Patent ID: 9020335
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: A44B,G03B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A camera hold fast accessory clip used to provide an attachment point for an associated camera carrying strap, the accessory clip comprising: a cylindrical base having a generally planar inner surface and a generally planar outer surface separated by a thickness which defines a circumferential sidewall for the clip; a bail element attached to the cylindrical base sidewall at either of two opposite bail extents thereof, the bail opposite extents being received in attachment recesses on the cylindrical base which allow the bail element to pivot relative to the cylindrical base, the bail element being spaced-apart from the cylindrical base along a length thereof, to present a carrying strap attachment opening for the accessory clip; a threaded shaft extending generally vertically outward from the planar inner surface of the cylindrical base, the threaded shaft being selectively sized to be received in an existing mating threaded camera tripod receptacle opening provided on the base of a camera to be carried by the carrying strap, whereby the threaded shaft can be engaged within the existing mating threaded camera tripod receptacle opening by turning and engaging the respective mating threads; wherein the threaded shaft has a length defined between an inner extent and an outer extent, the threaded shaft having a thru bore which transverses the threaded shaft at a generally right angle thereto, the thru bore being filled with a resilient plastic material which protrudes slightly at either of two opposite ends of the thru bore, the presence of the protruding resilient plastic material serving to restrict inadvertent unscrewing of the threaded shaft relative to the existing mating threaded camera tripod receptacle opening.