Patent ID: 9049358
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: F16M,G03B,H04M,H04N

Abstract:
1. A camera extension apparatus for extending and operating a digital camera integrated device beyond the reach of a user, comprising: a. a two part handle housing a momentary actuator switch operably connected to a single circuit board; b. a telescoping extension, attached to the two part handle and partially housed within the two part handle, extending from a collapsed position mostly within the two part handle to a fully extended position; c. a camera holder, having a plurality of holder edges sufficient to secure the digital camera integrated device at its edges; d. a multi-position ball joint connecting the camera holder to the telescoping extension and comprising a male portion of the ball joint attached to the camera holder and a female portion of the ball joint attached to the telescoping extension; e. a wire extending from the circuit board through a hollow portion of the telescoping extension, through a hollow portion of the female portion of the ball joint, and terminating in a plug for connection to the digital camera integrated device; a switch cover for covering the momentary actuator switch, wherein the two part handle comprises an anterior handle portion and a posterior handle portion and the switch cover extends through an opening in the anterior portion, and wherein the anterior and the posterior portions are fixedly attached to one another to secure and encapsulate the circuit board and wire; a mounting bracket attached to the two part handle and to the circuit board for protecting and securing the circuit board and the momentary actuator switch.