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Camera support apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-17
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1997-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A camera is fixedly supported in a desired position by providing a support screw, for engagement with the usual threaded opening in the camera base, in association with a sharply pointed member, such as a knife blade, which is inserted into earth, snow, ice, wood, or other supporting material pierceable by the pointed member. The camera support member having the support screw on one end is attached to the tang of the knife blade by a clevis, allowing pivotal movement of the camera to a desired angular position relative to the supporting surface. A hollow, removable handle includes a socket-type wrench for engaging the clevis bolt, and/or another removable element may be used as a screwdriver to engage a slot in the head of the clevis bolt.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis W. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:13
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/44; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32221; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32861; Y10T403/32918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A support for a camera having a threaded opening in an exterior wall thereof, said support comprising: a. a rigid member in the form of a knife blade having a pointed end for insertion in earth, snow, or the like, and a tang portion at the opposite end; b. a support member having a threaded screw extending from one end for engagement with the threaded opening in the camera; and c. means adjustably pivotally connecting said tang portion attaching the end of said rigid member opposite said pointed end to the end of said support member opposite said one end and; d. a camera locking nut threaded on said screw of said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A support for a camera having a threaded opening in an exterior wall thereof, said support comprising: a. a rigid member in the form of a knife blade having a pointed end for insertion in earth, snow, or the like, and a tang portion at the opposite end; b. a support member having a threaded screw extending from one end for engagement with the threaded opening in the camera; and c. means adjustably pivotally connecting said tang portion attaching the end of said rigid member opposite said pointed end to the end of said support member opposite said one end and; d. a camera locking nut threaded on said screw of said support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said opposite end of said support member comprises a clevis and said pivotal connection comprises a bolt extending through said clevis and tang portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 2 and further including hollow handle means removably positioned in covering relation to said support member and said tang portion of said rigid member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said handle means is open at one end, for insertion over said support member, and closed at the other end by an element having an internal, threaded opening for engagement with said support member screw to secure said handle means in place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said bolt includes a head engageable by a socket-type wrench, and said element on said handle means includes an integral socket for engaging said bolt head when said handle means is removed from covering relation with said support member and tang portion.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |