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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066236 | Optical equipment mounting devices and systems Optical equipment mounting devices and systems are provided. In an embodiment of the present invention an optical mounting system can generally comprise a mounting assembly to carry an optical device and a support coupled to the mounting assembly. The mounting assem... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8052104 | Mounting head A mounting head includes a first pivot assembly and a second pivot assembly. The first pivot assembly may be configured to pivot a platform of the mounting head about a first axis, and the second pivot assembly may be configured to pivot the platform about a second ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8047481 | Continuously angle-adjustable multifunction tripod A continuously angle-adjustable multifunction tripod is provided. The continuously angle-adjustable multifunction tripod includes a connecting base, at least three legs, an adjusting cap, and a supporter. The adjusting cap and the supporter are disposed on and under... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8016254 | Piezoelectric actuated gimbal A gimbal is described and which includes a fixed base member defining an axis of rotation; a second member concentrically oriented relative to the axis of rotation; a linear actuator oriented in immediate, adjoining force transmitting relation relative to the base m... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7878465 | Tripod head Tripod head for pivotably receiving a device, in particular a film or television camera, comprising a housing (10), a shaft (15) which is rotatably mounted in the housing (10), a receptacle (16, 17), which is connected to the shaft (15... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7798453 | Boresight apparatus and method of use This invention relates to an apparatus for boresighting a device with respect to a fixed position and/or a boresight of another device. Typical devices include various types of cameras, firearms and/or antennas. The apparatus includes a first plate and a second plat... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7789356 | Stand assembly for an optical device A free-standing assembly maintains an optical device at a location spaced from a stand assembly supporting surface. The stand assembly comprises an elongated rail member having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of sides, leg support members each including a transv... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7740214 | Display having self-orienting mounting area A display assembly for automatically orienting a display item includes a base and a mounting member for mounting thereon the display item. The mounting member is removably mounted on the base to allow handling of the display item when removed and when mounted automa... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7431247 | Bipod for a rifle of optical instrument A bipod operable for attachment to a bipod mounting plate having at least one transverse slot on a lower surface thereof, the upper surface of the bipod mounting plate including attachment means operable for attaching the mounting plate to a firearm or optical devic... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7392610 | Portable information sign devices The present invention relates to a portable information sign device. In one embodiment of the invention, a top plate comprises a foundation and three plate coupling ports. A center arm comprises an arm rod axially coupled to the top plate foundation. A sliding plate... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7371028 | Post mounting system A post mounting system for a body mounted camera mounting system includes a grip to go about the post of the system and a vernier clamp. The vernier clamp includes a vernier ring which is slidable axially and fixed angularly to the grip. A vernier nut threadably eng... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357290 | Workpiece support structures and system for controlling same In accordance with one aspect of the present exemplary embodiment, set forth is a welding system including a plurality of adjustable welding support structures positioned in relationship to each other to permit welding of a workpiece held by a plurality of adjustabl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347350 | Welding workpiece support structures In accordance with one embodiment of the present application, provided is a welding support structure arrangement to support an elongated assembled weldment preparatory to positional welding. The arrangement includes at least one support structure having a support b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7300028 | Tripod head A tripod head includes a cylindrical housing 1 having connection member at one end for a tripod, a ball joint (2) rotatably and pivotally arranged in the housing (1), a bearing element (4) for the ball joint (2), having a sliding s... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293788 | Stirrup aiding a person entering or exiting a vehicle A stirrup attached to the rear of a vehicle, making it safer and easier to enter into and/or exit from the vehicle. It comprises a bottom member that is preferably flat and rectangular, vertical side members extending upwards from opposite edges of the bottom member... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293924 | Shoulder mounted support assembly to hold camera or camcorder A lightweight collapsible, shoulder mounted camera support assembly for carrying a camcorder or camera and holding the same steady during operation has a front and rear portion for mounting a battery to counterbalance the weight of the camera or camcorder mounted on... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7275332 | Multi-axis positioning apparatus An apparatus for supporting a platform (84) relative to a base (82), has first, second, and third flexible shaft couplings (80). Each flexible shaft coupling (80) is mechanically coupled between the platform (84) and the base (8... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7240886 | Adjustable woodworking stand An adjustable stand includes a leg, a first member secured to the leg, a second member adjustably secured to said first member, and a support member for holding items on the stand, the support member is secured to the second member. A first adjustment mechanism is c... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7242539 | Image scanning apparatus An image scanning apparatus that forms an optical image of a document with an image-forming lens onto an image sensor. In order to prevent deterioration in image-forming performance, the image scanning apparatus includes a restricting member for restricting displace... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7182303 | Stabilizer with telescopic rods for tripods A stabilizser for tripods and the like. The stabilizer includes a rod for each tripod leg, arranged for connection on one side to the corresponding leg and converging, on the other side, in a common connection. The rods each comprise at least two rod members slideab... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7128354 | Apparatus for supporting a video camera An apparatus for supporting a video camera includes a camera mounting bracket, a front handle assembly and a rear handle assembly. The camera mounting bracket has an L-shaped profile and includes a handle mounting shelf and a camera mounting shelf. The camera mounti... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124755 | Respiratory circuit support arm A support arm for use in a respiratory circuit is provided. The support arm includes a plurality of arm segments that are movably connected with one another such that the arm segments are adjustable with respect to another. At least one inflatable bladder is provide... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118079 | Telescope with foldable and extendable base A telescope with a foldable and extendable base that can be extended before use and folded after use, including a telescope main body being cradled in a socket; a stanchion having an upper joint connecting to a joint base of the socket; a left base having a ring wit... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7063294 | Flat-panel display locating tool A tool for lifting, relocating, rotating, and holding a commercially available flat-panel display/TV screen and other associated operating components within any computer operator's or TV viewer's optimal viewing and reaching positions, as are necessary to suit the r... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7044703 | Automatic guided vehicle, automatic guided vehicle system and wafer carrying method Improvement of the workability in an automatic guided vehicle which carries and transfers a semiconductor wafer between stations in a semiconductor manufacturing plant etc. An automatic guided vehicle 1 is moved to an objective station after storing a ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7021592 | Quick-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 |
| 7017873 | Portable stand Portable stand, in particular a portable stand for holding and supporting video cameras, photo-cameras and other optical recording devices, consisting of an oblong basic body; a lower handle mounted to the lower end of the basic body by a first holding element, wher... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004434 | Level adjusting device for adjusting the level of an object mounted thereon A level adjusting device includes a base, first and second posts standing upright from the base, a first push lever movable in a vertical direction, a second push lever movable in the vertical direction, a pivot post standing upright from the base and spaced apart f... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6966528 | Holder for attaching a remote control to a piece of furniture A holder for attaching a remote control to a piece of furniture. A bracket attaches to the piece of furniture and a platform is pivotally attached to the bracket and holds the remote control. The bracket includes a mounting plate, a stationary arm, and a movable arm... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6951326 | Mast support A mast support to support a multi-section mast comprising a central mast support sleeve having a plurality of connector brackets extending outwardly from the outer surface thereof and a correspondingly plurality of support legs each pivotally coupled to the upper po... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6926238 | Support structure with Y-shaped support stand A support structure includes a support stand operable with a supported article. The support stand has a pair of side pieces. Each side piece includes a main beam, wherein a length of the main beam is optionally adjustable, and an angle beam joined to the main beam a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6907332 | Method and apparatus to align auxiliary aircraft equipment attitude and heading Precision alignment of auxiliary equipment on an aircraft is accomplished by a locating tool for the aircraft inertial reference unit (IRU) attached to the auxiliary equipment mount. Aircraft attitude and heading are obtained using the IRU. The IRU is removed from i... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6905264 | Image stabilization and balancing system An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896227 | Universal adjusting mechanism for tripods An adjusting mechanism of a tripod includes an X-axis adjusting mechanism having an X-axis shaft, a Y-axis adjusting mechanism having a Y-axis shaft, a Z-axis adjusting mechanism having a Z-axis shad and a leg adjusting mechanism. The X-axis adjusting mechanism is c... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6883263 | Adjustable firearm support system An adjustable firearm support system for adjustably and accurately supporting a firearm. The adjustable firearm support system includes a base and a support unit pivotally attached to the base. The support unit pivots upon the base to adjustably support the firearm ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6871984 | Displacement and tilt adjustable apparatus An adjusting apparatus for a light engine includes a base, a sliding seat, a carrier and at least one tilt-adjustig screw. The sliding seat includes at least a supporter, on which the sliding seat is instilled with an arc-shaped stand. The arc-shaped stand has a rou... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6820846 | Multiple ball joint gimbal A multiple ball joint gimbal mount apparatus which includes a mount platform structure, and a plurality of linear motor actuators arranged in a housing assembly. Each actuator includes an actuator shaft and an actuator connector at a distal end of the shaft. The pla... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6739153 | Optical workstation An optical workstation comprising an optical breadboard supported by a frame, the frame comprising a plurality of upstanding legs interconnected by laterally extending cross-beams, the cross-beams defining a space into which the optical breadboard is received and la... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6712322 | Pan head A panhead (11) has a rotational body (21), which can be adjustably rotated around a horizontal rotation center axis (X), and a camera mount (41) adapted to revolve, as an integral body with the rotational body (21), around the rotation ce... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6621245 | System 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 |
