Foundations used by consumers to build a tripod

Abstract

The two foundation embodiments ( 10 ) and ( 11 ) are unique, simple foundations that permit the consumer to exploit the inherent advantages of a tripod. The two embodiments provide a broad range of flexibility in tripod design. Said foundations permit the construction of a tripod with the potential for an almost infinite number of consumer-chosen options and designs. There is no product on the market that has all of the advantages offered by these embodiments.

1 . The tripod is broadly accepted and used by many disciplines. Said foundations exceed the present state of the art by offering two embodiments that permit the consumer to design to unique needs.  
   
   
       2 . Said foundations meet unmet needs not recognized nor realized by the present state of the art.  
   
   
       3 . Said foundations often accept generally available component parts thus permitting the consumer to create a unique tripod to meet unique consumer needs at minimum cost.  
   
   
       4 . The alternate embodiment is a foundation that includes a provision for the attachment of tripod legs and other objects to the foundation. The foundation could be made with metal, wood, PVC, or other suitable materials.  
   
   
       5 . The second embodiment is in four parts. The first part is a consumer designed foundation base. The other three parts are extension arms for the foundation with provisions for the attachment of tripod legs. The extensions are appropriately attached to the consumer's foundation. The extensions could be made with metal, wood, PVC, or other suitable materials.  
   
   
       6 . The extension arms permit the construction of a tripod meeting unique needs. More than three extension arms could be attached to a foundation should the consumer see a need to do so.