Portable, adjustable mirror stand
OwnerJacklyn Abdool, Denise Abdoolinventors
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Abstract
A freestanding portable holding apparatus for a handheld mirror comprises a base which ensures stability and a center-mounted pole extending upward from the base having a height adjustment mechanism that allows the pole to be extended upwards or downwards as desired by the user. An upper end of the apparatus is provided with an adjustable clip to hold a variety of handheld mirrors in an inverted fashion. It is adjustable in height so that a user can see the rear of their head while looking in another stationary mirror. This feature affords the user the use of both hands while styling hair without having to constantly switch and move the handheld mirror in one hand.
Claims14
An adjustable stand for a handheld mirror, said stand comprising:
- a base for contact with a flat support surface;
- a telescopically connected pole assembly extending from a center of said base and terminating at a pivot connection, comprising:
- an elongated cylindrical outer pole having an affixed end affixed to said base center and an open end opposite said affixed end;
- and,
- an elongated cylindrical inner pole having an inserted end insertably attached to said open end opposite said pivot connection;
- wherein said outer pole further comprises a diameter suitably sized to slidingly receive said inner pole;
- at least one collar for adjustably securing said telescopically connected pole assembly at a desired vertical position;
- a spring clip attached to said pivot connection, said spring clip for removably retaining a handheld mirror;
- wherein said telescopically connected pole assembly extends or retracts with respect to said base;
- wherein said pivot connection comprises a ball and socket joint further comprising:
- a cup shaped socket affixed to said inner pole opposite said inserted end and a ball rotatably fit into said socket;
- a joint tightening device comprising an internally threaded aperture disposed in a side wall of said socket and a handle having a threaded shaft threadingly inserted within said aperture;
- wherein a distal end of said threaded shaft protrudes through said socket and abuts said ball when rotated to frictionally secure said ball at a desired rotational position.
An adjustable stand for a handheld mirror, said stand comprising:
- a circular base having a planar top and bottom side, a thickness, and a mass for contact with a flat support surface;
- an elongated cylindrical outer pole having an affixed end affixed to a center of said base and an open end opposite said affixed end;
- an elongated cylindrical inner pole having an inserted end telescopically connected to said open end;
- wherein said outer pole further comprises a diameter suitably sized to slidingly receive said inner pole and said inner pole extends or retracts with respect to said outer pole;
- a collar for adjustably securing said telescopically connected inner pole at a desired vertical position;
- a ball and socket joint comprising:
- a cup shaped socket affixed to said inner pole opposite said inserted end and a ball rotatably fit into said socket;
- and,
- a joint tightening device comprising an internally threaded aperture disposed in a side wall of said socket and a handle having a threaded shaft threadingly inserted within said aperture;
- and,
- a spring clip affixed to said ball for removably retaining a handheld mirror;
- wherein a distal end of said threaded shaft protrudes through said socket and abuts said ball when rotated to frictionally secure said ball at a desired rotational position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.