Patent ID: 9587899
Date: 2017-03-07
CPC Classifications: F41A,F41B

Claim:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a shaft having a plurality of telescoping segments; an adjustable friction lock collar between the plurality of telescoping segments operable to be set at an intermediate friction setting allowing for movement of at least one of the plurality of telescoping segments; an upper end fitting pivotally mounted to the shaft, the upper end fitting having a lever; a quick connect plate coupled with the upper end fitting; a strap coupled with the quick connect plate; a lower end fitting pivotally mounted to the shaft; and a fixture coupled with the lower end fitting wherein the quick connect plate is disconnected from the upper end fitting by moving the lever to an unlocked position; and wherein upon re-insertion of the quick connect plate with the upper end fitting, the lever automatically moves to a locked position.