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US 5,350,147 AGranted
Omnipositional pod for camera
OwnerThomas J. Paganusinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed at an omnipositional pod for supporting a device such as a camera. The pod comprises a cushion for supporting the device, a fluid material contained within the cushion, a fastener mounted to the cushion being attachable to the device, and possibly a strap mounted to the cushion which creates a loop when fastened.
Claims16
An omnipositional pod for supporting a camera, said pod comprising:
- a) a cushion for supporting a camera, said cushion has a top side and a bottom side and comprises a pliable material;
- b) a fastener mounted to said cushion, said fastener comprises a threaded stud a top plate integrally mounted to said threaded stud;
- a bottom plate having an area large enough to adequately anchor said top plate such that said threaded stud remains rigid;
- and, rivets extending from said top plate, passing through said top side of said cushion, and attaching to said bottom plate, said rivets attach said top and said bottom plates such that said top side is held between them;
- for fastening to a camera;
- and
- c) a fluid material contained within said cushion, said fluid material comprises free flowing solid particles to provide adequate support and ballast while allowing high pliability.
4 more elements
A device combining an omnipositional pod for supporting a camera and a camera, said device comprising:
- a) a cushion for supporting a camera, said cushion has a top side and a bottom side and comprises a pliable material;
- b) a fastener mounted to said cushion, said fastener comprises a threaded stud a top plate integrally mounted to said threaded stud;
- a bottom plate having an area large enough to adequately anchor said top plate such that said threaded stud remains rigid;
- and, rivets extending from said top plate, passing through said top side of said cushion, and attaching to said bottom plate, said rivets attach said top and said bottom plates such that said top side is held between them;
- for fastening to a camera;
- c) a fluid material contained within said cushion, said fluid material comprises free flowing solid particles to provide adequate support and ballast while being highly pliable;
- and
- d) a camera, said camera fastens to said threaded stud.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.