Patent ID: 7925151
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A device for use with a camera having a built-in flash having a flash axis that extends from the camera toward a subject, comprising: a reflector member comprising a substantially planar surface, wherein at least a portion of the substantially planar surface is reflective and forms a reflective portion; and a connecting member having a proximal end portion and an opposed distal end portion, wherein the proximal end portion is configured for releasable mounting to a portion of the camera, and the distal end portion is connected to the reflector member, wherein when the device is operatively mounted to the camera, the reflector member is spaced from and opposes the flash and the substantially planar surface is positioned at an obtuse angle relative to the flash axis that extends from the camera toward a subject, and wherein the reflective portion is sized and shaped to receive and reflect substantially all light produced from the flash away from the flash axis and away from the subject.