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Meter stand

a technology for meters and stands, applied in wash stands, scaffold accessories, light supports, etc., can solve the problems of not being able to easily read the display of multi-meters, not being able to change the settings or mode of operation of multi-meters, and few horizontal flat surfaces

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-22
METER MATE
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[0008] In yet another embodiment, the meter stand includes the arm assembly detachably connected to a stand assembly. The stand assembly includes an arm hingedly connected to two support members. The arm includes a first end having a socket attachment for detachably connecting to the arm assembly and a second end hingedly connected to the two support

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However, many environments have few if any horizontal flat surfaces on which the multi-meter may be placed during use.
Thus, the multi-meter may be placed in a location where the display of the multi-meter is not easily readable by the user.
Further, in environments where the only horizontal flat surfaces would place the nodes of interest beyond the reach of the two electronic probes, the user is typically forced to attempt to hold the meter while manipulating the two electronic probes with her two hands.
Further, even if the user is able to hold the meter and manipulate the probes at the same time, he may not be able to easily read the display of the multi-meter or change the settings or mode of operation of the multi-meter.

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[0025] The embodiments set forth below represent the necessary information to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention and illustrate the best mode of practicing the invention. Upon reading the following description in light of the accompanying drawing figures, those skilled in the art will understand the concepts of the invention and will recognize applications of these concepts not particularly addressed herein. It should be understood that these concepts and applications fall within the scope of the disclosure and the accompanying claims.

[0026]FIG. 1 illustrates an arm assembly 10 of a meter stand according to one embodiment of the present invention. The arm assembly 10 includes a meter attachment assembly 12 for holding a meter 14, such as a multi-meter, voltmeter, or the like. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the meter attachment assembly 12 includes three slotted members 16-20. The first slotted member 16 includes a first portion 16A having a slot 16B and a second p...

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A meter stand is provided for holding a meter such as a multi-meter. In general, the meter stand includes an arm assembly detachably connected to a base member. The arm assembly includes a meter attachment assembly for holding the meter, a first arm attached to the meter attachment assembly, and a second arm hingedly connected to the first arm. The second arm also includes a socket attachment that detachably connects the arm assembly to the base member. In one embodiment, the base member is a magnetic base member. In another embodiment, the base member includes a clamp assembly. In yet another embodiment, the base member includes a stand assembly. The stand assembly can be used to support the meter stand on a substantially flat surface or a vertical surface or used in combination with a neck strap to support the meter stand around a user's neck.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a meter stand for holding a meter, such a multi-meter, and more particularly relates to a meter stand having an arm assembly that is detachable from a base member. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Portable meters, such as a common handheld multi-meter, are used in various environments and for various purposes. When using a multi-meter to measure voltage, current, and / or resistance, a user typically places the multi-meter on a table top, the ground, or some other horizontal flat surface such that his hands are free to grasp the two electronic probes of the multi-meter. However, many environments have few if any horizontal flat surfaces on which the multi-meter may be placed during use. Thus, the multi-meter may be placed in a location where the display of the multi-meter is not easily readable by the user. Further, in environments where the only horizontal flat surfaces would place the nodes of interest beyond the reach...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/00A45F5/00A47G23/02F16M11/00F16M13/02F16M13/04G01R1/04G01R15/12
CPCA45F5/00A45F5/02A45F2003/007A45F2005/006A45F2200/0516F16M11/00G01R15/12F16M11/046F16M11/105F16M11/2021F16M13/02F16M13/04G01R1/04F16M11/045
Inventor AVERY, BRYAN K.
Owner METER MATE
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