Patent ID: 7669813
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: G01C

Abstract:
1. A geomatics pole support system comprising: a supporting device comprising at least three legs, said device being capable of being erected on a ground surface in an upright position; and a pole support selectively connectable to the supporting device and adapted to selectively engage a geomatics pole, the pole support comprising a body extending between a first end and a second end opposite said first end, the pole support being adapted for supporting the geomatics pole in a first generally horizontal position wherein the pole support is disconnected from the supporting device and at least a portion of the second end of the body is in contact with the ground surface so the pole support extends generally vertically upward from the second end to the first end and at least a portion of the geomatics pole is held by the pole support in a stable position out of contact with the ground surface, and a second position wherein the pole support is connected to the supporting device so the pole support holds the geomatics pole in a substantially upright position, said body tappering to a narrower width from said second end to the first end.