Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article supported on upper end of elongate stanchion...
Patent
1993-11-26
1994-07-26
Cusick, Ernest G.
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article supported on upper end of elongate stanchion...
224191, 224242, 224908, 224909, 294139, 354293, 352243, F16M 1104, G03B 2900
Patent
active
053321367
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a support apparatus for an optical instrument, such as a camera or binoculars. A generally rectangular mounting platform for holding the instrument in a preferred attitude includes a first securing slot for removable attachment of the instrument to the platform. A second securing slot provides removable attachment of additional accessories, such as an elongate brace comprising a plurality of interengaged tubes for telescoping extension of the brace. The brace extends downwardly from the platform when engaged therewith, providing a propping capability of the brace. Further, the elongate brace includes a belt engagement clip at its distal end such that the brace may be rested between a belt of a person and an associated garment adjacent to the belt for improved anchoring of the brace. The platform may provide two upwardly curved end portions for cradling a binocular therebetween, and a strap for holding the binocular in place on the platform. A hinged brace arm is pivotally engaged with the platform and includes a plurality of segments mutually telescopically engaged. As such, the brace arm may be extended into contact with the chest and shoulder area of a person using the instrument for improved support of the platform and the instrument. The brace arm further includes a stabilizer bar pivotally fixed to the brace arm for providing lateral stability to the platform and the instrument when the platform is placed on a flat horizontal surface.
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