Patent ID: 6536731
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: F16M,F21V,F21W

Abstract:
A mounting device for motion picture production and photographic equipment comprising:a) a substantially planar base b) a mounting terminus c) a pivot bolt d) a spring e) a support platform f) said planar base comprising: i) a locking slot for positioning said mounting terminus perpendicularly to said planar base ii) a retention groove for positioning said mounting terminus parallel to said planar base iii) means for attaching said planar base to said support platform g) said mounting terminus comprising: i) a longitudinal axis ii) a substantially straight cylindrical male shaft of predetermined length and of approximately &frac58;-inch diameter, said male shaft being configured to fit insertably into and to rotatably support a corresponding female receiver mount of similar diameter h) said mounting terminus being rotatable with respect to said planar base such that the angle established between said longitudinal axis and said planar base is variable i) said mounting terminus being removable from said locking slot by drawing said mounting terminus from said locking slot in a direction parallel to said planar base j) said pivot bolt being provided with means for securing said mounting terminus to said planar base k) said spring being provided with means to removably retain said mounting terminus in said locking slot and said retention groove 1) wherein said planar base and mounting terminus are mountable within said support platform and are sized such that when so mounted neither the planar base or mounting terminus extend outside the dimensions defined by the exterior edges of said support platform when said longitudinal axis of said mounting terminus is parallel to said planar base.