Jason D Eads

US Patent:

20190275832, Sep 12, 2019

Filed:

Mar 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/295443

Inventors:

- Urbana IN, US
Jason D. EADS - Corydon IA, US

International Classification:

B44C 5/02
G09B 23/36
A47F 5/08
B44C 5/06
F16M 13/02

Abstract:

Mounting systems and methods, including those for mounting animal trophies, are disclosed. Embodiments can include a ball, a coupling member for coupling the animal trophy to the ball, and a base having a locking feature. The base can further include a bearing seat which is configured to support a portion of the ball and permit the ball to simultaneously rotate about three axes. Embodiments can further include a cap having a retaining feature at a first end and a second locking feature at a second end. The cap can be configured to mate with the first locking feature of the base and form a locked connection with the base. The cap can retain the ball in a position between the retaining feature and the base, providing increased force onto the ball and securing the position of the ball and animal trophy relative to the base.