# US 11,441,728 B2 · Mounting apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,441,728 B2 - Document ID: US11441728B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/153,695 - Filed: 2021-01-20 - Published: 2022-07-21 - Granted: 2022-09-13 - Earliest claimed: 2021-01-20 - Applicants: Nicholas Kiser - Inventors: Nicholas Kiser - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11441728B2 ## CPC - F16M 13/022: {repositionable} - B44C 5/02: Mountings for pictures; Mountings of horns on plates - F16B 2/065: {using screw-thread elements (F16B2/08 - F16B2/12 take precedence)} - A01M 31/02: Shooting stands - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - B44C: PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS (processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general B05D; shaping of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C; printing processes to produce transfer pictures B41M3/12; thermographic duplication or marking methods B41M5/00); MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK (imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns B44F11/04); PAPERHANGING {(labels G09F; multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags B31D1/02)} - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) - A01M: CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K57/00; fishing A01K69/00 - {A01K99/00}; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS ## Abstract A mounting apparatus for variably displaying an item includes a clamping device including a first jaw, and a cradle, the clamping device configured to adjustably decrease a distance between the first jaw and the cradle to apply a clamping force therebetween upon an item to be displayed. A swiveling device coupled to the clamping device is configured to selectively permit and prevent swiveling adjustment of a position of the clamping device independently of the distance between the first jaw and the cradle. The swiveling device, when loosened, permits three dimensional rotation adjustments of the clamping device. A three-member cradle has a second jaw opposite the first jaw, and a pair of laterally and diagonally extending shoulders. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A mounting apparatus for variably displaying an item, the mounting apparatus comprising: a clamping device comprising a first jaw, and a cradle, the clamping device configured to adjustably decrease a distance between the first jaw and the cradle to apply a clamping force therebetween upon an item to be displayed; a swiveling device coupled to the clamping device and configured to selectively permit and prevent swiveling adjustment of a position of the clamping device independently of the distance between the first jaw and the cradle; and a base assembly comprising a mounting plate for attachment to a host structure and a bracket extending from the mounting plate, wherein the bracket is connected to the mounting plate at a rearward end and extends outward from the mounting plate, wherein the swiveling device is connected to and supported by the bracket at a forward end of the bracket opposite the rearward end, and the clamping device is supported by the swiveling device, and wherein orientation of the bracket relative to the mounting plate is fixed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cradle comprises a second jaw that opposes the first jaw, and a pair of lateral shoulders that are symmetric about the lower jaw. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The mounting apparatus of claim 2, wherein the lateral shoulders are inclined. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The mounting apparatus of claim 3, wherein the lateral shoulders diverge defining a fork that widens. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clamping apparatus comprises a support post along which the cradle is adjustably movable, wherein the first jaw is connected to the support post. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The mounting apparatus of claim 5, wherein the support post is received through a hole of the cradle thereby mounting the cradle to the support post. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The mounting apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a nut mounted on a threaded portion of the support post, wherein the nut rotatable on the support post to adjustably decrease the distance between the first jaw and the cradle to apply a clamping force therebetween. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The mounting apparatus of claim 7, wherein the support post is connected to the swiveling device, and wherein the nut is mounted on the support post between the swiveling device and cradle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The mounting apparatus of claim 8, wherein the swiveling device, when loosened, permits three dimensional rotation adjustments of the support post. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The mounting apparatus of claim 9, wherein the swiveling device, when tightened, locks a position of the support post. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The mounting apparatus of claim 7, wherein the swiveling device comprises a swivel element shaped outwardly as at least a partial sphere, and wherein the support post is connected to the swivel element. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the swiveling device comprises a cup, a cap adjustably engaging the cup, and a swivel element trapped between the cup and the cap, wherein the clamping device is connected to the swivel element. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The mounting apparatus of claim 12, wherein the swivel element is shaped outwardly as at least a partial sphere, and wherein at least one of the cup and the cap comprises a concave inner contact surface for engaging the swivel element. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The mounting apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cap comprises a flange having a central circular opening through which a support post of the clamping device extends. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The mounting apparatus of claim 12, wherein: the cup and cap are threadingly engaged; and the cup and cap can be loosened and tightened about the swivel element by relative rotation. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The mounting apparatus of claim 15, wherein: the swiveling device, when the cup and cap are loosened, permits three dimensional rotation adjustments of the clamping device; and the swiveling device, when the cup and cap are tightened, locks a position of the clamping device.