As one of the examples, one of the main features is that the setup is small enough that it can live with the camera full-time, and carried around by the user. The legs fold into a very compact size that fit within the footprint of the camera, used for any type camera, e.g. compact point-and-shoot camera,...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7780126?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7780126 - Modified tripod and “multi-pod” for cameras and other equipment
Modified tripod and “multi-pod” for cameras and other equipment
