Device for holding a surveyor's instrument

Details Device for holding a surveyor's instrument Device for holding a surveyor's instrument

1978-10-23

1980-03-11

Shepperd, John W.

Geometrical instruments

Straight-line light ray type

Rod or target

248163, G01C 1508

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041920767

ABSTRACT:
The device of the present invention comprises a tripod having a platform at its top and three legs pivotally connected at their upper ends to the platform member and diverging downwardly and outwardly therefrom. Three connecting members interconnect the lower ends of the tripod legs. A stake holding means is provided on the tripod and includes an upper bracket connected to the tripod platform and a lower bracket connected to one of the connecting members. The upper and lower brackets each have an opening therein, and the openings of the two brackets are vertically registered for receiving a surveyor's stake.

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patent: 3239176 (1966-03-01), Johnson
patent: 3704367 (1972-11-01), Korb
patent: 3857639 (1974-12-01), Mason

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