Patent ID: 8820693
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: F16B,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A telescoping support stand, comprising: a handle assembly; a first tube; a second tube having a first end portion that telescopically slides within the first tube and a second end portion connected to the handle assembly; a locking mechanism mounted to the first end portion of the second tube and operable to releasably secure the first tube to the second tube; a release rod extending within the second tube from the handle assembly to the locking mechanism; a release assembly mounted to the handle assembly and operable to move the release rod to operate the locking mechanism, the release assembly including a trigger and a displacement member interposed between the trigger and the release rod, the displacement member moving in its entirety in an axial direction upon operation of the trigger to move the release rod axially; a first air exchange aperture at the second end portion of the second tube and configured to allow air to exit the second tube; a second air exchange aperture defined at least in part by the locking mechanism and configured to allow air to flow between the first and second tubes.