Patent ID: 8636258

Claim:
A stand, comprising: a. a base, wherein said base contains (1) a first, second, and third stabilizer each of which has a groove and a slot; (2) a first, second, and third mounting block each of which has a hole; and (3) a first, second, and third fastener; wherein said first stabilizer attaches to said first mounting block, said first fastener passes through said hole of said first mounting block and through said slot of said second stabilizer, said second stabilizer attaches to said second mounting block, said second fastener passes through said hole of said second mounting block and through said slot of said third stabilizer, said third stabilizer attaches to said third mounting block, said third fastener passes through said hole of said third mounting block and through said slot of said first stabilizer; and b. a first, second, and third rod, wherein a first end of said first rod contacts said groove of said first stabilizer, a first end of said second rod contacts said groove of said second stabilizer, a first end of said third rod contacts said groove of said third stabilizer; and c. a pivotal joint, wherein said pivotal joint holds said first, second, and third rods together.