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Walking staff with tripod base and adaptable mount

US7344320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 2005
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/027
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A staff apparatus having a leg assembly with multiple movable legs. In one embodiment, the leg assembly includes three legs to form a tripod. The staff apparatus may include an adaptable magnetic-based mount for releasably attaching a camera, spotting scope, gun or arm rest, or other item. The mount may be movable or non-movable. A shaft may include multiple telescoping sections, and an upper section may telescope into a lower section. Various embodiments and features of the staff apparatus are disclosed.

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