US3622112A
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Three axes mounting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-21
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1989-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device for cameras and the like capable of positioning an object at a point about each of three axes substantially through a given point such as a ball or bar mount on a rigid base which comprises a first bearing means adapted to rotate about said given point and to frictionally bear against said given point, a support means for said object movably mounted on said first friction bearing means, second friction bearing means adapted to frictionally bear against said given point and against said support means, and locking means adapted to draw said support means and said first friction bearing means together, whereby said first and said second friction bearing means bear against said given point in a locking relation against rotation about said given point and said second friction bearing means bears against said support means in a locking relation.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Stroh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; F16M11/043; F16M11/048; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2035; F16M11/2078; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A mounting device capable of positioning an object at a point about each of three axes substantially through a given point of a base structure which comprises a first bearing means adapted to rotate about said given point and to frictionally bear against said given point, a support housing, a support shaft for said object journaled in said housing, second friction bearing means adapted to frictionally bear against said given point and against said support means within said housing, and locking means adapted to draw said support housing and said first friction bearing means together, whereby said first and said second friction bearing means bear against said given point in a locking relation against rotation about said given point and said friction bearing means bears against said support shaft within said support housing in a locking relation, said friction-bearing means being a plastic, said shaft having teeth across its periphery extending longitudinally, anD said housing having a pinion gear on a crank arm to engage said teeth for moving said shaft through said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A mounting device capable of positioning an object at a point about each of three axes substantially through a given point of a base structure which comprises a first bearing means adapted to rotate about said given point and to frictionally bear against said given point, a support housing, a support shaft for said object journaled in said housing, second friction bearing means adapted to frictionally bear against said given point and against said support means within said housing, and locking means adapted to draw said support housing and said first friction bearing means together, whereby said first and said second friction bearing means bear against said given point in a locking relation against rotation about said given point and said friction bearing means bears against said support shaft within said support housing in a locking relation, said friction-bearing means being a plastic, said shaft having teeth across its periphery extending longitudinally, anD said housing having a pinion gear on a crank arm to engage said teeth for moving said shaft through said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A mounting device according to claim 1, wherein said given point is a ball means, said shaft has said teeth on one side only and has a longitudinal slot, and said second friction-bearing means has a protrusion which fits into said slot to prevent said shaft from rotating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mounting device according to claim 2 wherein said first friction bearing means has a portion corresponding to said ball means and a threaded portion, said support housing has means to engage said locking means, said second friction bearing means has a portion corresponding to said ball means, and said locking means has means to engage said support housing and a threaded portion adapted to engage said threaded portions of said first friction bearing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A mounting device according to claim 3 wherein said second friction bearing means comprises a first segment adapted to bear against said ball means, a second segment adapted to bear against said support shaft, and biasing means adapted to bias said first and said second segments against said ball means and said support shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A mounting device according to claim 1, wherein said given point is a bar means, said shaft has said teeth on one side only and has a longitudinal slot, and said second friction-bearing means has a protrusion which fits into said slot to prevent said shaft from rotating.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A mounting device according to claim 5, wherein said first friction bearing means comprises two segments pivotally mounted on said bar means and first conic means, and said support housing has second conic means adapted to engage said first conic means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A mounting device according to claim 6, wherein said second friction bearing means comprises a first segment adapted to bear against said bar means, a second segment adapted to bear against said support shaft, and biasing means adapted to bias said first and said second segments against said bar means and said support shaft.
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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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |