Methods and apparatus to support and stabilize equipment

摘要

Methods and apparatus to support and stabilize equipment according to various aspects of the present invention include a conformable support surface mounted to a rigid base. The rigid base may comprise a connector suitably configured to attach the rigid base to a secondary supportive device or stand. The conformable support surface may be configured to receive and support a piece of equipment such as a rifle or camera without a permanent or semi-permanent connection between the cushioned support surface and the equipment.

主权项

1. A supportive device for a hand-held object, comprising:
a rigid base comprising a first side and a second side; a connector coupled to the first side of the rigid base; and a support member coupled to the rigid base and extending outward from the second side of the rigid base, wherein the support member comprises:
a cushion having an inner volume;a selectively accessible opening on a surface of the cushion wherein the selectively accessible opening is configured to provide access to the inner volume; andan upper surface sloping from a first end of the support member to a second end relative to the second side of the rigid base, wherein:
the upper surface at the first end is separated from the rigid base by a greater distance than the upper surface at the second end; andthe support member conforms to the hand-held object in response to a placement of the hand-held object on the upper surface.