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US3843083A
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Mounting apparatus for portable device
Assignee: Les Piles Wonder SA
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A mounting apparatus having a bracket to fit the article to be held, a ball on the bracket, a socket formed by spherical recesses in two jaws to mate with and clamp the ball and a collet formed by cylindrical recesses in the jaws to clamp a support member. Each jaw has longitudinal reinforcing ribs and a central opening between the ribs through which a threaded fastener extends. The opening is tapered in the general shape of a frustum having an oval base at the outer surface. The outer surface surrounding the opening is convex and spherical. The threaded fastener includes a washer having a concave spherical surface, a bolt with an hexagonal head which fits between the ribs which then prevent rotation. A butterfly nut holds the assembly together.
Inventors
- 👤 R Angibaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J6/00; B62J6/02; B62J6/028; B62J6/03; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/06; F16B2/12; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/145; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32311
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An improved adjustable mounting apparatus for adjustably mounting a portable device on a support, comprising a mounting bracket for engaging the portable device; a ball fixedly attached to said bracket; and clamping means for partially surrounding said ball and a portion of the support and for holding the ball in a plurality of orientations relative to the support, said clamping means including first and second substantially identical jaw members each having a spherically shaped recess dimensioned to mate with a portion of said ball; a generally cylindrically shaped recess, the recesses opening toward a common plane; longitudinal reinforcing ribs; means defining a transverse central opening, between said ribs and perpendicular to said plane, through which a fastener can pass; and a convex surface portion around said opening and between said ribs; and threaded fastener means for retaining said jaw members in facing relationship to clamp said ball between said spherical recesses and said support between said cylindrical recesses, said fastener means including a washer having a concave surface for mating with the convex surface of one of said jaw members, a nut; and a bolt having flat portions engagable with the ribs on the other one of said jaw members to prevent rotation thereof when said nut is threaded thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An improved adjustable mounting apparatus for adjustably mounting a portable device on a support, comprising a mounting bracket for engaging the portable device; a ball fixedly attached to said bracket; and clamping means for partially surrounding said ball and a portion of the support and for holding the ball in a plurality of orientations relative to the support, said clamping means including first and second substantially identical jaw members each having a spherically shaped recess dimensioned to mate with a portion of said ball; a generally cylindrically shaped recess, the recesses opening toward a common plane; longitudinal reinforcing ribs; means defining a transverse central opening, between said ribs and perpendicular to said plane, through which a fastener can pass; and a convex surface portion around said opening and between said ribs; and threaded fastener means for retaining said jaw members in facing relationship to clamp said ball between said spherical recesses and said support between said cylindrical recesses, said fastener means including a washer having a concave surface for mating with the convex surface of one of said jaw members, a nut; and a bolt having flat portions engagable with the ribs on the other one of said jaw members to prevent rotation thereof when said nut is threaded thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein said mounting bracket comprises an open frame corresponding in shape to the exterior of a portion of the housing of the device to be supported, and wherein the distal ends of said frame are curved inwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each said means defining a transverse central opening defines a frustum having an elongated, generally oval base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said cylindrical recess is formed by a plurality of intersecting planar surfaces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |