Patent ID: 6910666
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: A47B,F16M

Abstract:
1. A leveling mount comprising in combination: (a) a leveling mount base with an indented socket, a female and male engagement means for an elastomeric leveling mount base pad comprising a circumferential female indentation element and a male projection element, said indented socket sized to receive an inserted support member, for a supported structure as a means to permit rotary movement and restrict movement from the vertical of said inserted support member and means comprising said leveling mount base configured to have parallel outer surfaces and attachment elements for securing said leveling mount to the support surface to reduce to a minimum the presence of open holes, crevices, recesses and cavities in the juncture of said leveling mount base with the support surface, wherein said indented socket is sized to allow a restricted movement of an inserted support member to about 15° from the vertical and 360° rotary movement of the leveling mount base, said female circumferential indentation element and said male projection element forming a female and male engagement mounting; (b) a support member element comprising a support stud sized to be inserted into said indented socket of said leveling mount base element to form a joint with rotary movement and restricted movement from the vertical; (c) an elastomeric circumferential leveling mount base pad with resiliency and elasticity sized to fit tightly and securely on said leveling mount base by said engagement means comprising said female indentation element and said male projection element; (d) a suitable number of lag holes with knock-out covers over said lag holes in said leveling mount base, said lag holes in perpendicular alignment to parallel top and bottom surfaces of said leveling mount base to provide a means of securing said leveling mount base to a support surface.