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Stand for supporting a portable electronic device

a technology for supporting a portable electronic device and a stand, which is applied in the direction of machine supports, support structures, domestic objects, etc., can solve the problem of no comfortable or convenient way to place or position the portable electronic devi

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-03
ROYZ MIRASLAV
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Enables comfortable and extended viewing of video content without the need to hold the device, allowing users to maintain the screen at optimal viewing angles between 45 and 80 degrees, and can be easily converted between positions for different orientations and uses.

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However, to watch a video or full feature film, there is no comfortable or convenient way to place or position the portable electronic device for extended viewing other than to lay it flat on a surface.

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[0027]Referring to FIGS. 1-13 there is shown a stand in accordance with the present invention, generally indicated at 10. Stand 10 preferably is engaged with a portable device, such as a portable electronic device 12. Stand 10 preferably is substantially permanently secured to electronic device 12, but the engagement may, alternatively, be temporary. Portable electronic device 12 preferably is any suitable handheld electronic device that includes a screen 14 and a central processing unit (not shown). Device 12 is capable of displaying an image, such as a video image 16, on screen 14. Such video images 16 potentially are of an extended or protracted nature such that it can become onerous for a user to hold device 12 to watch the entire video image 16 from beginning to end. For example, the video image 16 may be a music video, a film clip, a full-length feature film, a television show, a live stream or a readable electronic book. Normally to watch such a video image 16, the user would...

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Abstract

The present invention is a stand for supporting a portable device at an inclined angle relative to a flat surface. The stand includes a frame that is securable to the device and a support secured to the frame. The support is movable in an aperture in the frame between a collapsed position and an erected position. A first portion of the support extends outwardly beyond an exterior surface of the frame, when in the erected position, and engages the flat surface. A second portion of the support remains parallel to the interior surface of the frame when in both the collapsed and erected positions. A tether is connectable to the frame to suspend the device from a vertical flat surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention relates generally to accessories for electronic devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a stand for portable electronic devices capable of displaying video images. Specifically, the invention relates to a stand that is securable to a portable electronic device and is movable from a collapsed position to an erected position when a video image is to be viewed for an extended period of time. When in the erected position, the stand is able to support the electronic device at an inclined angle relative to a flat surface in either of a portrait mode and a landscape mode.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]The capabilities of portable electronic devices such as cell phones, smart phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) have been advancing rapidly over the past few years. Many of these devices are able to play videos, music videos and movies on their high definition screens. These devices are also no...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F1/16H05K7/00H05K7/16
CPCF16M11/10F16M13/005H04M1/0214H04M1/04F16M13/02F16M13/00
Inventor ROYZ, MIRASLAVROYZ, PAVELDICKIE, ROBERT G.
Owner ROYZ MIRASLAV