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Swivel support base apparatus

US8109483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2003
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/918
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A swivel support base apparatus is disclosed. One embodiment of the swivel support base apparatus includes a frame, a swivel mechanism, said swivel mechanism including a foot having a defined frictional coefficient that enables rotation of the frame and impedes translational movement of the foot, and secondary feet connected to the frame and disposed in locations surrounding the swivel mechanism, said secondary feet having a lower frictional coefficient than the foot.

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