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Blumenthal Distributing, Inc.

Amy Chen

Combination pillow back and seat for a chair

A tripod, in particular a mini tripod for mounting lockably a photographic apparatus, includes a platform, a base, and a plurality of legs. The joint between the platform and the base serves as a pivot whereby the platform can perform deviation within a limited distance. A through hole is provided to go through from one lateral side of the base to the other lateral side. An axial block,is fitted into one end of the through hole,for abutting a corresponding surface of the platform. The other end of the through hole is provided with a nut receiving recess and a left clutch receiving recess for receiving a nut and a left clutch, respectively. A right clutch is provided on a corresponding side of the platform. A rotary knob having a screw rod passes through the platform to screwably join the right clutch, the left clutch, and the nut. The rotary knob is turnable to drive the screw rod into the base so that the teeth of the left and right clutches inter-engage to achieve firm positioning of the platform. Turning of the rotary knob in a reverse direction causes the screw rod to withdraw so that the teeth of the left and right clutches disengage. At this time, the platform is unconstrained and can deviate for adjustment purposes. The tripod provides a considerable firm and strong support. Besides, it allows for quick adjustment and firm mounting of the photographic apparatus on the platform. Furthermore, the tripod is compact to carry and store.

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Taipei, Taiwan

Amy Chen