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Class 248/180.1 - With means on platform to level article


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Multiplanar adjustable platform in which a device (e.g.,
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 10/20/2009


NumberTitleIssue Date
7604208Height adjustable, platform leveling multi-pod
An apparatus including a platform having a surface secured to at least one leg, and leveling apparatus secured to the platform providing an indication of level about at least two axes. A method of positioning the apparatus includes the steps of positioning an end po...
10/20/2009
7320450Configurable mounting apparatus
A multiply configurable mounting apparatus having an elongated permanently bendable support leg with a support base coupled to a first end of the support leg, the support base being structured for securing the mounting apparatus relative to an external surface; and ...
01/22/2008
7090177Device for optics alignment and mounting
A method of aligning an optics deck in six degrees of freedom comprising: mounting an optics deck having a scanline slot on an optics alignment station by means of three adjustable leveler assemblies located at three apexes of a triangle which enclose the slot and w...
08/15/2006
7021592Quick-adjusting mounting head
An easily adjustable scope mounting head and stand. The stand includes a stabilized base with a vertical rod extending upward. The scope mounting head is attached to the vertical rod. A ball and socket joint is located on one end of the mounting head and an adjustin...
04/04/2006
6626412Mountings for optical apparatus
The disclosure relates to a mounting for an optical apparatus having an optical axis. The mounting has a base and a support for the optical apparatus which provide movement about one or more orthogonal axes and having damping means between the moving and ...
09/30/2003
6621245System for the stabilization of an object mounted on a moving platform
A calculation system for calculating the control signals which are designed to perform a frequency-dependent weighting of the angular velocity signals and the angular position signals. The angular velocity indicators are preferably used for stabilization ...
09/16/2003
6351092System for the stabilization of an object mounted on a moving platform
A calculation system for calculating the control signals which are designed to perform a frequency-dependent weighting of the angular velocity signals and the angular position signals. The angular velocity indicators are preferably used for stabilization ...
02/26/2002
6286386Passive orientation apparatus
An apparatus that can return a payload to a known orientation after unknown motion, without requiring external power or complex mechanical systems. The apparatus comprises a faceted cage that causes the system to rest in a stable position and orientation ...
09/11/2001
6209720Box structure for intellectual cube
A box structure specifically for disposing an intellectual cube for displaying and as a packing box is disclosed. The box structure is comprised of a base and a transparent cover, the base is provided with a surrounding annular groove to allow the cover t...
04/03/2001
6084549Retractable tripod antenna
An antenna includes an aerial sheath, a body and legs pivotally attached to the body. The legs can be pivoted in the body from a storage position in which they are adjacent to the aerial sheath, to a working position in which they extend away from the bod...
07/04/2000
5749549Satellite positioning system antenna supporting tripod
A portable geodetic surveying station is disclosed which utilizes a GPS antenna attached to the top portion of a surveyor's stake, or other type monopod. By positioning the bottom portion of the monopod directly upon a desired ground location, and adjusti...
05/12/1998
5295727Bicycle seat adjusting device
A bicycle seat adjusting device, particularly a device to adjust the seat forward or backward and to adjust its inclination degree, comprising an adjusting shaft placed within an U-shaped support at the upper end of seat post so that the adjusting shaft c...
03/22/1994
5204751Target support for projection cathode ray tube
An improved target assembly for a projection cathode ray tube is provided wherein the target member is protected from being inadvertently tilted, and thus the tube defocused when subjected to shock loading. The target member is supported by a shaft screw,...
04/20/1993
5116004Vertically adjustable mounting post for optical element
An adjustable height support column comprises a base plate and a support plate joined together by an axially adjustable linking mechanism. The linking mechanism includes a first threaded shaft attached to the base plate and a second threaded shaft attache...
05/26/1992
5111834Paint roller flushing stand
A paint roller flushing stand for supporting a generally cylindrical paint roller having an open upper end under a faucet to facilitate flushing accumulated paint from the paint roller. The paint roller stand includes a base and a disk-shaped mounting ped...
05/12/1992
5018702Adjustable inclinometer mounting assembly
A mounting assembly for an inclinometer which includes a base and an inclined plate whose angle of inclination with respect to the base is adjustable. The plate supports an inclinometer which is rigidly secured thereto. A cover is provided for the entire ...
05/28/1991
4733839Nonorthogonal gimbal
Gimbal comprised of four concentric cylindrical shells rotatively attached to each other by three pairs of bearings or flexures. The innermost shell is rigidly attached to a suspended instrument. The outermost shell is attached to a vehicle. Each of the t...
03/29/1988
4569579Dual-positional camera mounting apparatus
An apparatus for mounting a camera to a supporting structure, such as an automobile window, and permitting instantaneous reorientation of the camera's photographic frame between horizontal and vertical formats. A camera is attached to a mounting arm which...
02/11/1986
4569497Meter leveling saddle
A mounting for adjustably securing a meter to a pipe. The preferred embodiment of the mounting includes a one-piece, unitary saddle member, leveling member, and U-bolt which extends substantially about the pipe and is attached to the saddle member to secu...
02/11/1986
4533103Device in universal head for tilting camera to the left and right
The invention relates to a device in a universal head for rocking a camera attached to a tripod. The device includes a table attached to the upper end of the tripod and provided with a central boss protruding upright therefrom, and a rotary sleeve mounted...
08/06/1985
4522365Dual-axis positioning apparatus adjusting the angular position of an optical element
A mount for a mirror of a laser resonator which will permit angular adjustment of the mirror with respect to two normal axes defining a plane at right angles to the axis of the laser resonator, while minimizing undesired mirror movement due to vibration a...
06/11/1985
4482118Adjusting base for geodetic instruments
This invention provides an adjusting base for geodetic instruments. By a double function of a clamping ring the adjusting base may be used with both instruments with a standard central single peg and instruments with more pegs arranged around a common center. ...
11/13/1984
4474352Mechanism for adjusting vertical angle
A vertical angle adjusting mechanism for use in a display device and other devices, including a support on which an object whose vertical angle is to be adjusted is mounted, the support being pivotable upward and downward, the support being provided with ...
10/02/1984
4423850Fine adjusting mechanism for a level platform
A mount for mounting a device which must be leveled. Such a device may be a round located laser designator apparatus which is used for illuminating a target at which missles are fired. The mount allows the Ground Located Laser Designator (GLLD) to be mounted ...
01/03/1984
4278031Precision adjustable table
An adjustable table is described having three support structures arranged symmetrically around the perimeter of the table. Each support structure is supported on a base by means of a two dimensional joint, such as a leaf spring, having an axis of rotation...
07/14/1981
4254925Theodolite center mounting means
Means for conjointly mounting center members of dissimilar metals for stable concentric rotation about a theodolite spindle comprises a plurality of radially-extending guide grooves on one of the members disposed regularly about the axis of the spindle, a...
03/10/1981
4244547Theodolite leveling means
A low-profile theodolite leveling means comprises a tribrach assembly including three separate platforms of which the second is mounted upon the first by means of a pair of pivot elements which establish a first fixed axis of tilt of the second platform, ...
01/13/1981
4109640Solar heating system
In abstract, a preferred embodiment of this invention is a system for heating a structure by capturing ambient solar energy and storing the same for controlled use thereafter. The collector portion of the present invention has a single and yet highly effi...
08/29/1978
 
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