公开(公告)号：WO2005070184A3

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：PCT/US2005000967

申请日：2005-01-11

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC ,  EASON DONALD H

Inventor： EASON DONALD H

IPC: G10D13/02 ,  F16B7/04 ,  G10D13/00

CPC classification number: G10D13/00 ,  F16B7/0486 ,  Y10T403/32426 ,  Y10T403/32467 ,  Y10T403/32532 ,  Y10T403/535 ,  Y10T403/66 ,  Y10T403/69 ,  Y10T403/7062 ,  Y10T403/7071

Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive technology may be coupler apparatus such as pivot couplers (18) at may couple a non-horizontal item support rail to a rail (20) to a rail support leg (21) and that may enable rotatable motion of a coupled rail about a substantially vertical axis (13); rail may be coupled at an angle other than ninety degrees. Couplers may include compression elements (28) that may establish a cable channel adapted to direct one or more cables in a desired manner, such as to within the interior of a coupled rail at n end of that rail. The coupler apparatus may have an application in support stands such as musical instrument (e.g., drum) support apparatus.

Abstract translation: 本发明技术的实施例可以是耦合器装置，例如枢转联接器（18），其可以将非水平物品支撑轨道连接到轨道（20）到轨道支撑腿（21），并且可以实现耦合轨道 围绕基本垂直的轴线（13）; 轨道可以以不同于九十度的角度联接。 耦合器可以包括压缩元件（28），其可以建立适于以期望的方式引导一个或多个电缆的电缆通道，诸如在该轨道的n端处的耦合轨道的内部。 耦合器装置可以在诸如乐器（例如鼓）支撑装置的支撑架中具有应用。

公开(公告)号：WO2006012369A2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2005025793

申请日：2005-07-20

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC ,  WORKMAN JONATHAN P

Inventor： WORKMAN JONATHAN P

IPC: G10G5/00

CPC classification number: F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/28 ,  G10G5/00

Abstract: Inventive musical instrument support apparatus and methods relative to independently inventive aspects of support technology. One aspect of the inventive technology may be directed to a collapsible musical instrument stand such as a guitar stand that includes a support element that exhibits an enhanced low profile in a retracted mode. Another aspect of the invention may focus on provision of the capability of simultaneous deployment and retraction of an assembly of multiple musical instrument supports upon reconfiguration of only one of the supports. Inventive musical instrument support stands may include either or both of the individually inventive aspects.

Abstract translation: 相对于支持技术的独立发明方面的本发明乐器支持装置和方法。 本发明技术的一个方面可以涉及一种可折叠乐器架，例如吉他架，其包括在缩回模式中呈现增强的低轮廓的支撑元件。 本发明的另一方面可以集中在提供在重新配置仅一个支撑件时同时展开和缩回多个乐器支架的组件的能力。 本发明的乐器支撑架可以包括独立创造性方面中的一个或两者。

公开(公告)号：WO2005070132A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2005/000768

申请日：2005-01-14

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. ,  EASON, Donald, H.

Inventor： EASON, Donald, H.

IPC: F16B7/04 ,  G10D13/00

CPC classification number: G10D13/00 ,  F16B7/0486 ,  Y10T403/32426 ,  Y10T403/32467 ,  Y10T403/32532 ,  Y10T403/535 ,  Y10T403/66 ,  Y10T403/69 ,  Y10T403/7062 ,  Y10T403/7071

Abstract: The inventive technology may retate to a retention apparatus (1) that in at least one embodiment comprises a compression sleeve element (2) established at least partially 5 around portions of a first elongated member (6) that telescopes from a larger elongated member (8) in which it may nest. A relative motion obstruction element (4) may disallow only certain types of motion, e.g., rotational and axial, of the compression sleeve element relative to the elongated members around which it may be at least partially established. As it instead may be the compression enhancement element (3) - which may be used to 10 generate a retaining compression force element - that prevents perpendicular displacement of the compression sleeve element, deactivation and effective disengagement of the compression enhancement element may allow for a quick removal of the compression sleeve element without requiring that it be slid off an end of either elongated member.

Abstract translation: 本发明的技术可以重新保留在保持装置（1）中，在至少一个实施例中，压缩套筒元件（2）至少部分地围绕第一细长构件（6）的部分设置，该第一细长构件（6）从较大的细长构件 ），它可以嵌套。 相对运动阻塞元件（4）可以不允许压缩套筒元件相对于可以至少部分地建立的细长构件的某些类型的运动，例如旋转和轴向运动。 因为它可以是压缩增强元件（3），其可以用于10产生保持压缩力元件，其阻止压缩套筒元件的垂直位移，压缩增强元件的失活和有效的分离可以允许快速 去除压缩套筒元件，而不需要将其从细长构件的端部滑出。

公开(公告)号：WO2004065841A2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-05

申请号：PCT/US2004000837

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC ,  EASON DONALD H

Inventor： EASON DONALD H

IPC: F16M11/16 ,  H04R1/08 ,  F16M

CPC classification number: F16M11/16 ,  F16M11/245 ,  F16M2200/027 ,  H04R1/08

Abstract: A reducible support system for supporting various items is presented in various embodiments. A reducible support structure (10) may comprise an operation element (16) which may be attached to an orthogonal element (14). Limbs, preferably a tripod may be attached to the operation element (16) and a plug element (24) may provide a slide so that the limbs or tripod may open and collapse easily.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中呈现了用于支持各种项目的可缩减支持系统。 可还原的支撑结构（10）可以包括可附接到正交元件（14）的操作元件（16）。 四肢，优选地三脚架可以附接到操作元件（16），并且插头元件（24）可以提供滑动件，使得四肢或三脚架可以容易地打开和折叠。

公开(公告)号：WO1993012346A1

公开(公告)日：1993-06-24

申请号：PCT/US1992010749

申请日：1992-12-11

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. ,  SCHOENIG, Darrell, A. ,  WORKMAN, Jonathan, P.

Inventor： ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC.

IPC: F16B07/16

CPC classification number: F16M11/28 ,  F16B2/246 ,  F16M2200/027

Abstract: A safety clutch mechanism (10) for use with utility tripods having telescopically extensible members, such that a single member may be extended a distance and maintained at that distance under an opposing load force. The disclosed clutch device being further capable of allowing continuous, smooth, and controlled compression of the telescoping members in a fashion conducive to increased safety for the operator. By permitting single hand operation, the clutch mechanism reduces the labor intensive task suitable for a single person to operate multiple devices in compression. The clutch mechanism also permits the setting of a desired compression rate automatically. This is accomplished by incrementally reducing the frictional engagement force of the locking mechanism so that it is slightly less than the gravity induced force on the opposing load. Further differentiation of the two forces, in favor of the gravity force, will increase the compression rate. The removal of any load without undesirable extension is accomplished through use of a locking tab which may be frictionally engaged with the extensible feature to prevent such extension while an upward force is applied to the load. Componentized features of the clutch mechanism allow maintenance of the entire device without discarding functional components because of the risk of reduced safety due to damaged components.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有可伸缩构件的实用三脚架的安全离合器机构（10），使得单个构件可以在相反的载荷力下延伸一段距离并保持在该距离处。 所公开的离合器装置还能够以有助于增加操作者的安全性的方式允许伸缩构件的连续，平滑和受控的压缩。 通过允许单手操作，离合器机构减少了适合于单个人操作多个压缩装置的劳动密集型任务。 离合器机构还允许自动设置期望的压缩率。 这是通过逐渐减小锁定机构的摩擦接合力来实现的，使得其略小于相对载荷上的重力感应力。 两个力的进一步分化，有利于重力，将增加压缩率。 通过使用可与可延伸特征摩擦接合的锁定突片来实现任何不需要延伸的负载的移除，以防止向上的力施加到负载时的这种延伸。 离合器机构的组件特征允许维护整个设备而不丢弃功能部件，因为由于损坏的部件而导致安全性降低的风险。

公开(公告)号：WO1993001587A1

公开(公告)日：1993-01-21

申请号：PCT/US1991004835

申请日：1991-07-09

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. ,  SCHOENIG, Darrell, A.

IPC: G10G05/00

CPC classification number: G10G5/00

Abstract: A collapsible musical instrument stand is described which is light-weight and portable. The stand includes an upright spine (12) with spaced-apart legs (12A, 12B). A yoke member (14) is pivotably attached to the upper end of the spine. A brace (16) is attached between the legs and is pivotable between open and closed positions.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种轻巧便携的折叠乐器架。 支架包括具有间隔开的腿部（12A，12B）的直立脊柱（12）。 轭构件（14）可枢转地附接到脊柱的上端。 支架（16）连接在腿之间并且可在打开位置和关闭位置之间枢转。

公开(公告)号：WO2006075983A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：PCT/US2005/001115

申请日：2005-01-12

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. ,  WORKMAN, Jonathan ,  EASON, Donald, H.

Inventor： WORKMAN, Jonathan ,  EASON, Donald, H.

IPC: A47B96/06 ,  B25B1/02 ,  A47F7/00

CPC classification number: B62H3/00 ,  B25B5/003 ,  B25B5/006 ,  B25B5/08 ,  B25B5/12 ,  B25B5/147 ,  B25B5/163 ,  B25H1/0014

Abstract: A device and method of clamping bicycles in a mouth (6) having a moveable jaw (8) and a stationary jaw (7) to which a high load potential may be utilized within a toggle joint (18) and ratchet mechanism (14) and a release (12) may be triggered to open a mouth in a quick movement(s). In embodiments, a multisized object securement grip (9) may be located on a contact surface of a moveable jaw and stationary jaw to allow for universal gripping of various sized objects.

Abstract translation: 一种将自行车夹紧在具有可移动钳口（8）和静止钳爪（7）的嘴（6）中的装置和方法，在肘节关节（18）和棘轮机构（14）内可以使用高负载电位， 可以触发释放（12）以快速移动打开嘴。 在实施例中，多尺寸物体固定手柄（9）可以位于可移动钳口和固定钳口的接触表面上，以允许通用地夹持各种尺寸的物体。

公开(公告)号：WO2005070123A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2005/000727

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. ,  EASON, Donald, H.

Inventor： EASON, Donald, H.

IPC: F16B7/04 ,  G10D13/00

CPC classification number: G10D13/00 ,  F16B7/0486 ,  Y10T403/32426 ,  Y10T403/32467 ,  Y10T403/32532 ,  Y10T403/535 ,  Y10T403/66 ,  Y10T403/69 ,  Y10T403/7062 ,  Y10T403/7071

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a support apparatus that includes at least two item support rails supported by support legs coupled thereto by pivot coupler apparatus that enable rotatable motion of a coupled support rail about a substantially vertical axis, where at least one of the item support rails is a non-horizontal item support rail. In certain embodiments, the couplers may be height adjust couplers that enable substantially purely vertical, translatory height adjustment of coupled support rails and/or the couplers may couple item support rails to rail support legs at an angle other than ninety degrees. Items that may be supported include but are not limited to percussion instruments.

Abstract translation: 本发明技术的至少一个实施例可以是一种支撑装置，其包括至少两个物品支撑轨道，所述至少两个物品支撑轨道由支撑腿支撑，所述支撑腿通过枢转耦合器装置连接到支撑腿，所述枢转耦合器装置使耦合的支撑轨道围绕基本上垂直的轴线可旋转 物品支撑轨道是非水平物品支撑轨道。 在某些实施例中，耦合器可以是高度调节耦合器，其使得能够实现基本上纯耦合的支撑轨道的垂直，平移高度调节和/或耦合器可以以不同于九十度的角度将物品支撑轨道连接到轨道支撑腿。 可能支持的项目包括但不限于打击乐器。

公开(公告)号：WO2004066667A2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-05

申请号：PCT/US2004/001124

申请日：2004-01-15

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. ,  EASON, Donald, H.

Inventor： EASON, Donald, H.

IPC: H04R

CPC classification number: F16M11/2014 ,  F16M11/048 ,  F16M11/10

Abstract: Apparatus for and associated methods of controlling movement of a microphone that may be held in some manner y a microphone support boom (52) are disclosed. More specifically, the invention focuses upon novel techniques for isolating yaw of a microphone support boom from the microphone stand that may provide a majority of the height required for a desired microphone spatial positioning. The invention also focuses on apparatus that may be used achieve preferential isolation of microphone support boom yaw with respect to motion in any other microphone support boob degree of freedom. A specific type of apparatus that may be used to achieve this preferential isolation the double conical clutch-is also an aspect of the inventive technology.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制麦克风的运动的装置和相关方法，该麦克风可以以某种方式保持在麦克风支架（52）上。 更具体地，本发明集中于用于将麦克风支撑吊杆与麦克风支架隔离的新技术，其可以提供所需麦克风空间定位所需的大部分高度。 本发明还集中于可用于实现麦克风支撑臂偏转相对于任何其它麦克风支撑臂自由度中的运动的优先隔离的装置。 可用于实现双锥形离合器的优先隔离的具体类​​型的设备也是本发明技术的一个方面。

公开(公告)号：WO2005070123A3

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：PCT/US2005000727

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: ULTIMATE SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC ,  EASON DONALD H

Inventor： EASON DONALD H

IPC: G10D13/02 ,  F16B7/04 ,  G10D13/00

CPC classification number: G10D13/00 ,  F16B7/0486 ,  Y10T403/32426 ,  Y10T403/32467 ,  Y10T403/32532 ,  Y10T403/535 ,  Y10T403/66 ,  Y10T403/69 ,  Y10T403/7062 ,  Y10T403/7071

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a support apparatus that includes at least two item support rails (20) supported by support legs(21) coupled thereto by pivot coupler apparatus (18) that enables rotatble motion of a coupled support abo substantially vertical axis (13), where at least one of the item support rails(20) is a non horizontal item support rail. In certain embodiments, the couplers may be height adjust couplers that enable substantially purely vertical , translatory height adjustment of coupled support rails and/or the couplers may couple item support rails to rail support legs at an angle other than ninety degrees, Items that may be supported include but are not limited to percussion instruments (9).

Abstract translation: 本发明技术的至少一个实施例可以是支撑装置，其包括由支撑腿（21）支撑的至少两个物品支撑轨道（20），支撑腿部（21）通过枢转联接器装置（18）联接到支撑腿部， 其中所述物品支撑轨道（20）中的至少一个是非水平物品支撑轨道（13）。 在某些实施例中，耦合器可以是高度调节耦合器，其使得能够实现基本上纯耦合的支撑轨道的垂直，平移高度调节和/或耦合器可以以不同于九十度的角度将物品支撑轨道以轨道支撑腿联接到轨道支撑腿上， 支持包括但不限于打击乐器（9）。