Folding, low profile tripod base

Description

FIG. 1 is a front top perspective view of a folding, low profile tripod base shown in the expanded configuration.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear side elevational view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a front top perspective view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 1 in a folded configuration.

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view the tripod base shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a front top perspective view of the tripod base shown FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a top elevational view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the tripod base shown in FIG. 8.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a folding, low profile tripod base.

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Inventors:	Chun; James K. (Fremont, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Chun; James K. Fremont CA US
Appl. No.:	D/445,783
Filed:	February 15, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D16/244
Current International Class:	1605
Field of Search:	;D6/312,701 ;D16/237,240,242,243,244,245,250 ;248/166,168-171,178.1,185.1,187.1,188.6,188.9,439,440.1,441.1,448,454,456,457,458,460,569,600 ;352/243 ;396/419,428

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Assistant Examiner: Was; Leanne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Craine; Dean A.