Supports – Stand – Plural leg
Patent
1997-05-15
1999-02-02
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Supports
Stand
Plural leg
2481871, 396419, F16M 1100
Patent
active
058654062
ABSTRACT:
The low level tripod configuration of this invention consists of an additional leg being attached to the tripod at or near the head of the tripod. Typically, a tripod holds a camera or any other optical device at specific heights above the ground. Usually the height can be set at anyplace between about 14 inches to about six feet. However, if a close up shot requires the camera to be in a lower position, the tripod can not be set for a lower position. Therefore, in accordance with this invention, an additional leg is added to the top portion of the tripod using various type of attachment methods. In this manner, the tripod can be set on the additional leg and two of the original legs of the tripod in a generally horizontal position. The camera or other optical device can be placed at any position from ground level to the height allowed by the tripod by using the configuration of this invention. The additional leg can be attached and locked in a range of positions. One embodiment has the additional leg stored within one of the three original tripod legs. The additional leg is simply removed and inserted through a hole on the upper portion of the tripod using various configurations and locked into a set position by a locking bolt. A leg spread bracket is also provided for applications that require additional support when the tripod is used in a horizontal position. This may be necessary for added stability when in a horizontal position.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4290207 (1981-09-01), Browning et al.
Berry Jr. Willie
Grundstrom Richard J.
Ramirez Ramon O.
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