Flexible support device for cameras

Claim 1

A flexible support device for removable attachment between a camera and a substantially-stationary mounting unit, said device comprising: a flexible tubular body defined by a continuous spring-like coil; a coupling Means affixed to one end of said tubular body for demountably securing to said camera, and wherein said coupling means comprises a base plate secured to one end of said coil and having a centrally-disposed bore therein; a bolt freely received in the bore of said base plate, said bolt being provided with an enlarged head at one end thereof and a threaded portion at the opposite end thereof; a mounting head fixedly secured to the threaded end of said bolt and disposed adjacent the base plate for movement relative thereto, said mounting head being capable of freely rotating with said bolt about the vertical axis of said tubular body, said bolt extending therefrom for direct engagement with said camera, whereby said camera is allowed to rotate with said head; and a mounting plate secured to the opposite end of said tubular body having a centrally-disposed threaded bore therein, whereby said body is removably attached to said substantiallystationary mounting unit.