Patent ID: 9574706
Date: 2017-02-21
CPC Classifications: F16M,G03B,H04N,Y10T

Claim:
1. A stabilizer comprising: a handle; a gimbal having an outer ring, a middle ring and an inner ring; a handle shaft connecting the gimbal to the handle; a first wing and a second wing disposed on opposite sides of the gimbal; the first wing and second wing creating a payload mounting surface when extended opposite and in line with one another; a clamping device positioned to secure a payload to the mounting surface; each of the first and second wings having at least one of an upper trough or a lower trough, each trough disposed longitudinally along at least a portion of the respective wing; the first wing pivotally attached to the outer gimbal ring at a first end of the first wing; a first leg pivotally attached to a second end of the first wing; a second leg pivotally attached to a second end of the second wing; each of the first and second wings of complimentary shape to each of the respective first and second legs; the handle is at least partially flush to or nests in the wings when the wings are pivoted toward the handle; the first leg is at least partially flush with or nests in the first wing when it is pivoted upward; and the second leg is at least partially flush with or nests in the second wing when it is pivoted upward.