Multiuse device mounting system and method
US7798452B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B17/561
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiuse platform and system having a flexible shape-retaining shaft for engaging, holding and pointing devices (e.g., imaging devices like cameras or video recorders). It includes a respositionable mounting system having a flexible assembly having a first end and a second end, the assembly adapted to be repetitively positioned into a plurality of orientations by moving the assembly into a first particular orientation wherein the assembly retains the particular orientation until the assembly is moved into a second particular orientation; and a first mounting head, coupled to the first end, for engaging a first mating structure.
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