAGERS

      
Application Number 18395396
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. The digital image sensor may be larger than a 28 millimeter diagonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators

6.

CAMERA OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING TACTILE INDICATOR

      
Application Number 18201719
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Ruffel, Eddie
  • Merritt, Graham
  • Aiello, Dominick

Abstract

An apparatus including a camera optical element and a tactile indicator associated with the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

7.

SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED WIRELESS USE OF CAMERAS AND ANCILLARY DEVICES

      
Application Number 18092749
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-03
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Richard L.
  • Macdonald, Scott Thomas

Abstract

Systems to extend signal transfer used with a camera device comprise a first location station with a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver receives wireless signals from a user device that are changed and sent through a fiber optic cable to a second location station. The second receiver receives signals through the cable from the second location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a user device. The second location station comprises a third receiver that receives from the cable from the first location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a camera device. The second location comprises a fourth receiver that receives wireless signals from the camera device, which signals are changed at the first location to signals sent through the cable from the second location station to the first location station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission
  • H04B 10/2575 - Radio-over-fibre, e.g. radio frequency signal modulated onto an optical carrier

8.

ACTIVE CAMERA LENS SYSTEM FILTER

      
Application Number US2022051102
Publication Number 2023/097088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-28
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Galindo, Edwin, Iovanni
  • Hagmaier, Charles, P., Jr.
  • Sasaki, Daniel, Keith
  • Mcvicker, Guy, Hamilton

Abstract

Electronic camera filters comprise an electronic display configured for use with a camera system to provide different levels of image filtering, as a neutral density filter, for passage to a camera. The electronic display is programmable so that it may be calibrated to provide different desired filter levels associated with different settings of a camera lens iris, focus, zoom, or light meter measurement. The electronic display may be calibrated manually or by calibration information stored or otherwise downloaded into electronic display memory. The ability to program and calibrate the filter level setting enables the electronic display to be operated in synchrony with the camera lens iris, focus, zoom, or light meter it is calibrated with to provide a desired combined or synergistic optical characteristic. The electronic display may be controlled to provide synchronized operation by the same controller used to control the camera lens iris, focus, and/or or zoom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • H04N 23/75 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing optical camera components
  • H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
  • G03B 7/00 - Control of exposure by setting shutters, diaphragms or filters, separately or conjointly

9.

ACTIVE CAMERA LENS SYSTEM FILTER

      
Document Number 03239325
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
Open to Public Date 2023-06-01
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Galindo, Edwin Iovanni
  • Hagmaier, Charles P. Jr.
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Mcvicker, Guy Hamilton

Abstract

Electronic camera filters comprise an electronic display configured for use with a camera system to provide different levels of image filtering, as a neutral density filter, for passage to a camera. The electronic display is programmable so that it may be calibrated to provide different desired filter levels associated with different settings of a camera lens iris, focus, zoom, or light meter measurement. The electronic display may be calibrated manually or by calibration information stored or otherwise downloaded into electronic display memory. The ability to program and calibrate the filter level setting enables the electronic display to be operated in synchrony with the camera lens iris, focus, zoom, or light meter it is calibrated with to provide a desired combined or synergistic optical characteristic. The electronic display may be controlled to provide synchronized operation by the same controller used to control the camera lens iris, focus, and/or or zoom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
  • H04N 23/75 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing optical camera components
  • G03B 7/00 - Control of exposure by setting shutters, diaphragms or filters, separately or conjointly

10.

Motor gear systems for cameras

      
Application Number 17864256
Grant Number 12196303
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-13
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aguinaldo, Daniel
  • Konash, Christopher Michael

Abstract

Gear drive systems used with a camera comprise a housing with an electric drive gear disposed outside of the housing. A host gear is engaged with the drive gear and is rotatably disposed on a stationary shaft extending from the housing. An adapter is attached to the host gear and extends axially outwardly therefrom. A secondary gear is attached to the adapter and comprises a plurality of teeth disposed along an outside diameter. The secondary gear is releasably attached to the adapter by retaining elements and is fixed rotatably to the adapter by registration elements. The secondary gear is attached to the adapter by a push on snap-fit, and is removed from the adapter by being pulled off, thereby avoiding the need for tools to interchange a secondary gear having a desired configuration of teeth to engage a camera optical adjustment element such as a lens ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 55/12 - Toothed membersWorms with body or rim assembled out of detachable parts
  • F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members
  • G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification

11.

Internally slotted cam for lens system

      
Application Number 17852064
Grant Number 11977271
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-28
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2024-05-07
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Berkowitz, Scott Jason

Abstract

A cam for applying movement to a lens system. The cam may include a body configured to couple to the lens system. The body may have slots that are configured to receive lens followers. The slots may extend in directions that are convergent relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

12.

PANA ND

      
Application Number 221274400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Cinematographic equipment, namely, lens filters for still & motion picture equipment; camera filters; lens filters for cameras; UV filters for digital cameras; optical lenses

13.

Attachment producing anamorphic effect

      
Application Number 17590789
Grant Number 11960099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-01
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Mills, Brian Grant
  • Ishioka, Rick Takeshi

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for producing non-rotationally symmetric optical aberrations. Such aberrations may be created by a removable attachment that may be attached to another lens, such as a spherical lens. Aberrations that appear to reproduce an anamorphic effect may be produced, yet the underlying camera system may remain a spherical camera system, and the capture mode may remain non-anamorphic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 13/22 - Telecentric objectives or lens systems
  • G02B 15/10 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective by adding a part, e.g. close-up attachment
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

14.

PANA ND

      
Application Number 018762787
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-09-15
Registration Date 2023-01-27
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

cinematographic equipment, namely, lens filters for still and motion picture equipment; camera filters; lens filters for cameras; UV filters for digital cameras; optical lenses.

15.

PANA ND

      
Serial Number 97585463
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-09-09
Registration Date 2023-10-31
Owner Panavision International, L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment, namely, lens filters for still and motion picture equipment in the nature of cameras; camera filters; lens filters for cameras; UV filters for digital cameras; optical lenses

16.

ELECTRONIC CAMERA FILTER

      
Application Number 17534318
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-23
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Mcvicker, Guy

Abstract

A filter for a camera lens including an electronic display configured to couple to an object side of the camera lens and configured to filter an image on an object side of the electronic display for the camera lens. A controller is configured to electrically control the filtering of the electronic display. An input is for receiving a control for controlling the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G09G 3/3208 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

17.

CAMERA LENS SYSTEM FILTER

      
Application Number 17537456
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-29
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Galindo, Edwin Iovanni
  • Hagmaier, Jr., Charles P.
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Mcvicker, Guy Hamilton

Abstract

Electronic camera filters comprise an electronic display configured for use with a camera system to provide different levels of image filtering, as a neutral density filter, for passage to a camera. The electronic display is programmable so that it may be calibrated to provide different desired filter levels associated with different settings of a camera lens iris, focus, zoom, or light meter measurement. The electronic display may be calibrated manually or by calibration information stored or otherwise downloaded into electronic display memory. The ability to program and calibrate the filter level setting enables the electronic display to be operated in synchrony with the camera lens iris, focus, zoom, or light meter it is calibrated with to provide a desired combined or synergistic optical characteristic. The electronic display may be controlled to provide synchronized operation by the same controller used to control the camera lens iris, focus, and/or or zoom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G09G 3/3208 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

18.

Quick swap top mountable camera mount systems

      
Application Number 17374554
Grant Number 11860519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

In contrast to the traditional transitions used in systems that switch over a camera with a handheld top mount to a low mode mount, a quick swap top mountable camera mount system includes a quick swap handheld top mount, a quick swap mounting plate, and a quick swap low mode mount. Unlike traditional methods and components, fewer pieces are required to be removed and replaced due, in part, to the use of quick swap coupling elements, which allow various types of mounts to quickly and easily decouple from the quick swap mounting plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • H04N 23/51 - Housings
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

19.

Camera optical element having tactile indicator

      
Application Number 17317739
Grant Number 11681206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-11
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2023-06-20
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Ruffel, Eddie
  • Merritt, Graham
  • Aiello, Dominick

Abstract

An apparatus including a camera optical element and a tactile indicator associated with the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses

20.

Anamorphic photography and squeeze ratios for digital imagers

      
Application Number 17397991
Grant Number 11852791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-10
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. The digital image sensor may be larger than a 28 millimeter diagonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis

21.

Motor gear systems for cameras

      
Application Number 16941482
Grant Number 11519489
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-28
First Publication Date 2021-02-04
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aguinaldo, Daniel
  • Konash, Christopher Michael

Abstract

Gear drive systems used with a camera comprise a housing with an electric drive gear disposed outside of the housing. A host gear is engaged with the drive gear and is rotatably disposed on a stationary shaft extending from the housing. An adapter is attached to the host gear and extends axially outwardly therefrom. A secondary gear is attached to the adapter and comprises a plurality of teeth disposed along an outside diameter. The secondary gear is releasably attached to the adapter by retaining elements and is fixed rotatably to the adapter by registration elements. The secondary gear is attached to the adapter by a push on snap-fit, and is removed from the adapter by being pulled off, thereby avoiding the need for tools to interchange a secondary gear having a desired configuration of teeth to engage a camera optical adjustment element such as a lens ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 55/10 - Constructively simple tooth shapes, e.g. shaped as pins, as balls
  • F16H 55/12 - Toothed membersWorms with body or rim assembled out of detachable parts
  • F16H 1/20 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members
  • G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification

22.

MOTOR GEAR SYSTEMS FOR CAMERAS

      
Application Number US2020044120
Publication Number 2021/021965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-29
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aguinaldo, Daniel
  • Konash, Christopher Michael

Abstract

Gear drive systems used with a camera comprise a housing with an electric drive gear disposed outside of the housing. A host gear is engaged with the drive gear and is rotatably disposed on a stationary shaft extending from the housing. An adapter is attached to the host gear and extends axially outwardly therefrom. A secondary gear is attached to the adapter and comprises a plurality of teeth disposed along an outside diameter. The secondary gear is releasably attached to the adapter by retaining elements and is fixed rotatably to the adapter by registration elements. The secondary gear is attached to the adapter by a push on snap-fit, and is removed from the adapter by being pulled off, thereby avoiding the need for tools to interchange a secondary gear having a desired configuration of teeth to engage a camera optical adjustment element such as a lens ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 55/12 - Toothed membersWorms with body or rim assembled out of detachable parts
  • F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
  • F16H 55/17 - Toothed wheels
  • F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units
  • G02B 7/08 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted to co-operate with a remote control mechanism
  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

23.

Internally slotted cam for lens system

      
Application Number 16989798
Grant Number 11372197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-10
First Publication Date 2021-01-28
Grant Date 2022-06-28
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Berkowitz, Scott Jason

Abstract

A cam for applying movement to a lens system. The cam may include a body configured to couple to the lens system. The body may have slots that are configured to receive lens followers. The slots may extend in directions that are convergent relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

24.

Anamorphic photography for digital imagers

      
Application Number 16781848
Grant Number 11822061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-04
First Publication Date 2020-11-05
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. Preferably the digital image sensor is a large digital imager such as a Digital 65 imager.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

25.

Anamorphic photography and squeeze ratios for digital imagers

      
Application Number 16748644
Grant Number 11086109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-21
First Publication Date 2020-10-15
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. The digital image sensor may be larger than a 28 millimeter diagonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for

26.

Modular lens system for motion picture camera applications

      
Application Number 16709745
Grant Number 11966098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-10
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2024-04-23
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith

Abstract

A modular lens system for use with a camera system and connected therewith. The lens system including modular sections configured to include one or more lenses and/or an aperture. The one or more lenses are controlled by one or more motors to enhance focus, softness, and/or size and other optical characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 7/14 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses adapted to interchange lenses
  • G02B 15/02 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 5/00 - Adjustment of optical system relative to image or object surface other than for focusing of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

27.

Distance measurement device

      
Application Number 16814888
Grant Number 11494929
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-10
First Publication Date 2020-09-03
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Narang, Ritesh
  • Hogue, Jr., William Bennett
  • Towndrow, Clive Austin

Abstract

A system for determining a distance to a region of interest. The system may be used to adjust focus of a motion picture camera. The system may include a first camera configured to have a first field of view, and a second camera configured to have a second field of view that overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view. The system may include a processor configured to calculate a distance of the selected region of interest relative to a location by comparing a position of the selected region of interest in the first field of view with a position of the selected region of interest in the second field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 5/445 - Receiver circuitry for displaying additional information
  • G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
  • H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
  • H04N 13/246 - Calibration of cameras
  • H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

28.

Attachment producing anamorphic effect

      
Application Number 16559562
Grant Number 11237400
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-03
First Publication Date 2020-03-26
Grant Date 2022-02-01
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Mills, Brian Grant
  • Ishioka, Rick Takeshi

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for producing non-rotationally symmetric optical aberrations. Such aberrations may be created by a removable attachment that may be attached to another lens, such as a spherical lens. Aberrations that appear to reproduce an anamorphic effect may be produced, yet the underlying camera system may remain a spherical camera system, and the capture mode may remain non-anamorphic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/18 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below with lenses having one or more non-spherical faces, e.g. for reducing geometrical aberration
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
  • G02B 13/22 - Telecentric objectives or lens systems
  • G02B 15/10 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective by adding a part, e.g. close-up attachment
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

29.

SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED WIRELESS USE OF CAMERAS AND ANCILLARY DEVICES

      
Document Number 03110508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-23
Open to Public Date 2020-02-27
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Richard L.
  • Macdonald, Scott Thomas

Abstract

Systems to extend signal transfer used with a camera device comprise a first location station with a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver receives wireless signals from a user device that are changed and sent through a fiber optic cable to a second location station. The second receiver receives signals through the cable from the second location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a user device. The second location station comprises a third receiver that receives from the cable from the first location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a camera device. The second location comprises a fourth receiver that receives wireless signals from the camera device, which signals are changed at the first location to signals sent through the cable from the second location station to the first location station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication
  • H04B 10/50 - Transmitters
  • H04B 10/60 - Receivers
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 7/22 - Adaptations for optical transmission

30.

System for extended wireless use of cameras and ancillary devices

      
Application Number 16548716
Grant Number 11546498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-22
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Richard L.
  • Macdonald, Scott Thomas

Abstract

Systems to extend signal transfer used with a camera device comprise a first location station with a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver receives wireless signals from a user device that are changed and sent through a fiber optic cable to a second location station. The second receiver receives signals through the cable from the second location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a user device. The second location station comprises a third receiver that receives from the cable from the first location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a camera device. The second location comprises a fourth receiver that receives wireless signals from the camera device, which signals are changed at the first location to signals sent through the cable from the second location station to the first location station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04B 10/2575 - Radio-over-fibre, e.g. radio frequency signal modulated onto an optical carrier
  • H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission

31.

Quick swap top mountable camera mount systems

      
Application Number 16559460
Grant Number 11061303
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-03
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2021-07-13
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

In contrast to the traditional transitions used in systems that switch over a camera with a handheld top mount to a low mode mount, a quick swap top mountable camera mount system includes a quick swap handheld top mount, a quick swap mounting plate, and a quick swap low mode mount. Unlike traditional methods and components, fewer pieces are required to be removed and replaced due, in part, to the use of quick swap coupling elements, which allow various types of mounts to quickly and easily decouple from the quick swap mounting plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

32.

SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED WIRELESS USE OF CAMERAS AND ANCILLARY DEVICES

      
Application Number US2019047910
Publication Number 2020/041706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-23
Publication Date 2020-02-27
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Richard L.
  • Macdonald, Scott Thomas

Abstract

Systems to extend signal transfer used with a camera device comprise a first location station with a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver receives wireless signals from a user device that are changed and sent through a fiber optic cable to a second location station. The second receiver receives signals through the cable from the second location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a user device. The second location station comprises a third receiver that receives from the cable from the first location station, which signals are changed to wireless signals output to a camera device. The second location comprises a fourth receiver that receives wireless signals from the camera device, which signals are changed at the first location to signals sent through the cable from the second location station to the first location station.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 10/00 - Transmission systems employing electromagnetic waves other than radio-waves, e.g. infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, or employing corpuscular radiation, e.g. quantum communication
  • H04B 10/50 - Transmitters
  • H04B 10/60 - Receivers
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 7/22 - Adaptations for optical transmission
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

33.

PANAVISION LINK HDR

      
Application Number 199531600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-11-12
Registration Date 2022-12-21
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

(1) Production and post-production editing services of motion pictures, television shows, films, and videos; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of motion pictures, television shows, films, and videos; Multimedia entertainment services in the nature of recording, development, production and post-production services in the fields of feature films, motion pictures, and television programming; production and post-production editing of advertisements and commercials for others; post-production editing services of television, film, video, and internet commercials for others

34.

PANAVISION LINK HDR

      
Application Number 018151767
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-11-12
Registration Date 2020-03-07
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Production and post-production services for commercial advertisements; Post-production editing services for video and audio commercials. Production and post-production editing services of motion pictures, television shows, and multimedia entertainment content; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of motion pictures, television shows, and multimedia entertainment content; Multimedia entertainment services in the nature of recording, development, production and post-production services in the fields of feature films, motion pictures, and television programming.

35.

Camera optical element having tactile indicator

      
Application Number 16379718
Grant Number 11003060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-09
First Publication Date 2019-11-07
Grant Date 2021-05-11
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Ruffel, Eddie
  • Merritt, Graham
  • Aiello, Dominick

Abstract

An apparatus including a camera optical element and a tactile indicator associated with the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses

36.

ELECTRONIC CAMERA FILTER

      
Document Number 03096985
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-12
Open to Public Date 2019-10-27
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Mcvicker, Guy

Abstract

A filter for a camera lens including an electronic display configured to couple to an object side of the camera lens and configured to filter an image on an object side of the electronic display for the camera lens. A controller is configured to electrically control the filtering of the electronic display. An input is for receiving a control for controlling the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensorsMounting thereof
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

37.

VARIABLE DIAMETER MOUNTING ATTACHMENT

      
Application Number US2019020869
Publication Number 2019/203941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-06
Publication Date 2019-10-24
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Jr., Richard, L.
  • Nguyen, Trach
  • Macdonald, Scott

Abstract

A variable diameter mounting attachment (10) joins an accessory (300), such as a matte box, to a lens housing of a camera (200), such as a video camera, digital camera or broadcast camera, while blocking undesired light from reaching the lens. The attachment (10) incorporates two synchronized mechanisms activated together by rotation of an outer gear ring (120): (i) a series of jaws (40) to clench an outer edge of the lens housing, and (ii) a multiple blade iris diaphragm (80) to block undesired light from entering the lens. A lock lever (130) clamps the outer gear ring (120) in fixed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/12 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

38.

ELECTRONIC CAMERA FILTER

      
Application Number US2019027387
Publication Number 2019/200358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-12
Publication Date 2019-10-17
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Huluki
  • Mcvicker, Guy

Abstract

A filter for a camera lens including an electronic display configured to couple to an object side of the camera lens and configured to filter an image on an object side of the electronic display for the camera lens. A controller is configured to electrically control the filtering of the electronic display. An input is for receiving a control for controlling the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/238 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object by influencing optical part of the camera
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

39.

Electronic camera filter

      
Application Number 16381433
Grant Number 11184510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-11
First Publication Date 2019-10-17
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Mcvicker, Guy

Abstract

A filter for a camera lens including an electronic display configured to couple to an object side of the camera lens and configured to filter an image on an object side of the electronic display for the camera lens. A controller is configured to electrically control the filtering of the electronic display. An input is for receiving a control for controlling the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G09G 3/3208 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] organic, e.g. using organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

40.

ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER REST FOR CAMERA

      
Application Number US2019018454
Publication Number 2019/173042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-19
Publication Date 2019-09-12
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vince, Catlin
  • Scott, Macdonald
  • Trach, Nguyen

Abstract

A shoulder rest (10, 10A) for a camera (170, 170A) includes a main frame (20, 20 A), a mid plate (30) pivotably connected to the main frame and a back plate (40, 40A) pivotably connected to the mid plate, and optionally a front plate (50). The pivot connections allow a user to adjust the curve of the shoulder rest. A tilt plate (60, 60A) attached to a top surface (22) of the main frame (20, 20A) is configured to tilt to an angle with respect to the main frame (20, 20A). An adapter (260, 280) to which the camera (170, 170A) is removably mounted is attached to the tilt plate (60, 60A), and may be moved forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the main frame (20, 20A), and/or may be moved toward and away from a side edge of the main frame. The tilt plate (60, 60 A) and adapter (260, 280) together allow the user to offset the camera ( 170, 170 A) away from the user's head for greater comfort.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

41.

INTERNALLY SLOTTED CAM FOR LENS SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2019018843
Publication Number 2019/165005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-20
Publication Date 2019-08-29
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Berkowitz, Scott Jason

Abstract

A cam for applying movement to a lens system. The cam may include a body configured to couple to the lens system. The body may have slots that are configured to receive lens followers. The slots may extend in directions that are convergent relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

42.

INTERNALLY SLOTTED CAM FOR LENS SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03091898
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-20
Open to Public Date 2019-08-29
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Berkowitz, Scott Jason

Abstract

A cam for applying movement to a lens system. The cam may include a body configured to couple to the lens system. The body may have slots that are configured to receive lens followers. The slots may extend in directions that are convergent relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

43.

Internally slotted cam for lens system

      
Application Number 15901680
Grant Number 10739552
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-21
First Publication Date 2019-08-22
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Berkowitz, Scott Jason

Abstract

A cam for applying movement to a lens system. The cam may include a body configured to couple to the lens system. The body may have slots that are configured to receive lens followers. The slots may extend in directions that are convergent relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

44.

ATTACHMENT PRODUCING ANAMORPHIC EFFECT

      
Document Number 03091130
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-11
Open to Public Date 2019-08-15
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Mills, Brian Grant
  • Ishioka, Rick Takeshi

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for producing non-rotationally symmetric optical aberrations. Such aberrations may be created by a removable attachment that may be attached to another lens, such as a spherical lens. Aberrations that appear to reproduce an anamorphic effect may be produced, yet the underlying camera system may remain a spherical camera system, and the capture mode may remain non-anamorphic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 15/10 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective by adding a part, e.g. close-up attachment
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis

45.

Attachment producing anamorphic effect

      
Application Number 15894764
Grant Number 10401634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-12
First Publication Date 2019-08-15
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Mills, Brian Grant
  • Ishioka, Rick Takeshi

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for producing non-rotationally symmetric optical aberrations. Such aberrations may be created by a removable attachment that may be attached to another lens, such as a spherical lens. Aberrations that appear to reproduce an anamorphic effect may be produced, yet the underlying camera system may remain a spherical camera system, and the capture mode may remain non-anamorphic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 3/06 - Simple or compound lenses with non-spherical faces with cylindrical or toric faces
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 13/02 - Telephoto objectives, i.e. systems of the type + – in which the distance from the front vertex to the image plane is less than the equivalent focal length
  • G02B 13/22 - Telecentric objectives or lens systems
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

46.

ATTACHMENT PRODUCING ANAMORPHIC EFFECT

      
Application Number US2019017555
Publication Number 2019/157474
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-11
Publication Date 2019-08-15
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel, Keith
  • Mills, Brian, Grant
  • Ishioka, Rick, Takeshi

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for producing non-rotationally symmetric optical aberrations. Such aberrations may be created by a removable attachment that may be attached to another lens, such as a spherical lens. Aberrations that appear to reproduce an anamorphic effect may be produced, yet the underlying camera system may remain a spherical camera system, and the capture mode may remain non-anamorphic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 15/10 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective by adding a part, e.g. close-up attachment
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

47.

Variable diameter mounting attachment

      
Application Number 15954191
Grant Number 10345682
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-16
First Publication Date 2019-07-09
Grant Date 2019-07-09
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamison, Jr., Richard L.
  • Nguyen, Trach
  • Macdonald, Scott

Abstract

A variable diameter mounting attachment joins an accessory, such as a matte box, to a lens of a camera, such as a video camera, digital camera or broadcast camera, while blocking undesired light from reaching the lens. The attachment incorporates two synchronized mechanisms activated together by rotation of an outer gear ring: (1) a series of jaws to clench an outer edge of the lens housing, and (2) a multiple blade iris diaphragm to block undesired light from entering the lens. A lock lever clamps the outer gear ring in fixed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
  • G03B 11/04 - Hoods or caps for eliminating unwanted light from lenses, viewfinders, or focusing aids

48.

PANAVISION LINK HDR

      
Serial Number 88443377
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-05-23
Registration Date 2020-10-13
Owner Panavision International, L.P., Panavision Intrnational, L.P., limited partnership under the laws of Delaware, composed of Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Production and post-production services for commercial advertisements; Post-production editing services for video and audio commercials Production and post-production editing services of motion pictures, television shows, and multimedia entertainment content; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of motion pictures, television shows, and multimedia entertainment content; Multimedia entertainment services in the nature of recording, development, production and post-production services in the fields of feature films, motion pictures, and television programming

49.

Adjustable shoulder rest for camera

      
Application Number 15911245
Grant Number 10260677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-05
First Publication Date 2019-04-16
Grant Date 2019-04-16
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Catlin, Vince
  • Macdonald, Scott
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

A shoulder rest for a camera includes a main frame, a mid plate pivotably connected to the main frame and a back plate pivotably connected to the mid plate, and optionally a front plate. The pivot connections allow a user to adjust the curve of the shoulder rest. A tilt plate attached to a top surface of the main frame is configured to tilt to an angle with respect to the main frame. An adapter to which the camera is removably mounted is attached to the tilt plate, and may be moved forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the main frame, and/or may be moved toward and away from a side edge of the main frame. The tilt plate and adapter together allow the user to offset the camera away from the user's head for greater comfort.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

50.

Modular lens system for motion picture camera applications

      
Application Number 16105808
Grant Number 10502927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-20
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2019-12-10
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith

Abstract

A modular lens system for use with a camera system and connected therewith. The lens system including modular sections configured to include one or more lenses and/or an aperture. The one or more lenses are controlled by one or more motors to enhance focus, softness, and/or size and other optical characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 7/14 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses adapted to interchange lenses
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably
  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 15/02 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 5/00 - Adjustment of optical system relative to image or object surface other than for focusing of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

51.

ANAMORPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND SQUEEZE RATIOS FOR DIGITAL IMAGERS

      
Document Number 03068817
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-07-02
Open to Public Date 2019-01-10
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. The digital image sensor may be larger than a 28 millimeter diagonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives

52.

ANAMORPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND SQUEEZE RATIOS FOR DIGITAL IMAGERS

      
Application Number US2018040652
Publication Number 2019/010140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-02
Publication Date 2019-01-10
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. The digital image sensor may be larger than a 28 millimeter diagonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives

53.

Anamorphic photography and squeeze ratios for digital imagers

      
Application Number 15642260
Grant Number 10539764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-05
First Publication Date 2019-01-10
Grant Date 2020-01-21
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. The digital image sensor may be larger than a 28 millimeter diagonal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis

54.

PANASPEED

      
Application Number 1441403
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-11-30
Registration Date 2018-11-30
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Camera lenses.

55.

PANASPEED

      
Application Number 193370000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-12-03
Registration Date 2021-04-13
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Camera lenses.

56.

PANAVISION

      
Application Number 1430590
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-09-14
Registration Date 2018-09-14
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL. L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, hats, caps being headwear, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cloth bibs, infantwear, infant hats, jackets, coats.

57.

PANAVISION

      
Application Number 192007600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-09-14
Registration Date 2021-03-22
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services

(1) Clothing, namely, hats, caps being headwear, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cloth bibs, infantwear, infant hats, jackets, coats.

58.

PANASPEED

      
Serial Number 87946109
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-06-03
Registration Date 2019-04-30
Owner Panavision International, L.P., PANAVISION GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

camera lenses

59.

PANAVISION

      
Serial Number 87847663
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-03-23
Registration Date 2018-11-27
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL. L.P., PANAVISION GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ()
NICE Classes  ? 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services

clothing, namely, hats, caps being headwear, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cloth bibs, infantwear, infant hats, jackets, coats

60.

CAMERA OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING TACTILE INDICATOR

      
Document Number 03020646
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-04-14
Open to Public Date 2017-10-19
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Ruffel, Eddie
  • Merritt, Graham
  • Aiello, Dominick

Abstract

New apparatuses, systems and methods including one or more embodiments of an apparatus comprising a camera optical element, and a tactile indicator coupled to the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element are disclosed herein. These new apparatuses, systems and methods may allow for tactile identification of camera optical elements instead of, or along with, visual identification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/00 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters

61.

Camera optical element having tactile indicator

      
Application Number 15487389
Grant Number 10254634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-13
First Publication Date 2017-10-19
Grant Date 2019-04-09
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Ruffel, Eddie
  • Merritt, Graham
  • Aiello, Dominick

Abstract

An apparatus including a camera optical element and a tactile indicator associated with the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

62.

CAMERA OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING TACTILE INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2017027569
Publication Number 2017/180964
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-14
Publication Date 2017-10-19
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Ruffel, Eddie
  • Merritt, Graham
  • Aiello, Dominick

Abstract

An apparatus including a camera optical element and a tactile indicator associated with the camera optical element for indicating a property of the camera optical element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes

63.

Distance measurement device

      
Application Number 15472116
Grant Number 10587792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-28
First Publication Date 2017-09-14
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Narang, Ritesh
  • Hogue, Jr., William Bennett
  • Towndrow, Clive Austin

Abstract

A system for determining a distance to a region of interest. The system may be used to adjust focus of a motion picture camera. The system may include a first camera configured to have a first field of view, and a second camera configured to have a second field of view that overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view. The system may include a processor configured to calculate a distance of the selected region of interest relative to a location by comparing a position of the selected region of interest in the first field of view with a position of the selected region of interest in the second field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 5/445 - Receiver circuitry for displaying additional information
  • H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
  • G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
  • H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
  • H04N 13/246 - Calibration of cameras
  • H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

64.

PRIMO ARTISTE

      
Application Number 185539900
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-08-31
Registration Date 2019-04-30
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Camera lenses; camera and lens accessories, namely extenders; series of zoom lenses for cameras; series of optical lenses of both fixed and variable focal length particularly adapted for use upon photographic and cinematographic equipment, camera systems, and cameras

65.

PRIMO ARTISTE

      
Application Number 017158254
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-08-30
Registration Date 2017-12-26
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

camera lenses; camera and lens accessories, namely extenders; series of zoom lenses for cameras; series of optical lenses of both fixed and variable focal length particularly adapted for use upon photographic and cinematographic equipment, camera systems, and cameras.

66.

ANAMORPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR DIGITAL IMAGERS

      
Document Number 03010017
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-30
Open to Public Date 2017-07-13
Grant Date 2024-04-23
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. Preferably the digital image sensor is a large digital imager such as a Digital 65 imager.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives

67.

ANAMORPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR DIGITAL IMAGERS

      
Application Number US2016069489
Publication Number 2017/120116
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-30
Publication Date 2017-07-13
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. Preferably the digital image sensor is a large digital imager such as a Digital 65 imager.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 37/06 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe involving anamorphosis
  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives

68.

Anamorphic photography for digital imagers

      
Application Number 15394401
Grant Number 10551598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-29
First Publication Date 2017-07-06
Grant Date 2020-02-04
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

A digital camera comprising a digital image sensor and at least one corrective lens element configured to reduce a blurring of an image in a horizontal or vertical dimension on the digital image sensor. Preferably the digital image sensor is a large digital imager such as a Digital 65 imager.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G02B 7/09 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification adapted for automatic focusing or varying magnification
  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

69.

PRIMO ARTISTE

      
Serial Number 87462764
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-05-24
Registration Date 2018-04-10
Owner Panavision International, L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

camera lenses; camera and lens accessories, namely, extenders; series of zoom lenses for cameras; series of optical lenses of both fixed and variable focal length particularly adapted for use upon photographic and cinematographic equipment, camera systems, and cameras

70.

MODULAR LENS SYSTEM FOR MOTION PICTURE CAMERA APPLICATIONS

      
Document Number 02970654
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-11
Open to Public Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith

Abstract

A modular lens system (14) for use with a camera system (10) and connected therewith. The lens system including modular sections (18,20,22) configured to include one or more lenses (26) and/or an aperture (27). The one or more lenses are controlled by one or more motors (28) to enhance focus, softness, and/or size and other optical characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/02 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective
  • G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably

71.

MODULAR LENS SYSTEM FOR MOTION PICTURE CAMERA APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2015065343
Publication Number 2016/094842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-11
Publication Date 2016-06-16
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith

Abstract

A modular lens system (14) for use with a camera system (10) and connected therewith. The lens system including modular sections (18,20,22) configured to include one or more lenses (26) and/or an aperture (27). The one or more lenses are controlled by one or more motors (28) to enhance focus, softness, and/or size and other optical characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably

72.

Modular lens system for motion picture camera applications

      
Application Number 14967039
Grant Number 10054761
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-11
First Publication Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2018-08-21
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macintosh, David William
  • Sasaki, Daniel Keith

Abstract

A modular lens system for use with a camera system and connected therewith. The lens system including modular sections configured to include one or more lenses and/or an aperture. The one or more lenses are controlled by one or more motors to enhance focus, softness, and/or size and other optical characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/08 - Anamorphotic objectives
  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
  • G02B 7/14 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses adapted to interchange lenses
  • G03B 17/14 - Bodies with means for supporting objectives, supplementary lenses, filters, masks, or turrets interchangeably
  • G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
  • G02B 15/02 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective
  • G03B 3/10 - Power-operated focusing
  • G03B 5/00 - Adjustment of optical system relative to image or object surface other than for focusing of general interest for cameras, projectors or printers
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories

73.

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR MOTION PICTURE CAMERA FOCUS APPLICATIONS

      
Document Number 02962065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-23
Open to Public Date 2016-03-31
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Narang, Ritesh
  • Hogue, William Bennett
  • Towndrow, Clive Austin

Abstract

A system for determining a distance to a region of interest. The system may be used to adjust focus of a motion picture camera. The system may include a first camera configured to have a first field of view, and a second camera configured to have a second field of view that overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view. The system may include a processor configured to calculate a distance of the selected region of interest relative to a location by comparing a position of the selected region of interest in the first field of view with a position of the selected region of interest in the second field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 3/00 - Measuring distances in line of sightOptical rangefinders
  • G03B 13/32 - Means for focusing

74.

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR MOTION PICTURE CAMERA FOCUS APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2015051598
Publication Number 2016/049113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-23
Publication Date 2016-03-31
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Narang, Ritesh
  • Hogue, William Bennett
  • Towndrow, Clive Austin

Abstract

A system for determining a distance to a region of interest. The system may be used to adjust focus of a motion picture camera. The system may include a first camera configured to have a first field of view, and a second camera configured to have a second field of view that overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view. The system may include a processor configured to calculate a distance of the selected region of interest relative to a location by comparing a position of the selected region of interest in the first field of view with a position of the selected region of interest in the second field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof

75.

Distance measurement device for motion picture camera focus applications

      
Application Number 14495862
Grant Number 09609200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-24
First Publication Date 2016-03-24
Grant Date 2017-03-28
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Narang, Ritesh
  • Hogue, Jr., William Bennett
  • Towndrow, Clive Austin

Abstract

A system for determining a distance to a region of interest. The system may be used to adjust focus of a motion picture camera. The system may include a first camera configured to have a first field of view, and a second camera configured to have a second field of view that overlaps at least a portion of the first field of view. The system may include a processor configured to calculate a distance of the selected region of interest relative to a location by comparing a position of the selected region of interest in the first field of view with a position of the selected region of interest in the second field of view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators
  • H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof

76.

Quick swap top mountable camera mount systems

      
Application Number 14591864
Grant Number 10401714
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-07
First Publication Date 2015-08-06
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

In contrast to the traditional transitions used in systems that switch over a camera with a handheld top mount to a low mode mount, a quick swap top mountable camera mount system includes a quick swap handheld top mount, a quick swap mounting plate, and a quick swap low mode mount. Unlike traditional methods and components, fewer pieces are required to be removed and replaced due, in part, to the use of quick swap coupling elements, which allow various types of mounts to quickly and easily decouple from the quick swap mounting plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

77.

QUICK SWAP TOP MOUNTABLE CAMERA MOUNT SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 02935582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-07
Open to Public Date 2015-07-16
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

In contrast to the traditional transitions used in systems that switch over a camera with a handheld top mount (110) to a low mode mount (112), a quick swap top mountable camera mount system includes a quick swap handheld top mount (110), a quick swap mounting plate (118), and a quick swap low mode mount (112). Unlike traditional methods and components, fewer pieces are required to be removed and replaced due, in part, to the use of quick swap coupling elements (140), which allow various types of mounts to quickly and easily decouple from the quick swap mounting plate (118).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/00 - Details of cameras or camera bodiesAccessories therefor
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

78.

QUICK SWAP TOP MOUNTABLE CAMERA MOUNT SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2015010536
Publication Number 2015/105922
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-07
Publication Date 2015-07-16
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki
  • Nguyen, Trach

Abstract

In contrast to the traditional transitions used in systems that switch over a camera with a handheld top mount (110) to a low mode mount (112), a quick swap top mountable camera mount system includes a quick swap handheld top mount (110), a quick swap mounting plate (118), and a quick swap low mode mount (112). Unlike traditional methods and components, fewer pieces are required to be removed and replaced due, in part, to the use of quick swap coupling elements (140), which allow various types of mounts to quickly and easily decouple from the quick swap mounting plate (118).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

79.

ULTRA PANAVISION 70

      
Serial Number 86489043
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-12-23
Registration Date 2015-08-18
Owner Panavision International, L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

camera system primarily comprised of motion picture camera, anamorphic optical lens, and camera housing unit for the camera, lens, and film magazine

80.

QUICK SWAP CAMERA MOUNT SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 02839076
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-06
Open to Public Date 2014-08-21
Grant Date 2019-07-23
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

Camera mounts systems, allowing a camera crew to quickly changeover from one type of camera mount to another type of camera mount, include an adapter plate and a camera mounting plate, which can mount to various types of camera mounts. The adapter plate includes a support platform and primary and secondary female alignment elements, which form sockets. The sockets are configured to receive primary and secondary male alignment elements of the camera mounting plate. The camera mounting plate and the adapter plate are configured to mate, using one or more locking, engagement, and/or catch mechanisms such that the mounting plate is securely positioned on the adapter plate to. Upon assembly of the system with a camera mount movement of the camera during and between filming is avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

81.

Quick swap camera mount systems

      
Application Number 14085891
Grant Number 09213221
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-21
First Publication Date 2014-08-21
Grant Date 2015-12-15
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aiello, Dominick
  • Sadahiro, Haluki

Abstract

Camera mount systems, allowing a camera crew to quickly change over from one type of camera mount to another type of camera mount, include an adapter plate and a camera mounting plate, which can mount to various types of camera mounts. The adapter plate includes a support platform and primary and secondary female alignment elements, which form sockets. The sockets are configured to receive primary and secondary male alignment elements of the camera mounting plate. The camera mounting plate and the adapter plate are configured to mate, using one or more locking, engagement, and/or catch mechanisms such that the mounting plate is securely positioned on the adapter plate. Upon assembly of a camera mount system with a camera mount, movement of the camera during and between filming is avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
  • F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

82.

P M

      
Serial Number 86179308
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-01-30
Registration Date 2015-03-10
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Camera mounts and supports; mounts adapted for use with motion picture cameras, video cameras, and cinematographic accessories; cinematographic machines and apparatus; cinematographic apparatus and instruments, namely, camera lenses, follow focus apparatus for adjusting camera lenses; mounting devices and brackets adapted for monitors; photographic and cinematographic apparatus and parts, fittings, and accessories therefor, namely, mounts and supports adapted for camera lenses, mounts and brackets adapted for camera filter supports, brackets adapted for video recorders, mounts adapted for camera top handle, mounts and brackets adapted for camera viewfinder, mounts and brackets adapted for connecting cameras to camera lens lamps and camera lens lighting fixtures, supports adapted for camera lens focus apparatus, supports adapted for battery adapters, supports adapted for power input; photographic and cinematographic systems comprised of video cameras and lights for video cameras; photographic and cinematographic equipment, namely, mounts and brackets adapted for cameras; photographic and cinematographic accessories, namely, camera cases

83.

SUPER PANAVISION 70

      
Application Number 1175221
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-08-14
Registration Date 2013-08-14
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Camera system primarily comprised of motion picture camera, spherical optical lens, and camera housing unit for the camera, lens, and film magazine.

84.

SUPER PANAVISION 70

      
Application Number 163963200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-08-15
Registration Date 2015-05-20
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Camera system comprising motion picture camera, spherical optical lens, and camera housing for the camera, lens, and film magazine.

85.

SUPER PANAVISION 70

      
Serial Number 85900867
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-04-10
Registration Date 2013-12-03
Owner Panavision International, L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Camera system primarily comprised of motion picture camera, spherical optical lens, and camera housing unit for the camera, lens, and film magazine

86.

PVINTAGE

      
Application Number 1141847
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-11-21
Registration Date 2012-11-21
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Photographic and cinematographic optical lenses; series of photographic and cinematographic optical lenses.

87.

PANAVISION NOVA

      
Application Number 1141473
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-09-13
Registration Date 2012-09-13
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Optical, photographic, and cinematographic lenses for use with photographic and cinematographic cameras; series of optical, photographic, and cinematographic lenses for use with photographic and cinematographic cameras.

88.

HALO

      
Application Number 011320421
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-11-05
Registration Date 2013-04-12
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Remotely controlled photographic and cinematographic gimbal mount for use with motion picture cameras, video cameras, and cinematographic accessories.

89.

Wide angle zoom lens

      
Application Number 13090173
Grant Number 08503102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-19
First Publication Date 2012-10-25
Grant Date 2013-08-06
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Yamanashi, Takanori

Abstract

Embodiments of a zoom lens system may comprise at least four lens groups having a NPNP power sequence. The first lens group may include a stationary lens element. The second through fourth lens groups may be movable during zooming. An additional movable N or P lens group on the image side of the system may correct field curvatures or astigmatism. The first lens group may include a stationary, N first lens subgroup and an N second lens subgroup having a movable lens element for focusing. The first lens group may contribute to low focus breathing. Multiple lens groups may have matching movement plans. Some embodiments may be high speed and have a first lens group that can be stationary during zoom. Some embodiments may have only one aspheric surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

90.

PANAVISION NOVA

      
Application Number 159351600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-09-10
Registration Date 2013-10-29
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Optical, photographic, and cinematographic lenses for use with photographic and cinematographic cameras; series of optical, photographic, and cinematographic lenses for use with photographic and cinematographic cameras

91.

PANAVISION NOVA

      
Serial Number 85571234
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-03-16
Registration Date 2012-10-09
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Optical, photographic, and cinematographic lenses for use with photographic and cinematographic cameras; Series of optical, photographic, and cinematographic lenses for use with photographic and cinematographic cameras

92.

PVINTAGE

      
Serial Number 85560938
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-03-05
Registration Date 2012-10-09
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Photographic and cinematographic optical lenses; Series of photographic and cinematographic optical lenses

93.

HIGH-SPEED ZOOM LENS

      
Application Number US2011045131
Publication Number 2012/018572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-24
Publication Date 2012-02-09
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Yamanashi, Takanori

Abstract

Embodiments of an optical zoom lens system may comprise three lens groups with a PNP power sequence. The first lens group may vary focus. The second and third lens groups may be movable to vary magnification during zoom. The first lens group may include three lens subgroups with an NNP power sequence: a stationary first lens subgroup, a second lens subgroup including a movable lens element, and a stationary or movable third lens subgroup. The second lens subgroup may include two parts, which may be movable at different rates of travel to vary focus. One part may include the movable lens element. Lens elements of the first lens group may be movable according to different focus movement plans. In the first lens group, lens element movement and lens element power may contribute to provide low focus breathing over the entire zoom range. The F-number may be F/2.8 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective

94.

High-speed zoom lens

      
Application Number 12843815
Grant Number 08149519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-26
First Publication Date 2012-01-26
Grant Date 2012-04-03
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
Inventor Yamanashi, Takanori

Abstract

Embodiments of an optical zoom lens system may comprise three lens groups with a PNP power sequence. The first lens group may vary focus. The second and third lens groups may be movable to vary magnification during zoom. The first lens group may include three lens subgroups with an NNP power sequence: a stationary first lens subgroup, a second lens subgroup including a movable lens element, and a stationary or movable third lens subgroup. The second lens subgroup may include two parts, which may be movable at different rates of travel to vary focus. One part may include the movable lens element. Lens elements of the first lens group may be movable according to different focus movement plans. In the first lens group, lens element movement and lens element power may contribute to provide low focus breathing over the entire zoom range. The F-number may be F/2.8 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/14 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by axial movement of one or more lenses or groups of lenses relative to the image plane for continuously varying the equivalent focal length of the objective
  • G02B 9/34 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having four components only
  • G02B 9/14 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having three components only arranged + – +

95.

P

      
Serial Number 85082878
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-07-12
Registration Date 2011-02-22
Owner Panavision International, L.P., Panavision GP LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Software that captures and manages images, video and metadata, namely, GPS coordinates, magnetometer data, project location data, aspect ratio formats, sunrise and sunset data, and time of day data, and facilitates digital asset management workflow for use in identifying locations; software that provides cinematographic aspect ratios on an image capturing device

96.

IMAGING SYSTEM WITH A DYNAMIC OPTICAL LOW-PASS FILTER

      
Application Number US2009065377
Publication Number 2010/059966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-11-20
Publication Date 2010-05-27
Owner PANAVISION INTERNATIONAL, L.P. (USA)
Inventor
  • Petljanski, Branko
  • Galt, John

Abstract

A filter system for use with an image capture device having an imager with a plurality of imaging elements, the filter system having: a filter element for movably directing light to different imaging elements on the imager; and a manipulator for changing the orientation of the filter element during an exposure to achieve an optical low-pass filter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • G02B 26/00 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements

97.

PANASCOUT

      
Application Number 1034832
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-03-23
Registration Date 2010-03-23
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Software that captures and manages images, video and metadata, namely, GPS coordinates, magnetometer data, project location data, aspect ratio formats, sunrise and sunset data, and time of day data; and facilitates digital asset management workflow for use in identifying locations.

98.

PANAFRAME

      
Application Number 1034837
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-03-23
Registration Date 2010-03-23
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Software that provides cinematographic aspect ratios on an image capturing device.

99.

PANASCOUT

      
Application Number 147456400
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-03-25
Registration Date 2011-08-16
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Software that captures and manages images, video and metadata, namely, GPS coordinates, magnetometer data, project location data, aspect ratio formats, sunrise and sunset data, and time of day data, and facilitates digital asset management workflow for use in identifying locations; all of the foregoing for use with mobile phones, smart phones and personal digital assistants.

100.

PANAFRAME

      
Application Number 147456800
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-03-25
Registration Date 2011-08-09
Owner Panavision International, L.P. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Software that provides cinematographic aspect ratios on an image capturing device, namely mobile phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants, cameras and video cameras.
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