| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 248177100 | Having platform for mounting article directly above stationary stand (e.g., tripod head) | 59 |
| 20090095855 | TRIPOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A tripod for an electronic device includes a head, a connecting portion, a battery, and a support portion. The head is configured for mounting the electronic device thereon. The connecting portion is connected to the head. The battery is electronically connectable to the electronic device and configured for providing power to the electronic device when connected. The support portion is connected to the connecting portion and includes a hollow container configured for receiving the battery. The tripod can provide at least one reserve battery in the hollow container of the support portion. Therefore, the working time of the electronic device may be extended. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090095856 | EXTENSION DEVICE AND TRIPOD - An extension device includes the first tubular member, the second tubular member movably inserted into the first tubular member, and the third tubular member movably inserted into the second tubular member and a regulating device that regulates movement of the third tubular member with respect to the second tubular member. The regulating device includes a regulating member protruding from the inner hole portion to the outside of the third tubular member band is brought in the outer hole portion, and a pressing member for pressing the regulating member in the protruding direction. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090101771 | TRIPOD FOR A CAMERA - A tripod for supporting a camera includes a main body, a supporting plate pivotally connecting with a top of the main body for mounting the camera and three telescopic legs pivotally connecting with a bottom of the main body. Each of at least two of the three telescopic legs comprises a fist section pivotally connecting with the main body and a second section telescopically received in the first section. The second section comprises a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion pivotally engaging with the first pivotal portion. The second pivotal portion can be foldable relative to around the first pivotal portion to form an angle between the first and second pivotal portions. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100108832 | Support for Video-Photographic Equipment - A tripod support for video-photographic equipment comprises a crosspiece with a tube, a column with a shaft sliding inside the tube of the crosspiece, the column having a plate arranged to be fitted at one end of the shaft and an end plug arranged to be fitted at the axially opposite end of the shaft as well as removable fixing means between the plate and shaft and between the shaft and plug respectively to remove the plate and plug from the shaft and the shaft from the tube. The fixing means onto the plate and onto the plug are mutually connectable, as an alternative to being connected to the shaft, to directly fix the plate and the plug to the opposite ends of the tube of the crosspiece when removed from the shaft. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100252698 | INTEGRATED MULTILAYER INSULATION - A multilayer insulation with an array of posts is provided. In particular, the posts are comprised of multiple post or support elements that are interconnected to radiation shields or sheets comprising the layers of the integrated multi-layer insulation (IMLI) structure. The support elements maintain spacing between adjacent sheets, thus maintaining a volume between the sheets. The support elements can each feature a plurality of support arms. The support elements can each additionally include a support beam that defines a minimum spacing between sheets when the IMLI structure is under a compressive load. Neighboring support elements can be interconnected to one another by beams. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20140097310 | DECORATIVE ICE STRUCTURES, METHODS, AND PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT - The present invention is directed to methods, materials, and devices for making and displaying globe ice lanterns and other ice structures. In a first implementation of the invention, an ice globe is produced. The ice globe can be produced with an insulating base that prevents the bottom of the ice globe from freezing solid. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20150053831 | SUPPORT HEAD FOR VIDEO-PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - A support head ( | 02-26-2015 |
| 248178100 | Adjustable platform | 39 |
| 20080251662 | ARTICULATED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - An articulating support assembly includes a first segment and a second segment. The first and second segments are disposed adjacent to one another. A first mating surface is defined on the first segment and a second mating surface is defined on the second segment. A tensioning assembly is operatively connected to the first and second segments such that the tensioning may be selectively operable to bias the first mating surface and the second mating surface into contact with one another thereby holding the first segment in a predetermined static orientation with respect to the second segment. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090045303 | Handlebar accessory clamp - A compact mounting device for releasibly securing a GPS receiver or other electronic accessory to a handlebar of a motorcycle or other handlebar-steered vehicle is described. The device includes a clamp releasibly attachable to a motorcycle handlebar; a cylindrical mounting post rotatably attached to the upper surface of the clamp; a mounting yoke pivotally attached to the mounting post; and a mounting plate to support a GPS receiver or other accessory rotatably attached to the yoke. The face of the accessory can be oriented toward the vehicle rider by rotating the post, tilting the yoke and/or rotating the mounting plate, so that the device is useable with a wide variety of handlebar orientations. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090065666 | Boresight apparatus and method of use - This invention relates to an apparatus for boresighting a device with respect to a fixed position and/or a boresight of another device. Typical devices include various types of cameras, firearms and/or antennas. The apparatus includes a first plate and a second plate movable with respect to each other and a fixed location by a pivot rod. The first plate and the second plate are locked with respect to each other by at least one fastener. The apparatus includes adjustment of the pitch angle and the yaw angle of the device. This invention also relates to a method of boresighting a device with respect to the boresight of a second device. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090272860 | STAND - A stand having a stand head for holding an object, having a stand column which supports the stand head and stands with its lower end on the ground, having at least one support leg which stands with its free end on the ground and supports the stand column, having a first joint which connects the support legs to the stand column in a movable fashion, such that the inclination of the stand column can be set by means of an adjustment of the first joint, and having a detachable leg locking arrangement which locks the support leg in a defined position relative to the stand column, wherein a counterweight is attached to the lower end of the stand column. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090321592 | Support apparatus for a well bore tool - A rigless support for a downhole operation, such as cutting of an underwater casing in preparation for plug-and-abandonment. The unit has a movable base that can be positioned on a floating structure, such as a barge or a marine vessel and delivered to the site. A pair of piston rams support a swivel unit therebetween, with the swivel unit being driven by a hydraulic motor and driving a casing cutter. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100264283 | SUPPORT FOR COMPACT VIDEO CAMERA - The invention relates to a hand-held camera guiding aid for producing evenly moving pictures from close-to-ground or high angles for use in sports or other dynamic recording situations. The camera guiding aid substantially consists of a top ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110108685 | TRIPOD HEAD WITH FOLDING HANDLE - A tripod head comprises a mount and an angle adjustment mechanism for adjusting and locking the angle of the mount with respect to a tripod. The mechanism comprises an elongated handle. The handle is adapted to rotate around its longitudinal axis to lock the angle of the mechanism when rotated in one direction and unlock the angle of the mechanism when rotated in the other direction. The handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is attached at a pivot point whereby the distal portion can pivot between an operative position in line with the proximal portion and a storage position generally perpendicular to the proximal portion. The handle further comprises a locking device for releasably locking the distal portion in the operative position. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20130313384 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device for a tripod includes a base body. On the base body, a pan turning body is provided turnably in the horizontal direction. On the pan turning body, a tilt turning body is provided turnably in the up-down direction. The support device also includes a pan fixing operation body fixing the pan turning body with respect to the base body, and a tilt fixing operation body fixing the tilt turning body with respect to the pan turning body. The support device further includes a tilt turning operation body turning the tilt turning body with respect to the pan turning body. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20150028171 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT ON A SUPPORT HEAD | 01-29-2015 |
| 248179100 | Multiplanar platform adjustment at one point | 12 |
| 20090090822 | Mounting device - A mounting device including a base, a movable body, a supporting mechanism disposed therebetween, and a controller for controlling the mechanism. The mechanism applies supporting force to the movable body from a plurality of positions of the base to support the movable body on the base and determines a center of oscillation of the movable body with respect to the center of oscillation which is higher than the center of gravity of the movable body. The controller controls the mechanism to shift the center of oscillation, by changing directions support forces, at least in a horizontal direction according to a change of the center of the oscillation so that a change in an inclination of the mounting device due to a load transfer to the movable body can be decreased. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090189032 | MONITOR ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A monitor attitude adjustment apparatus used in an electronic apparatus comprises a mount base; an attitude adjusting mechanism consisting of a plurality of actuating devices, each actuating device comprising a driver and a displacement mechanism, the driver being the force source for driving the movement of corresponding displacement mechanism, and each displacement mechanism having a constrained degree of freedom for mechanical motion; and a suspension mount with one end mechanically connected to the attitude adjusting mechanism and the other end securing the electronic apparatus; wherein the actuating devices in the attitude adjusting mechanism constitute an integrated mechanical state and the position or orientation of the electronic apparatus corresponds to the integrated mechanical state of the attitude adjusting mechanism. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090256035 | Instrument-mounting head with balance control - A head for mounting a camera or other instrument on a tripod or jib, which includes an elongated base plate mountable on a tripod or a jib for a panning motion, a support column extending vertically from the top surface of the base plate, a carrier arm having a longitudinal axis extending between its first and second ends and being pivotably mounted at its first end to the top of the support column, an instrument platform movably mounted on the carrier arm, and a tilt mechanism operatively connected to the instrument platform for both gross and fine control of the tilt of the instrument platform. The tilt mechanism includes a conventional pan and tilt handle attached to a rotatable tilt shaft and a belt-driven, fine control mechanism mounted to the support column and operatively connected to the tilt shaft. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100282926 | CONTINUOUSLY ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE MULTIFUNCTION TRIPOD - A continuously angle-adjustable multifunction tripod is provided. The continuously angle-adjustable multifunction tripod includes a connecting base, at least three legs, an adjusting cap, and a supporter. The adjusting cap and the supporter are disposed on and under the connecting base, respectively. Each of the legs is peripherally distributed around the supporter. Upper ends of the legs are movably connected to the connecting base. Distances between the adjusting cap, the connecting base and the supporter are adjustable along a vertical direction, and can be relatively fixed at anywhere therebetween. Meanwhile, a bottom of the adjusting cap and the supporter clamp and fix the legs, so that an angle of each of the legs relative to the horizontal plane can be arbitrarily adjusted in a range from 0° to 90° in accordance with variations of relative positions of the adjusting cap, the connecting base, and the supporter. The present invention has a simple and compact structure, small volume, light weight, low cost, and convenient to operate. Spans of the legs may be arbitrarily adjusted in a range from 0° to 180°, so that the tripod may be mounted quick and steadily in all kinds of complex environments. The present invention may be widely applied in areas of observation, photography, and illuminating, etc. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20190145573 | ORIENTABLE MODULE FOR VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT | 05-16-2019 |
| 248180100 | With means on platform to level article | 1 |
| 20090101772 | Level indicator clip for tripods and other structures - The present invention is directed to a mounting clips and structures to support the mounting clips. The mounting clips may use a bubble level or other device to allow the user to level the item supported, such as a camera. The mounting clips may be used with a tripod or a monopod, and in some embodiments a tripod with flexible legs utilizing ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. The use of flexible mounting apparatus allows the user to mount an item such as a camera in a variety of locations, but this in turn may make it difficult for the user to level the view from the camera. A clip with a level device within it allows for such leveling. | 04-23-2009 |
| 248181100 | Ball and socket type | 6 |
| 20090101773 | Camera pan head having two clamps locked connector - A camera pan head having two clamps locked connector. There is provided with a linkage locking mechanism, which is composed of the left and right clamp, the pendulum lever, the hinge, and the twist spring, in the connector. On one side of the camera pan head is provided with a extension handle. Under the sphere seat of the bottom of the camera pan head is provided with a turntable, and there is provided with a circular scale around outer circumference of the turntable. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110089296 | Adjustable support - An adjustable support for supporting a device such as a note pad. The support has a fixed cylindrical ball support, the top of the ball support having a part-spherical depression. The support includes a ball on the top of the ball support resting snugly but movably in the depression. A casing has a lower cylindrical portion snugly covering the ball support and an upper portion covering at least part of the ball and normally, in a locked position of the casing, retaining the ball on the ball support so the ball cannot move. There is an opening in the top of the upper portion of the casing, the device to be supported connected to the top of the ball through the opening. The casing is slidable on the ball support. A handle projects radially from the casing, aligned with the ball support. The handle can be rotated to move axially toward or away from the ball support to move the casing to unlock or lock the ball against movement. When the ball is unlocked for movement, the device being supported by the ball can be tilted and/or rotated by the operator to a desired position. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20150069192 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE DEPTH OF FIELD OF A LENS SYSTEM FOR A DISTANCE MEASURED BY MEASURING OPTICS - A method for determining the depth of field for a specific distance by means of measuring optics comprises manual optical focussing of the measuring optics by means of the human eye without projection onto a focussing screen or intermediate projection surface, monitoring of the movement of the measuring optics mechanism during focussing, determining and indicating the adjusted distance from the movement, wherein, with consideration of focal distance, aperture, hyperfocal distance and circle of confusion, the range of the depth of field to the adjusted distance is arithmetically determined and indicated. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20160018050 | Portable Electronic Device Holders with Stand System and Methods to Manufacture Portable Electronic Device Holders with Stand System - Embodiments of portable electronic device holders and methods of manufacture of portable electronic device holders are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160091133 | TRIPOD HEAD - A tripod head is designed for solving the problem that in the prior art, a tripod head cannot take the undamped motion only in the horizontal unidirection. The tripod head comprises a ball sleeve. The upper part of the ball sleeve is provided with an opening. A spherical joint for being connected with a quick release plate connector is arranged in the opening. A rotatable chassis is arranged under the lower part of the ball sleeve. The middle part of the chassis is provided with a mounting hole for being connected with a tripod, wherein a unidirectional positioning regulating knob is arranged on the outer surface of the ball sleeve and the axis of the unidirectional positioning regulating knob is positioned on the same horizontal plane as the center of the spherical joint. | 03-31-2016 |
| 248181200 | Socket captures ball in upper hemisphere | 1 |
| 20110147548 | BALL HEAD FOR CAMERA TRIPOD CAPABLE OF FINELY ADJUSTING FRONT AND REAR ANGLES THROUGH MECHANICAL MANIPULATION - Disclosed is a ball head for a camera tripod. The movement of the ball head is finely adjusted in front, rear, left, and right directions through mechanical manipulation. Since a conventional ball head is mounted with a ball on a tripod, after a user releases the ball head from the pressure and freely adjusts the ball head in front, rear, left, and right directions by a hand, the user fastens a knob of fixing the ball to press the ball so that a lower plate of supporting the ball tightens the ball to fix the ball. Such a conventional ball head has disadvantages in that the user has to release the pressure applied to the ball by unfastening the knob and then finely adjust a photographing angle to a desired degree by using the hand when the repeated fine adjustment of the photographing angle is required in a state that the heavy telescope lens or photographing appliances is mounted on the tripod after the photographing angle has been primarily adjusted by the hand of the user. The accurate adjustment to a desired photographing angle is significantly difficult due to the heavy weight of the telephoto lens or the photographing appliances. The angle adjustment is repeatedly achieved through mechanical manipulation. | 06-23-2011 |
| 248183100 | Along a vertical axis and horizontal pivot | 5 |
| 20080210832 | Support For Video/Photographic Equipment - A support for video or photographic equipment including a ball-and-socket joint having a first and a second joint member, respectively in the form of a socket and a ball, both spherical, and rotatably coupled to each other, there being defined in the ball member a substantially equatorial meridian plane perpendicular to a panoramic axis. The support comprises first and second guide means respectively on the ball member and the socket member and selectively engageable with one another both for sliding of one with respect to the other in the equatorial circumferential direction and for relative rotation about a pivot axis lying on the equatorial plane and perpendicularly intersecting the panoramic axis in order to limit the capacity for relative rotation between the members about the panoramic axis and about the pivot axis. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090200439 | DISPLAY MOUNT WITH POST-INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT FEATURES - A display mount with post-installation adjustment features according to embodiments of the present disclosure addresses the above-mentioned needs of the industry. The mount may include two or more wall brackets, each having a vertically shiftable carrier assembly. Cross-supports extend between the carrier assemblies and are received in floating connection structures in the carriers. An electronic display display is coupled with the cross-supports. The carrier assembly of each wall bracket is independently vertically shiftable to shift the orientation of the cross-supports, and thereby adjust the vertical position and orientation of the electronic display device coupled with the cross-supports. The electronic display may be coupled to the cross-supports with display interface brackets which are tilt-adjustable to change the tilt position of the display device. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090250570 | MOUNT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting device that securely supports an electronic device to a surface such as a vehicle dashboard. The mounting device comprises a flexible base for placement on a mounting surface and a bendable frame attached to or otherwise coupled with the base to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the mounting surface. The base may be partially formed of a material that provides sufficient friction between its lower surface and the mounting surface to resist unwanted movement. The frame may be formed of aluminum and may include a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement. Each of the appendages may include a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100155549 | Portable sports pod camera mount - Disclosed is a portable, segmented pole support system used to elevate a camera for recording or photographing action in the area above a volleyball net during game play. The device is capable of supporting an attached camera, video apparatus, monitor, or similar equipment from a secure fitting on a weighted base. Once secured to the pole, the equipment may then be incrementally elevated by extending different sections of the segmented pole to a height exceeding the reach of the device operator. As the court sites change during a multiple-court volleyball tournament, the device may be readily unlocked and compacted into an assembly with an attached carrying handle. The device, being easily portable, may be rapidly set up at each succeeding court location. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100193649 | MOUNT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting device comprises a base for placement on a vehicle dashboard or other surface; an attachment mechanism positioned on the base for removably coupling with the electronic device; a battery system including a rechargeable battery positioned within the base or the attachment mechanism for providing power to the electronic device when it is coupled to the attachment mechanism; and at least one solar cell positioned on or incorporated into the base or the attachment mechanism for charging the rechargeable battery. | 08-05-2010 |
| 248184100 | On double horizontal pivots | 3 |
| 20090057504 | Adjustable support stand for gaming device - A gaming device support stand is height adjustable, permitting the position of a gaming device positioned thereon to be adjusted. In one embodiment, the support stand comprises a support platform for supporting a gaming device, the support platform movable relative to a base member. A lifting mechanism is used to move the support platform. The lifting mechanism may comprise one or more guide members and one or more force generating mechanisms. A controller may receive player input regarding a desired position of the gaming device. The controller may activate the lift mechanism, thus effectuating movement of the support stand. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100187378 | Visual presenter - A visual presenter includes a base, a column support including an upright part and a horizontal part, and a camera head mounted on a distal end of the horizontal part. The horizontal part includes first and second horizontal parts. The first horizontal part is mounted on a first support shaft further mounted on the upright part, so as to be pivotable between a downwardly extending position and a horizontal position. The second horizontal part is mounted on a second support shaft further mounted on an end of the first horizontal part located opposite the first support shaft side, so as to be pivotable between a horizontal backward position and a horizontal forward position. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20160061377 | SUPPORT DEVICE - This invention relates to a support device with which it is possible to use a supported object stably. A support device is provided with a base body mounted to a leg device. An inclination portion of the base body is mounted with a base end portion of a first turning body and a base end portion of a second turning body so as to be turnable. A tip portion of the first turning body and a tip portion of the second turning body are mounted with a support body so as to be turnable. Both the turning bodies turn upward with respect to the base body so that the support body turns 90 degrees to be in a lengthways state. Both the turning bodies turn downward with respect to the base body so that the support body turns 90 degrees to be in a sideways state. | 03-03-2016 |
| 248183200 | On a single horizontal pivot and rotatable about a vertical axis | 6 |
| 20080197247 | Stand apparatus - The present invention is a stand apparatus for a display screen (such as a computer monitor or a TV) having an arcuate arm member, a base adapted to accept the arm member and allow for tilting movement of the arm member in relation to the base, and a contoured clamp member operable to engage and grip the arm member. The curvature of the clamp member matches the curvature of the arm member and prevents damage to the finish of the arm member. The clamp member is coupled with an arm screw member that is readily accessible to a user. The cross-section of the arm member prevents lateral movement of the arm member in relation to the base. The base is operable to freely swivel 360 degrees and can be readily fixed in relation to a base ring once it is in a desired position. Cabling channels are also provided within the arm member to house cables from the display screen. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080290228 | Mobile Antenna Support - An antenna support, including a top transit case stacked upon a bottom transit case and an antenna mounting surface stacked upon the top transit case. The bottom transit case, the top transit case and the antenna mounting surface retained by a plurality of turnbuckle(s), each of the turnbuckle(s) coupling between a respective attachment point of the bottom transit case and the antenna mounting surface. A length of the turnbuckle(s) adjustable to clamp the top transit case against the bottom transit case and the antenna mounting surface against the top transit case. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20140367537 | STABILIZED PLATFORM - The disclosure relates to a stabilized platform including a support frame and a supporting structure, rotatably mounted relative to the support frame around a main rotation axis. The stabilized platform also includes a supported structure, rotatably mounted relative to the supporting structure around a secondary rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the main rotation axis. The supported structure includes at least one support intended to receive a load and the support is guided in rotation by a central bearing positioned on a single side of the support according to the secondary rotation axis. | 12-18-2014 |
| 248183300 | Pivot biased by spring (e.g., coil, Belleville, torsional, washer) | 2 |
| 20090194649 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR A DISPLAY PANEL - An adjustable supporting device for a display panel includes: a coupling seat connected pivotally to a supporting seat mounted on a supporting surface; a mounting frame coupled to the display panel and connected pivotally to the coupling seat; a torsion spring having a first end engaging the mounting frame, and a second end opposite to the first end and engaging movably the coupling seat, and operable to provide a torsional force for supporting an assembly of the mounting frame and the display panel at a desired orientation relative to the coupling seat; and an adjusting member disposed movably in the coupling seat, abutting against the second end of the torsion spring, and operable so as to adjust the torsional force provided by the torsion spring. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100230561 | Digital mobile device and stand module thereof - The present invention discloses a digital mobile device and a stand module thereof. The digital mobile device includes a stand module comprising a fixing element and a rotating element. The fixing element is disposed on a side of the digital mobile device and includes an elastic element and a positioning member. The positioning member is disposed on a side of the elastic element. The rotating element is pivotally connected to the fixing element and has a positioning hole. The elastic element and the positioning member are disposed in the positioning hole. If the rotating element is rotated with respect to the fixing element, the elastic element will compress the positioning member to abut the fixing element, such that the fixing element and the rotating element are maintained at a positioning angle. | 09-16-2010 |
| 248183400 | Pivot operated by gear system | 1 |
| 20080258022 | Tripod head - Tripod head for pivotably receiving a device, in particular a film or television camera, comprising a housing ( | 10-23-2008 |
| 248185100 | On a single horizontal pivot | 4 |
| 20090057505 | FOLDABLE STAND TUBE - A foldable stand tube comprises an upper tube having an upper connecting portion and an upper pivot portion at one end thereof; the upper pivot portion enclosing an outer periphery of the upper tube; the upper connecting portion being hollowed and having a slit; a lower tube having a lower connecting portion and a lower pivot portion at one end thereof; the lower pivot portion enclosing the lower tube; an inner diameter of the upper connecting portion being greater than an outer diameter of the lower connecting portion so that the lower connecting portion being received into the upper connecting portion. The upper pivot portion is engaged to the lower pivot portion so that the upper pivot portion is rotatable with respect to the lower pivot portion and thus the upper tube is foldable with respect to the lower tube. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20110121143 | TRACKING SYSTEM - Tracking device ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110121144 | SOLAR TRACKER - The invention relates to a solar tracker including a structure formed by means of a plurality of rigid frames formed by pairs of pillars ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110127393 | WHEEL SUPPORT - A wheel support assembly is mounted to a pivotable system spanning an opening, with the pivotable system mounted to one side of the opening at a pivotable connection and to another side of the opening at a removable connection. The support assembly is disposed proximate the removable connection and spaced apart from the pivotable connection, and has a wheel positioned and oriented to support the pivotable system weight that would otherwise be cantilevered as the pivotable system rotates about the pivotable support. The wheel support assembly may include a vertically adjustable wheel that may be adjusted to remain just out of contact with the support surface when the pivotable assembly is connected to both the pivotable and the removable connections. | 06-02-2011 |
| 248186100 | On a vertical axis | 2 |
| 20090020667 | Support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory - A support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory has a first frame defining a receptacle for a cylindrically-shaped accessory and a connecting assembly. The first frame has a bottom wall and a peripheral bracing wall structure. The bottom wall defines an upwardly facing surface. The peripheral bracing wall structure extends at least partially around a region occupied by a cylindrically-shaped accessory in the upright stored orientation, bearing on the upwardly-facing surface, to thereby limit tipping of the cylindrically-shaped accessory. The connecting assembly has first and second connector parts attachable one each to the first frame and second frame upon which the support can be placed. The first and second connector parts are engagable, each with the other, by relatively translating the first and second connector parts along a connecting line. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090302177 | Instrument Stand with Variable Supporting Positions - An instrument stand with variable ground contact positions of its supporting pods is disclosed. It has a standing post mounted with two positioning rings. One of them is fixed, and the other can slide relative to the former. The positioning rings have several supporting bases and several connecting elements that fix with the supporting bases after angle adjustment. The supporting pods are locked on the two positioning rings. Each supporting pod is controlled by the relative motion of the two positioning rings to expand and collapse. The ground contact positions of the supporting pods of the invention are thus variable. | 12-10-2009 |
| 248187100 | Including detailed mount for article (e.g., camera) | 11 |
| 20080277540 | Directing Base for Camera Mount - A generally disc shaped, unitary body is configured with a flat top surface for mating against a tripod head. An upper side annular surface defines a fanned array of threaded bores on radial axes for receiving and supporting extension rods leading to suction cup fasteners. A lower side surface of frusto-conical contour, converging downwardly, depends from the upper side surface and defines a fanned array of threaded bores on axes angled outwardly and downwardly. A bottom face at the lower end of the lower side surface is a planar ring that defines vertical bores distributed around the ring. A central cavity wall is configured as an upwardly tapering conic frustum, connected at its lower end to an inside edge of the bottom wall. The cavity wall defines a fanned array of threaded bores on axes angled inwardly and downwardly. The top of the cavity wall defines a countersink suited to receive the head of a tripod head mounting fastener. A center bore extends from the countersink to the top surface for receiving the tripod head mounting fastener and securing a tripod head to the top surface. The central cavity wall also defines two through bores to the top surface, carrying compression screws for stabilizing engagement with a tripod head. The bores for the compression screws and the center bore are arranged in a triangle. Extension rods and suction cup fasteners can be oriented as required to secure the tripod head to sharply angled external surfaces. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090039215 | MICROPHONE BOOM MOUNT AND ADAPTER - Disclosed is an adapter comprising a threaded pin and a base, wherein said threaded pin comprises a threading corresponding to an industry standard microphone boom mount threading, the invention further relating to an assembly comprising a microphone boom and a support, wherein the assembly is assembled by a sliding-slot and a corresponding mechanical arrangement fitting into the sliding slot by a sliding movement between the microphone boom and the support, and wherein the assembly further comprises a further mechanical releasable lock arrangement for mutual fixation of the microphone boom and the support in the slide direction of the sliding slot. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090114781 | SUPPORT FOR A CAMERA - A support for a camera comprises a central hub ( | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090166483 | DEVICE FOR DISPLAY ITEM INCLUDING CENTERING MECHANISM - A device for displaying a display item includes a mounting member which includes a first mounting element and a second mounting element which is mountable on the display item and movable relative to the first mounting element between a plurality of display positions to position the display item as desired, and typically, to center the display item. The first mounting element includes a base and a lid which define an interior chamber and an elongated entrance opening. The second mounting element is disposed within the interior chamber and extends through the entrance opening. The base and lid close to secure the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element. The mounting member may be mounted on a base and removable therefrom for handling and viewing of the display item. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090283648 | Front-wheel steering gear having function of outputting directional signals - A front-wheel steering gear having a function of outputting a directional signal, comprises a turntable assembly, which has a stationary base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the stationary base and a front-wheel positioning rack fixedly attached to a top surface of the turntable; an axially extendable rail, having one end thereof connected to the stationary base of the turntable assembly; a rear-wheel positioning rack, connected to another end of the rail; and a steering sensor, provided on the turntable assembly for detecting rotational directions and angles of the turntable and outputting signals corresponding to the rotational directions and angles to an interactive device. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090302178 | FASTENING DEVICE, MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND INSTRUMENT SYSTEM WITH SUCH A FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening device ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090321593 | Camera Guiding Device - A camera guiding device, in particular for a camcorder or a digital camera, includes a camera holding platform to be fixed thereon, for supporting the camera. At least one horizontal element projects away from the camera holding platform and at least one vertical element projects up from the horizontal element. A handle for guiding the camera guiding device is connected to the vertical element, directly or through a further horizontal element. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100148023 | QUICK DEVICE FOR VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - A quick-fit device for video and photographic equipment comprises a first attachment member in the form of a plate which can be fixed to the equipment and a second attachment member including a seat for the plate which can be fixed to a supporting head; a safety device comprising a spring-loaded arm bearing a stop tooth acting on a presser designed to removably lock the plate in the seat is provided in the seat. The tooth has a ramp with an inclined plane from the part facing the seat and a stop shoulder on the opposite part; the presser has an appendage which is capable of riding over the tooth passing from a position against the ramp to a position against the shoulder in passing from a position in which the plate is released to a position in which the same is locked in the seat. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110031359 | WINDING TRIPOD - The present invention discloses a winding tripod, which includes a cradle head and three legs. Each of the legs is connected at one end with the cradle head via a universal joint, and used at the other end for supporting. At least one of the legs therein includes multiple first movable joints and multiple second movable joints, which are connected together alternately and hinged via a locking coupling device. The first and the second movable joints are provided with a hoverball hole. Between the first and the second movable joints are positioned a spring and a hoverball. The hoverball is clipped into the hoverball hole when the first and the second movable joints are pivotally turned to a predetermined angle. The winding tripod of the present invention can overcome shortcomings of the prior art technology; a universal joint structure without a security function is improved to become the three dimensional structure with the security function, which thus enables the windable leg to be wound firmly around any surface and winding and unwinding of the leg to be more flexible. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110186699 | Method and system for on-field positioning measurement instruments - A method for quickly and precisely on-field locating and relocating a measurement instrument arrangement, characterized in that said method comprises the steps of:
| 08-04-2011 |
| 20130153720 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SECURING PRODUCTS - Apparatus for securing products are provided. Each of a pair of elongate retaining members is pivotally secured at a first end of a base. Each of a pair of carriages is movable along a corresponding one of the retaining members and fixable to the corresponding one of the retaining members at a plurality of locations. Each carriage has a clip for capturing a projecting portion of the product. A stop member engages a portion of the product spaced apart from the projecting portions captured by the clips. The stop member is movable toward the clips in a single degree of freedom and is fixable to the base at a plurality of locations along the degree of freedom. Methods of securing a product using the apparatus are provided. | 06-20-2013 |
