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US 2013/0075556 A1Published application
Column attachment
OwnerMark P. Pfeilerinventor
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Abstract
A column attachment having an abutment, a platform, a tension member, and a securing element that are used to provide a stable support for a device. The tension member secures the platform to the abutment. The securing portion is able to slide along a slot defined in the platform. The securing portion is able to attach to devices, like total stations, and secure them to the platform.
Claims14
An apparatus comprising:
- an abutment comprising one or more projections;
- at least one tension member threadedly engaged with the abutment;
- a platform comprising a slot and at least one opening;
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- a securing element comprising a threaded securing portion;
- wherein the at least one tension member extends through the at least one opening, and the securing element is able to slide along the slot.
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An apparatus comprising:
- an abutment;
- a platform defining a slot;
- a securing element comprising a neck;
- one or more tensioning members;
- wherein the platform is attached to the abutment, the neck is configured to slide along the slot, and the one or more tensioning members secure the platform to the abutment.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.