A bird feeder apparatus may have a retaining mechanism including a surface fastener coupled to a surface, a lower leveling bracket coupled to the surface fastener, and an upper leveling bracket coupled to the lower leveling bracket and the surface fastener. A stationary pole may be coupled to the retaining mechanism. The stationary pole may have one or more slots. A moving pole may be coupled to the stationary pole. The moving pole may be capable of movement, such as telescopic movement, with respect to the stationary pole. The moving pole may have a handle coupled to the moving pole and extending through the one or more slots.

A bird feeder apparatus may have a retaining mechanism including a surface fastener coupled to a surface, a lower leveling bracket coupled to the surface fastener, and an upper leveling bracket coupled to the lower leveling bracket and the surface fastener. A stationary pole may be coupled to the retaining mechanism. The stationary pole may have one or more slots. A moving pole may be coupled to the stationary pole. The moving pole may be capable of movement, such as telescopic movement, with respect to the stationary pole. The moving pole may have a handle coupled to the moving pole and extending through the one or more slots.

A tripod includes: a hub defining a set of leg mounts; a set of legs configured to telescopically extend from the hub and couple to the set of leg mounts; a center column including a spherical end; and a head pivotably coupled to the spherical end. The head further includes: a base section; a camera platform arranged over the base section; a set of flanges extending below the base section and extending around the spherical end; a hat arranged over the spherical end; a pivot control ring arranged about the base section, configured to drive the hat into the spherical end to fix the head on the spherical end responsive to rotation in a first direction about the base section, and configured to retract the hat from the spherical end to unlock the head from the spherical end responsive to rotation in a second direction about the base section.

A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to the boat accessory. A lifting actuator is provided with an extender rod having an anti-buckling plate provided thereabout. The lifting actuator raises and lowers the inner or outer column that is coupled to the boat accessory.

A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to the boat accessory. A lifting actuator is provided with an extender rod having an anti-buckling plate provided thereabout. The lifting actuator raises and lowers the inner or outer column that is coupled to the boat accessory.

For common Laptop Computer or Notebook Computer, this present invention enables the Monitor Screen part of the computer body adjustable in height but remain attached to the rest of the computer body which usually includes keyboard. This present invention will limit it's Claim applicable only to Laptop or Notebook Computers, not to Desktop Computers nor Mobile Phones. It is common these days, that Laptop or Notebook Computers have pre-installed camera on top center of the monitor screen.

This present invention enables the user to bring the pre-installed camera to the eye level, capturing more desirable eye level angle of the user-presenter in online communication.

A stand for use with a laptop or portable computing device, such as, but not limited to, a MacBook. The stand elevates a laptop or portable computing device up off a desk or table top, reducing neck strain in the user and creating a more comfortable work setting. An adjustable-height stem connects a base and platform. The base also may be used alone, and comprises means for support the bottom of a computer stand. The base also may comprise storage space or shelves.

A fishing rod stand assembly utilizes a fishing rod support configured to retained by a fishing rod support tripod. The fishing rod support comprises a shaft that extends from an insert end to a yolk end having a Y-shaped yoke to retain a fishing rod therein. The fishing rod support tripod has a leg hub and an arm hub configured to receive the fishing rod support shaft. The leg hub and/or the arm hub have flanges that are configured to flex radially outward to receive and retain the shaft which enables insertion of various diameter shafts. Three legs extend out from the leg hub and support arms extend from the arm hub to support arm couplings coupled with each of the legs. The tripod has a pair of fixed legs and an angle adjustable leg that can be pivoted about the leg hub and be retained in an offset angle for placement on uneven surfaces.

A tripod suitable for travel.

A tripod suitable for travel.