Patent ID: 7845602
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: F16B,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A telescoping support stand comprising: a first tube partially defining a first enclosed area; a second tube partially defining a second enclosed area, a first end of the second tube being telescopically slidable within the first tube; a first locking mechanism attached to the second tube, the first locking mechanism releasably securing the first tube to the second tube to prevent longitudinal movement of the first tube relative to the second tube; a first air exchange aperture dimensioned to allow air to flow between the first and second enclosed areas; a handle attached to a second end of the second tube; a trigger attached to the handle and movable to control the first locking mechanism, the trigger being dimensioned to allow a user to place a portion of a hand between the handle and the trigger when grasping the handle.