ADJUSTABLE TRAY ASSEMBLY FOR A FIXTURE, SUCH AS A TRIPOD OR OTHER MULTI-LEGGED DEVICE
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1. A tray assembly for a device comprising a single or multi-legged device, or a rigid structure, the tray assembly comprising:
- a tray having an upper surface, a lower surface, a back side, a front side, and two ends;
a securing mechanism including first and second attachment elements each comprising an adjustable length cord; and
wherein the tray includes one or more of a) a plurality of pockets adapted to accept a leg of the device and b) a conformable fitting adapted to accommodate a leg of the device, wherein the tray further includes one or more of i) an aperture and ii) a notch for each securing mechanism present, and wherein the first and second attachment elements are adapted for operatively connecting the tray to the tripod, multi-legged device, or a rigid structure whereby the tray is supported thereby.
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Abstract
A tray assembly adapted to be removably connected to a fixture, e.g. a tripod, ladder, chair, a rigid fixture or other single or multi-legged device, the assembly including a tray adapted to support objects, a securing mechanism for operatively attaching the tray to the fixture and optionally a support leg for maintaining the tray at a desired position in relation to the fixture. Methods for securing a tray assembly to a fixture and using the assembly are disclosed.
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1. A tray assembly for a device comprising a single or multi-legged device, or a rigid structure, the tray assembly comprising:
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a tray having an upper surface, a lower surface, a back side, a front side, and two ends; a securing mechanism including first and second attachment elements each comprising an adjustable length cord; and wherein the tray includes one or more of a) a plurality of pockets adapted to accept a leg of the device and b) a conformable fitting adapted to accommodate a leg of the device, wherein the tray further includes one or more of i) an aperture and ii) a notch for each securing mechanism present, and wherein the first and second attachment elements are adapted for operatively connecting the tray to the tripod, multi-legged device, or a rigid structure whereby the tray is supported thereby. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A tray assembly that can be secured to a device comprising a single leg, tripod, multi-legged device or a rigid structure at a plurality of different vertical heights, the tray assembly comprising:
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a tray comprising a major tray plane having an upper surface and a lower surface, the tray plane bounded by a back side, a front side and two ends, wherein the tray can be secured to the device such that the major tray plane is located at a plurality of different angles with respect to a vertical plane; a securing mechanism having a length-adjustable attachment element for providing at least a minimum amount of tension to maintain the tray in a desired position in relation to the device, wherein the securing mechanism is connected to the tray at two different locations and also adapted to contact the device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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