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US3614047A
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Stand for cameras, microphones or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-23
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A stand for mounting objects such as cameras or the like is disclosed in which a base element has two pairs of legs which are mounted at opposite sides of the base element for pivoting the legs of a pair in unison, as well as individually, and for folding them under the base plate. An auxiliary support for the object holder proper is mounted on the base element for angular and radial adjustment (in a horizontal plane) of the center of gravity.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Hitze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/2092; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; F16M11/16; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2064; F16M11/2085; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022; F16M2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A stand for mounting objects such as photographic cameras, microphones, or the like, comprising: a base element including means for mounting an object thereto; a first pair of legs, and a second pair of legs; first means for pivotally mounting the legs of the first pair on one side of the base element, for pivoting about first and second transverse and coplanar axes; second means for pivotally mounting the legs of the second pair on an opposite side of the base element, for pivoting about third and fourth coplanar and transverse axes; and releasable friction means on the first and third axes for individually and frictionally maintaining adjusted pivot positions of the first and second pair of legs on said axes, upon tightening of the friction means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A stand for mounting objects such as photographic cameras, microphones, or the like, comprising: a base element including means for mounting an object thereto; a first pair of legs, and a second pair of legs; first means for pivotally mounting the legs of the first pair on one side of the base element, for pivoting about first and second transverse and coplanar axes; second means for pivotally mounting the legs of the second pair on an opposite side of the base element, for pivoting about third and fourth coplanar and transverse axes; and releasable friction means on the first and third axes for individually and frictionally maintaining adjusted pivot positions of the first and second pair of legs on said axes, upon tightening of the friction means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1, the legs of each of the pairs respectively pivotally mounted relative to each other about the first and third axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stand as set forth in claim 2, there being stop means for limiting the range of relative spreading of the legs of a pair of the pairs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1, the legs of each pair mounted for pivoting in unison about the respective one of the first and third axis, so that upon pivoting of a pair of the pairs the lower end of one leg of the pair moves up, while the lower end of the other leg of the pair moves down.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The stand as set forth in claim 4, the legs of each pair of the pairs being frictionally coupled to each other by the friction means, for pivoting in unison respectively about the first and third axes upon partial tightening of the friction means and for pivoting relative to each other about these axes upon release of the friction means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1, the means for mounting including first and second pins respectively defining the first and third axes and mounted to the base element, said releasable friction means retaining the first and second pairs of legs respectively on the pins for frictional engagement with the base element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The stand as in claim 6, the releasable friction means including means on the pins for frictionally tightening the respective legs of each paid together, and for tightening them in unison against the base element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stand as set forth in claim 6, the legs of each of the pairs being individually pivotally mounted on the first and second pins and frictionally engaging each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stand as set forth in claim 6, the first and second pins being pivotally mounted to the base element respectively for pivoting about the second and fourth parallel axes, said axes being parallel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The stand as set forth in claim 9, the first and second pins respectively mounted on journaled first and second spIndles extending in parallel and in the plane of predominant extension of the base element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
73 words
The stand as in claim 10, there being straps on the base element defining the journals for the first and second spindle, the friction means for tightening the legs of each pair together, and respectively against the respective straps from one side for tightening the journal at the respective other side, thereby frictionally maintaining the angular position of the spindles in the straps, and the angular position of the legs on the pins.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The stand as set forth in claim 6, at least one of the pins mounted to the base element by means of a universal joint.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1, the legs each being inwardly bent in about the middle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1, the legs provided at their respective lower end with slippage-proofing means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stand as set forth in claim 14, the slippage-proofing means being rubber feet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stand as set forth in claim 14, the slippage-proofing means including suction cups.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
41 words
The stand as set forth in claim 1, the means for mounting including an auxiliary plate mounted on the base element for angular adjustment about a center and for radial displacement of that center, and a holder on the auxiliary plate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
48 words
The stand as in claim 17, the base element and the auxiliary plate each having a slot, and fastening means traversing both slots for tightening the auxiliary plate to the base element at variable relative lateral and angular disposition as determined by relative, selectable orientation of the slots.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |