Abstract: A control handle for mounting on a forward end of a tail section of a crane having a crane pivot axis includes a normally-engaged brake mechanism thereon for maintaining the control handle in a fixed position until disengaged by an operator, the control handle when disengaged being rotatable about a pivot axis parallel to the crane pivot axis. A crane assembly incorporating the control handle includes a wheeled dolly, a telescopic crane pivotably mounted on the wheeled dolly about a crane pivot axis, the telescopic crane having a forward end, and a rearward end opposite the forward end, a telescopic boom at the forward end, and a tail section at the rearward end. The control handle is mounted on the forward end of the tail section.

Abstract: A control handle for mounting on a forward end of a tail section of a crane having a crane pivot axis includes a normally-engaged brake mechanism thereon for maintaining the control handle in a fixed position until disengaged by an operator, the control handle when disengaged being rotatable about a pivot axis parallel to the crane pivot axis. A crane assembly incorporating the control handle includes a wheeled dolly, a telescopic crane pivotably mounted on the wheeled dolly about a crane pivot axis, the telescopic crane having a forward end, and a rearward end opposite the forward end, a telescopic boom at the forward end, and a tail section at the rearward end. The control handle is mounted on the forward end of the tail section.

Abstract: A camera rig with a center-of-gravity correction system, which includes an adjustable shoulder platform, a camera platform connected to the shoulder platform, and an abdominal support system connected to the camera platform. The camera platform is vertically, horizontally, and pivotably movable relative to the shoulder platform, and includes a mechanism for providing center-of-gravity correction for a camera mounted thereon. The abdominal support system is horizontally and vertically adjustable relative to the camera platform.

Abstract: A camera rig with a center-of-gravity correction system, which includes an adjustable shoulder platform, a camera platform connected to the shoulder platform, and an abdominal support system connected to the camera platform. The camera platform is vertically, horizontally, and pivotably movable relative to the shoulder platform, and includes a mechanism for providing center-of-gravity correction for a camera mounted thereon. The abdominal support system is horizontally and vertically adjustable relative to the camera platform.

Abstract: A head for mounting a camera on a tripod or jib includes an elongated base plate mountable on a tripod or a jib for a panning motion, a support column extending vertically from the top surface of the base plate, a carrier arm having a longitudinal axis extending between its first and second ends and being pivotably mounted at its first end to the top of the support column, a camera platform movably mounted on the carrier arm, and a pan and tilt handle operatively connected to the camera platform for tilting the camera platform. The position of the camera platform is adjustable along the axis of the carrier arm. The camera platform is configured to allow adjustment of the camera's position thereon for balancing the camera's center of gravity.

Abstract: An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the first end of the C-shape and a bottom portion at the second end of the C-shape. A monopod, made up of a plurality of elongated sections arranged in a telescopic manner to extend the length of the monopod, is operatively secured to the bottom of the C-shape. An adjustable camera mounting plate is secured to the body member. An elongated handle is secured to the body member by a universal joint for movably securing a first end of the handle member to the body member so that the handle member is movable in all directions. Weights may be secured to the body member to balance a camera on the mounting plate so that the camera is stabilized when the stabilization device is moved in any direction.

Abstract: An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the first end of the C-shape and a bottom portion at the second end of the C-shape. A monopod, made up of a plurality of elongated sections arranged in a telescopic manner to extend the length of the monopod, is operatively secured to the bottom of C-shape. An adjustable camera mounting plate is secured to the body member. An elongated handle is secured to the body member by a universal joint for movably securing a first end of the handle member to the body member so that the handle member is movable in all directions. Weights may be secured to the body member to balance a camera on the mounting plate so that the camera is stabilized when the stabilization device is moved in any direction.

Abstract: An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the first end of the C-shape and a bottom portion at the second end of the C-shape. A monopod, made up of a plurality of elongated sections arranged in a telescopic manner to extend the length of the monopod, is operatively secured to the bottom of the C-shape. An adjustable camera mounting plate is secured to the body member. An elongated handle is secured to the body member by a universal joint for movably securing a first end of the handle member to the body member so that the handle member is movable in all directions. Weights may be secured to the body member to balance a camera on the mounting plate so that the camera is stabilized when the stabilization device is moved in any direction.

Abstract: An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator. The stabilization system includes a body member having a generally C-shape with a first end at one end of the C-shape and a second end at the other end of the C-shape with a top portion at the first end of the C-shape and a bottom portion at the second end of the C-shape. A monopod, made up of a plurality of elongated sections arranged in a telescopic manner to extend the length of the monopod, is operatively secured to the bottom of C-shape. An adjustable camera mounting plate is secured to the mounting plate to the body member. An elongated handle is secured to the body member by a universal joint for movably securing a first end of the handle member to the body member so that the handle member is movable in all directions. Weights may be secured to the body member to balance a camera on the mounting plate so that the camera is stabilized when the stabilization device is moved in any direction.

Abstract: A one-piece blind nut, usable for flush attachment to a workpiece by axially collapsing the nut through the use of a mandrel and an anvil, includes a body member with an internally threaded end portion which receives the threaded end portion of the mandrel. An aperture of predetermined diameter is provided in the workpiece, and the blind nut, assembled to the mandrel, is inserted through the aperture. The end of the nut opposite the threaded portion includes a serrated exterior portion which is used to secure the blind nut to the workpiece in a non-rotating relationship without the use of a countersink in the workpiece.