Geodesic mounting apparatus

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2006-04-11

2006-04-11

King, Anita (Department: 3632)

Supports

Brackets

Adjustable

C248S181100, C248S288510, C403S056000, C403S090000, C403S143000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07025315

ABSTRACT:
A multi-positionable mounting device that provides a substantially stable, load-bearing but relatively adjustable ball and socket mounting device. An interior surface of the socket is formed of first and second opposing part hemispherical socket portions that are relatively orientable with one another for forming therebetween a part spherical cavity. The interior surface of one socket portion is formed with multiple facets at a predetermined radial distance from a spherical center point of the cavity. The first and second opposing part hemispherical socket portions are securable in a relationship which forms the part spherical cavity therebetween. A part-spherical coupler substantially fills the spherical cavity. The mechanical securing means applies clamping force that acts between the first and second opposing socket portions and secures the coupler therebetween in fixed orientation with one of the faceted socket portion.

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