US3575369A
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Support for devices such as cameras, lamps, and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-28
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1988-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A support which is adapted to carry a device, such as a lamp, camera, or the like, which is oriented in a given direction during use thereof. The support includes an elongated pole having a top end which carries the device as the camera, lamp, or the like. At its bottom end the pole is connected with a stirrup which is adapted to engage the floor, ground, or the like and which receives the foot of the operator, so that in this way the support structure can be steadied.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert William Tetlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:38
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A support for a device, such a camera, lamp, or the like which is oriented in a predetermined direction during use of the device, comprising an elongated self-sustaining pole having a top end where the device which is to be supported is located, and a stirrup connected to the pole at an opposed bottom end thereof to engage the floor, ground, or other surface and to receive the foot of the operator of the device for steadying the pole and the device carried thereby, said stirrup having a flat bottom wall and a curved upper wall joined at its ends to opposed ends of the flat bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom to pass over a foot of the operator which is received in the stirrup, said curved upper wall having midway between said opposed ends thereof a central portion connected to the bottom end of said pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A support for a device, such a camera, lamp, or the like which is oriented in a predetermined direction during use of the device, comprising an elongated self-sustaining pole having a top end where the device which is to be supported is located, and a stirrup connected to the pole at an opposed bottom end thereof to engage the floor, ground, or other surface and to receive the foot of the operator of the device for steadying the pole and the device carried thereby, said stirrup having a flat bottom wall and a curved upper wall joined at its ends to opposed ends of the flat bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom to pass over a foot of the operator which is received in the stirrup, said curved upper wall having midway between said opposed ends thereof a central portion connected to the bottom end of said pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said flat bottom wall is formed with at least one slot extending longitudinally therealong to facilitate carrying of the support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said flat bottom wall and curved upper wall are of uniform width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said flat bottom wall has opposed curved outer edges extending between said curved upper wall and the latter being narrower than said flat bottom wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 4 and wherein said flat bottom wall is formed with a pair of longitudinal substantially parallel slots providing said bottom wall with a central elongated strip portion around which the operator can place a hand which extends through said slots to facilitate carrying of the support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein a connecting means interconnects the bottom end of the pole with said stirrup for swinging movement of said pole in all directions with respect to said stirrup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein a friction means coacts with said connecting means for frictionally retaining the pole in the angular position to which it is displaced.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein an adjusting means coacts with said friction means for adjusting the force thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein said connecting means also connects said pole to said stirrup for free rotary movement of said pole about its axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |