US3826513A
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Tripod carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-29
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-11-29
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure is of a camera tripod and equipment transport including a panel of relatively rigid material which may be mounted across a pair of the legs of an erected tripod. The panel has a shelf with restraining means for a camera equipment container. Wheels are mounted on the panel whereby, with the third leg also releasably secured to the transport, the tripod may be tilted back and pulled along on the wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 L Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/42; F16M11/02; F16M11/16; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/242; F16M11/26; F16M11/32; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A tripod and equipment transport comprising: a relatively rigid panel of a width sufficient to span a pair of legs of an erected tripod; a wheel support member carried on said panel; a wheel rotatably carried on said support member; means on said panel for releasably securing it to said pair of legs with said wheel above a surface on which said tripod is supported when erected; and means on said panel for retaining the third leg of said tripod above a surface on which said panel is supported on said wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A tripod and equipment transport comprising: a relatively rigid panel of a width sufficient to span a pair of legs of an erected tripod; a wheel support member carried on said panel; a wheel rotatably carried on said support member; means on said panel for releasably securing it to said pair of legs with said wheel above a surface on which said tripod is supported when erected; and means on said panel for retaining the third leg of said tripod above a surface on which said panel is supported on said wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tripod and equipment transport defined by claim 1 including: an equipment support shelf extending from the lower portion of said panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tripod and equipment transport defined by claim 2 including: releasable restraining means on said panel for embracing an article on said support shelf.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The tripod and equipment transport defined by claim 1 wherein: the means for securing said panel to a pair of tripod legs comprises straps one end of which is secured adjacent the sides of said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tripod and equipment transport defined by claim 4 wherein: said straps are of an elastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The tripod and equipment transport defined by claim 5 including: means for securing said straps to said panel adjacent the sides of said panel; a plurality of holes along the sides of said panel; and hooks on the other end of said straps for engaging selected ones of said holes.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |