Patent ID: 8678601
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. A combination light modifier device and flash, the combination comprising a one-piece, collapsible light modifier device and a portable camera flash mechanism, the light modifier device comprising: (a) a translucent front panel comprising a bendable wire frame around its periphery; (b) a reflective rear panel comprising a reflective inside surface, the rear panel being substantially the same shape as the front panel, the rear panel comprising a bendable wire frame around its periphery; (c) at least one side panel between the front panel and the rear panel, adjacent a periphery of the front panel and a periphery of the rear panel, the side panel comprising a reflective inside surface; (d) a flash hole at a base of the light modifier device between opposite ends of the side panel, and between the front panel and the rear panel; and (e) an interior flash strap entirely within the light modifier device, the interior flash strap being attached at its opposite ends directly to the reflective inside surface of the rear panel adjacent the flash hole; wherein the light modifier device comprises a compact, closed position and an open position for use; the light modifier device in the open position detachably and substantially enclosing a flash head of the portable camera flash mechanism, a light exiting surface of the flash head directly faces the side panel, wherein the flash head is secured to the inside of the light modifier device by the flash strap.