Abstract: A multiuse platform and system having a flexible shape-retaining shaft for engaging, holding and pointing devices (e.g., imaging devices like cameras or video recorders). It includes a respositionable mounting system having a flexible assembly having a first end and a second end, the assembly adapted to be repetitively positioned into a plurality of orientations by moving the assembly into a first particular orientation wherein the assembly retains the particular orientation until the assembly is moved into a second particular orientation; and a first mounting head, coupled to the first end, for engaging a first mating structure.

Abstract: A multipoint reconfigurable system and method supporting a wide-variety of configurations that permit adaptation of the mounting system to the user's specific needs. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards multipoint connection bodies, monolegs, flexlegs, lanyard heads, secure connectors, snap connectors, and combinations thereof as well improved structures and methods for implementing these systems and methods. A reversible monopod includes a telescoping columnar monopod body including a proximal end and a distal end; and a coupler coupled to each the end, the coupler selected from the group consisting of a quick-connect type 1 coupler, a quick-connect type 2 coupler complementary to the quick-connect type 1 coupler, a threaded ¼?-20 stud connector, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A multiuse platform and system having a flexible shape-retaining shaft for engaging, holding and pointing devices (e.g., imaging devices like cameras or video recorders). It includes a respositionable mounting system having a flexible assembly having a first end and a second end, the assembly adapted to be repetitively positioned into a plurality of orientations by moving the assembly into a first particular orientation wherein the assembly retains the particular orientation until the assembly is moved into a second particular orientation; and a first mounting head, coupled to the first end, for engaging a first mating structure.

Abstract: A multiuse platform and system having a flexible shape-retaining shaft for engaging, holding and pointing devices (e.g., imaging devices like cameras or video recorders). It includes a respositionable mounting system having a flexible assembly having a first end and a second end, the assembly adapted to be repetitively positioned into a plurality of orientations by moving the assembly into a first particular orientation wherein the assembly retains the particular orientation until the assembly is moved into a second particular orientation; and a first mounting head, coupled to the first end, for engaging a first mating structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, including a shaft; a scoop, coupled to a distal end of the shaft, for collecting and holding a bolus of a compressible medium, the compressible medium retaining a post-compressed shape when operated from a proximal end of the shaft; and a former, coupled to the scoop and mating with the scoop, for molding and compressing the bolus into a generally spherical ball retained within the scoop. A method for forming a throwable ball, includes scooping a bolus of a compressible medium with a scoop coupled to a distal end of a shaft, the compressible medium retaining a post-compressed shape; and molding compressively the bolus into the scoop using a former coupled to the distal end, wherein the molding step creates the ball retained in the scoop when a user operates a proximal end of the shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, including a shaft; a scoop, coupled to a distal end of the shaft, for collecting and holding a bolus of a compressible medium, the compressible medium retaining a post-compressed shape when operated from a proximal end of the shaft; and a former, coupled to the scoop and mating with the scoop, for molding and compressing the bolus into a generally spherical ball retained within the scoop. A method for forming a throwable ball, includes scooping a bolus of a compressible medium with a scoop coupled to a distal end of a shaft, the compressible medium retaining a post-compressed shape; and molding compressively the bolus into the scoop using a former coupled to the distal end, wherein the molding step creates the ball retained in the scoop when a user operates a proximal end of the shaft.

Abstract: A keyboard support system includes a tool-less, adjustable, in-board clamping apparatus for clamping a track to a base. The clamping apparatus includes clamps each having a clamp top slidable relative to and releasably engageable with a clamp bottom to clamp the track and the base therebetween. A clamp knob is adjustable to tighten and secure the clamp top and clamp bottom together. A positioning apparatus includes a slide coupled to the track for horizontal adjustment. The slide is connected to a shuttle which is coupled to an height adjustment arm for vertical height adjustment by an indexing rod. A keyboard tray for holding a keyboard is connected to a tray support which is coupled to the height adjustment arm for pitch adjustment by a guide rod. A clenching mechanism couples the movements of the indexing rod and guide rod and exerts a biasing force to bias the indexing rod and guide rod at selected height and pitch positions.

Abstract: A keyboard positioning apparatus for supporting a keyboard tray does not require complex mounting mechanisms or drilling holes in the support base such as a desk. A specific embodiment employs a desktop apparatus that includes a tray guide supported on the base and having a pair of spaced guide members. A tray rail has a pair of rail members each slidably engaging one of the pair of spaced guide members to slide between a front and a rear of the rail members. Each rail member has at least two rollers for providing rolling motion of the rail members on the base. The tray is coupled to the tray rail for supporting a keyboard. Another specific embodiment employs a tool-less, adjustable, out-board clamping mechanism for releasably mounting the apparatus underneath the desk without requiring holes to be drilled in the base. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced brackets and a pair of clamps releasably coupling the pair of spaced brackets nondestructively underneath the base.