Nikon patents for 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens and fan accessory for cooling digital cameras

US patent D665005 filed by Nikon is probably for the upcoming 1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens. As you can see from the drawings, the controls on the lens are slightly different then the current 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens. There seems to be also a new switch on the side:

Nikon filed a patent (2012-198447) in Japan for a way of cooling off digital cameras (especially helpful during long video recording sessions). The device is similar to an external battery grip with a built-in fan and will attach to the tripod mount. The fan will push air through an opening at the bottom of the camera. A temperature sensor will control the cooling module. Here is another design for a built-in-camera fan located right under the sensor (probably intended for larger bodies):

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