Patent ID: 6672788
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A flexible multi-jointed support for holding items, including lamps and tools, wherein the support is comprised of multiple segments that are joined end to end each joining of two segments thereby forming the joints, and at least one of the joints is a ball and socket joint that is capable of being biased in a desired orientation, wherein each ball and socket joint comprises:a male portion, that is in the shape of a ball, wherein the ball comprises a detent area that includes one part of a detent mechanism; and, a spring biasing female portion, that is in the shape of a socket that frictionally embraces the ball, wherein the socket comprises a detent area that includes a second complimentary part of the detent mechanism that aligns with and engages the detent area of the ball when the male and female portions are placed in a desired position thereby biasing the joint toward that position.