Photography – Camera support – Operator supported
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Mahoney, Christopher (Department: 2862)
Photography
Camera support
Operator supported
C396S428000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11473073
ABSTRACT:
A ball and race universal joint has an equipment mounting plate attached to and positioned above the race. The ball has a horizontal shaft extending there through with ends protruding from opposite sides of the ball. One or more elastic cords are connected to the protruding ends of the shaft. The elastic cords permit the apparatus to be attached between two mounting points located in or on a moving and/or vibrating platform at a level close to that of the mounting points and provide vibration isolation from the platform. The universal joint permits a camera or other equipment mounted on the mounting plate to be aimed in any direction. A base has a turntable with a pair of spaced uprights which may be used to provide the mounting points if such are not conveniently available in or on the platform.
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