| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 248440100 | At least two legs form unitary structure | 15 |
| 20100193656 | Electronic Device Support System - The support system of the present invention provides an enhanced mounting system for electronic devices which makes portable use of the electronic devices simpler and more efficient. One exemplary application for which this system is very useful is photography. The system preferably includes a support platform that may be secured to a tripod. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100219320 | LAPTOP RISER - A portable riser for supporting a laptop computer or other article at an angle to a supporting surface. The riser includes a base and lid attached to each other by a double hinge. Arc shaped legs deploy form the riser when the lid is moved from a closed position to an deployed position a position where the lid rests against the opposite side of the base. The legs are formed by deforming a sheet of flexible material that lies between the base and a cover plate. The lid and the sheet of flexible material are coupled to each other so that when the lid is moved from the closed to the deployed position, the sheet of material is deployed. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100224752 | Instrument stand for attachment to a wire grill surface or the like - The instrument stand, which supports an instrument on a wire rack or similar surface, includes a body, a biasing element and a hook member. The stand is capable of connecting to an instrument, and the biasing element, preferably formed by at least two legs, is also connected to the body, wherein when contacting a surface the legs bias the body in a direction opposite the surface. The hook member connects to one of either a leg or the body, such that the hook member is capable of engaging the surface to thereby oppose the bias by the legs. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100308198 | Mounting Apparatus Using Flexible Joints With Magnetic Atachment - The present invention is directed towards flexible assemblies, and in some embodiments, ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors utilize an over-molded strip around the outside of the connector to facilitate in their use for gripping. In an exemplary embodiment utilizing the aforementioned ball and socket joint connectors, a mounting apparatus uses a leg or legs comprising flexible joints and magnetic attachments for support. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110024596 | Monopod for camera - The invention relates to a monopod device for use with a camera, which uses one or more constant force helical springs to counterbalance the weight of a camera and lens, as well as a camera tilt mechanism, the combination of which effectively provides weight compensation that significantly reduces the lifting force required by a user to move the camera and provides stable image capture, camera control, and a reduced footprint when compared to existing tripods. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110024597 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A support assembly comprises a tubular member having a receiving opening at a first end for receiving an object inserted into the tubular member, a plurality of support legs each pivotably connected to the tubular member and adapted to pivot between a first position where the support legs are unfolded with respect to the tubular member and a second position where the support legs are folded with respect to the tubular member; a ring slidably attached around the tubular member; and a plurality of linking rods each connected between the corresponding support leg and the ring. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110155886 | TRIPOD-SUPPORTING DEVICE, TRIPOD, SUPPORT MEMBER FOR TRIPOD AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING TRIPOD - An attaching means composed of a hole or a groove is formed in the leg of a tripod or another member attached to the legs. A support member inserted in the attaching means is so disposed as to extend in a direction from the attaching means to the ground, toward which direction the tripod is liable to overturn. Therefore, overturning of the tripod can be reliably prevented by a simple operation. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110215218 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - A support apparatus may be formed from a single sheet of generally planar material that is cut to define the requisite frame and subparts, and the spaces to position those subparts during use and storage of the apparatus. The support apparatus, which may function as a sawhorse, may be purchased and/or delivered on site as a generally planar unit, the legs and pegs broken out from the frame and the whole apparatus assembled for use. Following use, the apparatus may then be dissembled and reconfigured back into a generally planar configuration for storage and/or transport. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120061549 | Hands-Free Support for Mobile Electronic Devices - An apparatus used to provide hands-free support for mobile electronic devices, which utilizes a platform, adjustable straps, and a harness, to allow the user to optimize the viewing angle of the supported mobile electronic device without the discomfort and inconvenience of holding the mobile electronic device in their hand. In addition, support bars and stabilizers on the ends of the support bars can be implemented to further improve comfort to the user and stability of the hands-free support during use. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120074290 | LEG DEVICE - A leg device that is capable of simultaneously releasing three extendible/contractible legs from a locked state with a single action is provided. A tripod, which is a leg device, has a base. A tripod head is attached to a tripod head attaching portion of the base. A middle extendible/contractible leg, a one-side extendible/contractible leg, and an opposite-side extendible/contractible kg are pivotally attached to a leg attaching portion of the base. Gripping all the three extendible/contractible legs, i.e. the middle extendible/contractible leg, the one-side extendible/contractible leg, and the opposite-side extendible/contractible kg, together causes the middle extendible/contractible leg, the one-side extendible/contractible leg, and the opposite-side extendible/contractible leg to simultaneously shift from a locked state to an unlocked state. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120248279 | Portable Tool Stand - A portable tool stand assembly includes a pair of wheels that are mounted on an axle that is received in a bracket plate. The bracket plate defines a J-shaped slot that has a mobility position in which the wheels are lowered relative to the tool stand assembly to permit the tool stand assembly to be wheeled into position. The wheels may be shifted to a work position in which the wheels are raised relative to the tool stand assembly with feet provided on legs engaging the ground and supporting the tool stand assembly. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120298829 | REMOVABLE TRIPOD FOOT WITH SECUREMENT - Installation of a removable tripod foot is facilitated by a cross-axis aperture in the foot and loosening of the threaded connection of the foot and the tripod's leg is resisted by a resilient element engaging interfacing surfaces of the foot and the leg. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130009032 | SUPPORT STAND WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR OBJECTS, PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, MUSICAL EQUIPMENT, CLIPBOARDS, ETC., USING STANDARD MICROPHONE HOLDER, HORIZONTAL SURFACE OR WALL MOUNT - The present invention provides a portable support stand for various devices such as computers, tablet PCs, electronic equipment, clipboards, tools, etc. The stand uses a uni-pod configuration promoting stability of the attached device. The leg of the uni-pod may be stationary or adjustable for height and viewing angle. An audible indicator may be used to allow the user to know adjustment is occurring. Objects are attached to the uni-pod leg via elastic straps and adjustable for length and secured inside the uni-pod leg forming a secure slip free connection with the object. A non-slip cap sits between the object attached and the uni-pod leg. A second non-slip tip is attached to the end of the leg to prevent slipping. The uni-pod leg is of a specific diameter and size as to be used with standard microphone stands providing a secure hold on objects via a standard microphone stand clip. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130062495 | Office Chair Foot Base - An office chair foot base providing to support an office chair has a top end disposed towards the office chair, and a bottom end disposed opposite to the top end towards the ground. The office chair foot base comprises a main boy and a plurality of legs. The main boy includes an interior wall formed circularly and a connecting portion connecting to the interior wall at the bottom end. The plurality of legs formed radially extending opposite to the interior wall to a radial extent. Each of the plurality of legs includes a joining portion formed at the bottom end. The joining portion connects with the connecting portion. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20160106065 | Animal grooming station - An animal grooming station provides compact and convenient storage for hanging and storing animal cleaning devices. The station is comprised of four legs, an upper cross member, a lower cross member, and hooks configured in a sawhorse-like structure. The upper cross member is supported by the legs and provides hooks attached to the bottom side of the upper cross member. The hooks are used for hanging the animal cleaning devices, such as a poopy scooper, one or more grooming brushes, and a bucket. | 04-21-2016 |
