Telescoping monopod system with portable power box
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1. A monopod system comprising:
- the monopod including a cylindrical elongated body portion having a proximal end and a distal end, a base portion located in proximity to the proximal end of said elongated body, said base portion configured to interface with a navigation light port, and a tip portion located in proximity to the distal end of said elongated body;
a portable power box comprising housing having a top face including a navigation light port, said housing containing a battery connecting to said navigational light port for providing power to said power port;
wherein said monopod is configured to interface with a portable accessory;
said tip portion comprising at least one power port, said power port capable of providing electrical power to said portable accessory;
said navigation light port providing said electrical power for said power port;
said tip portion further comprising an accessory mount configured for receiving and connecting said portable accessory; and
wherein said portable accessory is one of the accessories chosen from the list comprising;
a smart phone;
a tablet computer;
a digital camera;
a geographical positioning system (GPS) unit; and
a fish finder.
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Abstract
The present invention generally provides a portable power box for mounting a monopod. The box includes a navigation light power port typical of a marine vessel, such as a bass boat or speed boat. The monopod can then provide power for mobile accessories, such as cameras and smart phones. The monopod may be fitted with extendable, bendable arms for mounting additional cameras or other electronic devices or for providing additional accessories. The box could also include other power outlets, including universal serial bus (USB) or standard power outlet ports.
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1. A monopod system comprising:
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the monopod including a cylindrical elongated body portion having a proximal end and a distal end, a base portion located in proximity to the proximal end of said elongated body, said base portion configured to interface with a navigation light port, and a tip portion located in proximity to the distal end of said elongated body; a portable power box comprising housing having a top face including a navigation light port, said housing containing a battery connecting to said navigational light port for providing power to said power port; wherein said monopod is configured to interface with a portable accessory; said tip portion comprising at least one power port, said power port capable of providing electrical power to said portable accessory; said navigation light port providing said electrical power for said power port; said tip portion further comprising an accessory mount configured for receiving and connecting said portable accessory; and wherein said portable accessory is one of the accessories chosen from the list comprising;
a smart phone;
a tablet computer;
a digital camera;
a geographical positioning system (GPS) unit; and
a fish finder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A portable power box system comprising:
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a housing having a top lid portion and a bottom container portion; a battery contained within said bottom container portion; a navigation light port within said top lid portion, said navigation light port electrically connected to said battery; said navigation light port configured for interfacing with a monopod having a cylindrical elongated body portion having a proximal end and a distal end, a base portion located in proximity to the proximal end of said elongated body, said base portion configured to interface with a navigation light port of a marine vessel, and a tip portion located in proximity to the distal end of said elongated body; wherein said monopod is configured to interface with a portable accessory; and wherein said battery is configured for transferring electrical power through said navigation light port to said monopod and to said portable accessory. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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