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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2003
Applicants:
Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Deltona, FL (US);
Simon Raab, Maitland, FL (US);
Inventors:
Kenneth J. Hasloecher, Deltona, FL (US);
Simon Raab, Maitland, FL (US);
Assignee:
Faro Technologies, Inc., Lake Mary, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16M 11/38 (2006.01); B60B 33/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A tripod has an extensible strut for improving the stability thereof by tying the strut to a sturdy object. In another aspect of the invention, a method of using a tripod includes attaching the tripod to a sturdy object. In another aspect of the invention, a novel caster wheel mechanism permits easy relocation of the tripod. In another aspect of the invention, a multi-function support is provided. In yet another aspect of the invention, a tool rack is provided supported by the tripod.