US 6,409,131 B1 · Easily re-positionable, quick attach and remove, multiple purpose support system

Abstract

A system for holding small objects such as flashlights, containers of liquids for intravenous dispensing, tools, clamps, containers, receptacles, fishing rods, cooking utensils and the like. A bracket that attaches to an elongated prop such as an electrical conduit, pipe, railing, i.v. stand, wheel chair frame, stake, hospital bed guards, or post is disclosed. Bracket attachment is accomplished by placing the bracket perpendicularly over the prop and twisting the bracket ¼ turn. A variety of holders may be detachably attached to the bracket to enable a variety of objects to be held in a desired position. An interlocking, linked, positionable extension may be disposed between the bracket and the holder to enable the holder to be positioned as desired.

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Dependent claims

A support system twistably attachable to an elongated prop comprising:

a bracket having an elongated saddle adapted to matingly fit the outer surface of the elongated prop, said elongated saddle having;
an outer surface,
an inner surface shaped to be matingly disposable against the outer surface of the elongated prop,
a first side,
a second side,
a first end,
a first resilient arm situated at said first end and extending from said first side claspably peripherally partially around said prop,
a second end,
a second resilient arm situated at said second end and extending from said second side opposite said first resilient arm, claspably peripherally partially around said prop,
an adaptor extending from said outer surface of said elongated saddle, said adaptor being shaped to matingly attach a detachable holder, and
a pair of generally planar, generally longitudinal graspable surfaces extending radially between said bracket and said saddle outer surface.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Easily re-positionable, quick attach and remove, multiple purpose support system

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Easily re-positionable, quick attach and remove, multiple purpose support system

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