Patent ID: 6321477
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
A mounting system for use in combination with a cylindrical object comprising:a first bracket coupled to a base, said first bracket being U-shaped with first and second legs extending from a common base;a first sleeve capable of receiving a cylindrical object herethrough, said first sleeve slidably mounted between said first and second legs of said first bracket, said first sleeve being attachable to said common base of said first bracket such that a position of said first sleeve relative to said common base of said first bracket is adjustable;a first locking mechanism for locking said first sleeve laterally between said first and second legs of said first bracket when said first sleeve has been positioned relative to said common base of said first bracket;a second bracket spaced apart from said first bracket and coupled to the base, said second bracket being U-shaped with first and second legs extending from a common base, said second bracket positioned with said first and second legs thereof oriented perpendicular to said first and second legs of said first bracket;a second sleeve capable of receiving the cylindrical object therethrogh, said second sleeve slidably mounted between said first and second legs of said second bracket, said second sleeve being attachable to said common base of said second bracket such that a position of said second sleeve relative to said common base of said second bracket is adjustable; anda second locking mechanism for locking said second sleeve laterally between said first and second legs of said second bracket when said second sleeve has been positioned relative to said common base of said second bracket.