GB2400545A - A temperature-controlled camera case - Google Patents
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- GB2400545A GB2400545A GB0304715A GB0304715A GB2400545A GB 2400545 A GB2400545 A GB 2400545A GB 0304715 A GB0304715 A GB 0304715A GB 0304715 A GB0304715 A GB 0304715A GB 2400545 A GB2400545 A GB 2400545A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C11/38—Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type
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Abstract
A case 1 for optical equipment comprises a case having a temperature control device for maintaining the temperature within the case at a preset level. The optical equipment may comprise a still or video camera 2, a lens there for or another optical equipment accessory. The case may have a heating and/or a cooling element and the temperature may be regulated by a thermostat 6. The heating and/or cooling elements may be powered by an internal or external power source, which may be at least one rechargeable battery.
Description
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A CAMERA CASE
This invention relates to optical equipment carrying cases. In particular, but not exclusively, it relates to a camera carrying case that includes a temperature-controlling device such as a heating element.
Optical equipment, such as cameras, video cameras, accessory lenses and so on, are often stored in a protective carrying case when not in use or when being transported by a user from one location to another.
A camera, in particular the lens system, is prone to the ambient conditions of the surrounding environment; when the camera body becomes cold, condensation can form on the lens. This may render the camera inoperable since any photographs taken will be unclear and clouded due to the presence of water droplets on the lens system. Conversely, if the surrounding temperature is too hot, the film and/or camera parts may become damaged or inoperable, again leading to the inability to take photographs.
The present invention arose in an attempt to solve some or all of the above problems. 2()
According to an aspect ofthe present invention there is provided a case for optical equipment, the case including a temperature control device for maintaining at a predetermined level the temperature within the case.
The case is preferably a portable case adapted for transporting, and housing when not in use, a still or video camera, or a lens or other optical accessory.
Preferably, the temperature control device includes a heating element.
Alternatively, or additionally, the temperature control device includes a cooling element.
---1 1587:JK - 2 Preferably, the temperature control device is thermostatically controlled.
An embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawing, in which: Figure l shows, in schematic cross-section a camera case according to the present invention.
Referring to Figure], a camera case I, for enclosing a camera 2, incorporates a temperature control device 3. lhe temperature control device is connected to a l 2V power supply 4 via a power supply line 5. Alternatively, a power supply is included within the body of the camera case, and might, for example, comprise a battery or a plurality of batteries. In other embodiments, the internal battery supply is rechargeable through an external power line that is connected to a suitable recharging device.
The temperature control device includes a heating element and/or a cooling element for respectively raising and lowering the internal temperature of the case. In certain embodiments, an integral thermostat 6 that is user-adjustable, for example, will regulate the temperature control device.
Claims (11)
1. A case for optical equipment, the case including a temperature control device for maintaining at a predetermined level the temperature within the case.
2. A case as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the case is a portable case adapted for transporting, and housing when not in use, a still or video camera, or a lens or other optical accessory.
3. A case as claimed in Claim I or 2, wherein the temperature control device includes a heating element.
4. A case as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the temperature control device includes a cooling element.
5. A case as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the temperature control device is thermostatically controlled.
6. A case as claimed in any preceding claim, including an external power supply.
7. A case as claimed in any Claim 1 to 5, including an internal power supply.
8. A case as claimed in Claim 6 and 7, wherein the power supply comprises at least one battery.
9. A case as claimed in Claim 8, wherein the battery is rechargeable.
10. A case for optical equipment, including a heater.
11. A case as hereinbefore described, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0304715A GB2400545A (en) | 2003-03-01 | 2003-03-01 | A temperature-controlled camera case |
| EP04251175A EP1452906A1 (en) | 2003-03-01 | 2004-03-01 | Temperature controlled camera case |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0304715A GB2400545A (en) | 2003-03-01 | 2003-03-01 | A temperature-controlled camera case |
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| GB0304715D0 GB0304715D0 (en) | 2003-04-02 |
| GB2400545A true GB2400545A (en) | 2004-10-20 |
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| GB0304715A Withdrawn GB2400545A (en) | 2003-03-01 | 2003-03-01 | A temperature-controlled camera case |
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| EP (1) | EP1452906A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2400545A (en) |
Cited By (2)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN106304796A (en) * | 2016-09-29 | 2017-01-04 | 中国科学院西安光学精密机械研究所 | Multi-functional Compound Spacecraft electronics casing |
| RU219629U1 (en) * | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-28 | Акционерное общество "Эридан" | DEVICE FOR PROTECTION OF SUPERVISION CAMERA WITH COOLING |
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| CN101424862B (en) * | 2008-12-09 | 2010-06-02 | 中国科学院长春光学精密机械与物理研究所 | Thermal switch for heat control system of camera |
| US20100264048A1 (en) * | 2009-04-16 | 2010-10-21 | Gabriel Sharkey Gunsberg | Temperature-controlled musical instrument carrying case |
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| US5173585A (en) * | 1991-05-06 | 1992-12-22 | Dokken Brian L | Camera heating jacket |
| JPH0884619A (en) * | 1994-09-19 | 1996-04-02 | Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd | Camera case for charging |
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| JP2000292854A (en) * | 1999-04-12 | 2000-10-20 | Nikon Corp | Bag for camera |
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| US2617012A (en) * | 1951-05-25 | 1952-11-04 | Frederick M Westley | Bowling ball bag |
| FR2437016A1 (en) * | 1975-10-15 | 1980-04-18 | Dehais Jacques | Constant temp. unit for polaroid camera film - comprises electrical resistance heating metal wall of camera by radiation |
| US5155358A (en) * | 1991-07-12 | 1992-10-13 | The Babcock & Wilcox Company | Double wall camera housing with thermostatic cooler |
| US5394184A (en) * | 1993-08-30 | 1995-02-28 | Sensormatic Electronics Corporation | Surveillance assembly having circumferential delivery of forced air to viewing bubble |
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- 2003-03-01 GB GB0304715A patent/GB2400545A/en not_active Withdrawn
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2056264A (en) * | 1979-07-25 | 1981-03-18 | Broad T | Improvements in lunch boxes |
| DE3302048A1 (en) * | 1982-02-13 | 1983-10-13 | Asoma Oy, 00120 Helsinki | Bag or box for keeping objects warm |
| US4573581A (en) * | 1983-07-18 | 1986-03-04 | Network Medical Containers Pty, Ltd. | Environmentally controlled medication container |
| DE3742927A1 (en) * | 1987-12-18 | 1989-07-06 | List Heinz Juergen | Case |
| US5173585A (en) * | 1991-05-06 | 1992-12-22 | Dokken Brian L | Camera heating jacket |
| JPH0884619A (en) * | 1994-09-19 | 1996-04-02 | Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd | Camera case for charging |
| JPH09252824A (en) * | 1996-03-19 | 1997-09-30 | Hiroshi Ando | Rechargeable electric lunchbox with switch and thermostat |
| JPH10290710A (en) * | 1997-04-17 | 1998-11-04 | Victor Co Of Japan Ltd | Carrying case |
| JP2000292854A (en) * | 1999-04-12 | 2000-10-20 | Nikon Corp | Bag for camera |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN106304796A (en) * | 2016-09-29 | 2017-01-04 | 中国科学院西安光学精密机械研究所 | Multi-functional Compound Spacecraft electronics casing |
| RU219629U1 (en) * | 2023-04-28 | 2023-07-28 | Акционерное общество "Эридан" | DEVICE FOR PROTECTION OF SUPERVISION CAMERA WITH COOLING |
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| EP1452906A1 (en) | 2004-09-01 |
| GB0304715D0 (en) | 2003-04-02 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |