Portable tower system

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2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Yip, Winnie (Department: 3636)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Vertical structure with brace, or guy, extending diagonally...

C052S116000, C052S745170, C248S670000, C343S880000

Reexamination Certificate

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07089705

ABSTRACT:
A portable surveillance system having an easily transportable skid-type base structure that forms a support for a portable tower apparatus. Stabilizers are extendably mounted to the base structure. The tower components include a base member affixed to the base plate, a pivot bracket affixed to an upper end of the base member, a tower member pivotally mounted to the pivot bracket on the base member and one or more removable tower members that may be installed to achieve a desired height for the tower once it is pivoted to an upright orientation by manipulating a cable and pulley system. Various equipment mounts are provided on the tower to mount equipment such as an aerometer, a tower light, a wind direction vane, a video camera, a microwave telecom dish, or other equipment thereon. The ability to rapidly deploy the tower of invention enables rapid deployment for surveillance and other uses.

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