Configurable mounting apparatus
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Abstract
A multiply configurable mounting apparatus having an elongated permanently bendable support leg with a support base coupled to a first end of the support leg, the support base being structured for securing the mounting apparatus relative to an external surface; and a mounting platform coupled to a second end of the support leg opposite from the first end, the mounting platform is structured for mounting an external device to the second end portion of the permanently bendable support leg.
39 Citations
51 Claims
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27. :
- A method for manufacturing a vehicle mounting bracket, the method comprising;
of a permanently bendable material, sizing a single continuous length of an elongated member having first and second end portions separated by the length of the member;
shaping the elongated member into a configuration useful for supporting a rigid mounting platform at the second end of the elongated member;
at the first end of the elongated member, fixing a support base configured for being fixed to an external surface; and
supporting a rigid mounting platform at the second end of the elongated member. - View Dependent Claims (28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
- A method for manufacturing a vehicle mounting bracket, the method comprising;
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38. :
- A method for manufacturing a vehicle mounting bracket, the method comprising;
of a permanently bendable metal material, sizing a single continuous length of an elongated rod that is formed of a permanently bendable continuously solid metal and comprising first and second substantially straight end portions separated by the single continuous length of the rod, the length of the elongated rod being shapeable into a configuration useful for supporting a rigid mounting platform at the second end thereof;
providing a support base comprising means for securing to an external surface;
at the first end of the length of the elongated rod, securing the support base;
providing a mounting platform, further comprising;
providing a connector comprising a compressible female collar, sizing the compressible female collar to receive the second end portion thereinto, providing means for compressing the female collar relative to the second end portion, and projecting a pressure deformable ball mount from the collar; and
at the second end of the length of the elongated rod, securing the mounting platform. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
- A method for manufacturing a vehicle mounting bracket, the method comprising;
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46. :
- A method for manufacturing a vehicle mounting bracket, the method comprising;
forming a single elongated substantially cylindrical support leg of a continuously solid and permanently bendable metal rod, forming the support leg further comprising forming opposing first and second substantially straight end portions contiguous with a continuous portion therebetween;
formingforming a slotted shoe mechanism, comprising;
forming an ankle portion comprising a substantially cylindrical aperture sized to receive the first straight end portion of the support leg in a relatively rotationally rotatable relationship therewith, and a plurality of threaded apertures extending between the aperture and an exterior surface of the ankle portion, forming a foot portion that is coupled to the ankle portion and structured with a slot for securing the mounting apparatus relative to an external surface, and matching a threaded fastener to each of the plurality of threaded apertures;
coupling the slotted shoe mechanism to the first straight end portion of the support leg;
forming a mounting platform, comprising;
forming a female collar having an internal cavity structured to be coupled to the second straight end portion of the support leg and being truncated by a closed base, and forming a platform on the closed base of the female collar and being structured for coupling an external device thereto; and
coupling the mounting platform to the second straight end portion of the support leg. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
- A method for manufacturing a vehicle mounting bracket, the method comprising;
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