US 12,228,725 B2
Support facility for a binocular
Verent Joseph Chan, Lehi, UT (US); and Joseph M. Johnson, Sr., Draper, UT (US)
Assigned to REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC, Lehi, UT (US)
Filed by Really Right Stuff, LLC, Lehi, UT (US)
Filed on Sep. 13, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/367,612.
Application 18/367,612 is a continuation of application No. 17/826,245, filed on May 27, 2022, granted, now 11,774,741.
Application 17/826,245 is a continuation of application No. 16/880,943, filed on May 21, 2020, granted, now 11,378,794, issued on Jul. 5, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2023/0418043 A1, Dec. 28, 2023
Int. Cl. G02B 23/18 (2006.01); F16M 11/04 (2006.01); F16M 11/24 (2006.01); F16M 13/02 (2006.01); A44B 11/00 (2006.01); F16M 11/16 (2006.01); F41G 1/30 (2006.01); G02B 23/14 (2006.01); G02B 27/36 (2006.01); G03B 17/56 (2021.01)
CPC G02B 23/18 (2013.01) [F16M 11/041 (2013.01); F16M 13/02 (2013.01); A44B 11/00 (2013.01); F16M 11/16 (2013.01); F41G 1/30 (2013.01); G02B 23/14 (2013.01); G02B 27/36 (2013.01); G03B 17/561 (2013.01)] 1 Claim
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A support facility for an optic having a barrel, the support facility comprising:
a base;
the base including a tripod connection facility;
a flexible strap having a first strap end connected to the base, and an opposed second strap end;
a tensioner connected to the base and to the second strap end;
the flexible strap, the base, and the tensioner defining an opening configured to receive the barrel;
the flexible strap including a length adjustment facility adjustable over a range of length adjustment positions;
the base having a free end with opposed guards defining a gap;
the tensioner movable between a released position to enable removal of the optic, and a secured position immobilizing the optic;
the tensioner being operable independently of the length adjustment facility such that the tensioner is movable without disrupting the position of the length adjustment facility; and
at least a portion of the tensioner being received in the gap when in the secured position.