TELESCOPING MONOPOD SYSTEM WITH DIRECTIONAL LIGHT SOURCE

• US 20160288887A1
• Filed: 06/16/2016
• Published: 10/06/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Christian L. Corley
• Original Assignee: Christian L. Corley
• Inventors: Corley, Christian L.
• Granted Patent: US 9,981,723 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B63B 45/00 Arrangements or adaptations of signalling or lighting devices arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; life-buoys, -belts, -jackets, -suits or the like, characterised by signalling means B63C9/20; lighting devices or systems therefor F21L, F21S
• CPC Class Codes: B63J 3/00 Driving of auxiliaries transmission elements per se F16
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/22 telescopic
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/26 Pivoted arms
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2101/00 Point-like light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2105/00 Planar light sources
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2310/42 for ships or vessels
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/10 using inductive coupling
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0042 characterised by the mechanical construction
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/342 The other DC source being a battery actively interacting with the first one, i.e. battery to battery charging with circuits for polarity protection H02J7/0034

Abstract

A monopod for mounting to the boat seat mount of a marine vessel, such as a bass boat or speed boat, which is capable of providing power for mobile accessories via a second monopod affixed to the navigation light port of the boat. The monopod is extendable to heights up to or exceeding eight feet (8′) above the deck of the boat, providing exceptional views for recording with a mounted camera while users participate in sports or other events within the boat. A release mechanism allows one portion of the monopod to telescope away from a second portion, thereby extending the monopod.

Claims

1. A monopod for interfacing with the navigation light port of a marine vessel, said monopod comprising:

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;

a tip portion located in proximity to the distal end of said elongated body;

wherein said monopod is configured to interface with a directional light source;

said tip portion comprising at least one power port, said power port capable of providing electrical power to said directional light source;

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 directional light source; and

said tip portion configured to position said portable accessory such that a power cable is capable of connecting said at least one power port to said portable accessory.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein said input comprises a universal serial bus (USB) port.

3. The monopod of claim 1, further comprising:

a telescoping arm comprising a proximal end and a distal end, said telescoping arm proximal end affixed to said tip portion, and said telescoping arm distal end comprising an interface configured to hold said portable accessory;

said telescoping arm comprising at least a first arm portion and a second arm portion, wherein said first arm portion is configured to envelop said second arm portion; and

a locking element configured to lock said second arm portion in a telescoping position relative to said first arm portion.

4. The monopod of claim 3, further comprising:

a bendable arm pivotally connected to said telescoping arm, said bendable arm comprising at least two arm segments hinged at an elbow; and

said bendable arm comprising an interface configured to hold a second portable accessory.

5. The monopod of claim 1, further comprising:

said light source comprising a rectangular panel having a housing and two opposing faces;

at least one of said two opposing faces containing a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); and

a control for activating at least one of said plurality of LEDs.

6. The monopod of claim 5, further comprising:

said accessory mount configured to allow said light source to tilt upwardly and downwardly; and

said accessory mount further configured to allow said light source to be rotated about said tip portion.

7. The monopod of claim 1, wherein said light source is a spot light.