Handheld accessory for tablet computers

Abstract

A handheld accessory for tablet computers is disclosed, which comprises: a retaining component, configured with an accommodation space, that is formed inside the retaining component, and at least two claws, that are to be used for fixedly holding on to the periphery of a tablet computer; a rotary component, disposed inside the accommodation space of the retaining component while allowing the same to rotation clockwisely and counterclockwisely inside the accommodation space; and two movable brackets, mounted on the rotary component by the use of a plurality of fixing elements while allowing the two movable brackets to sway in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction on the rotary component.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to handheld accessory for tablet computers, and more particularly, to a handheld accessory that is adapted to be fixed onto the backside of a tablet computer. Moreover, the handheld accessory is configured with movable brackets that are designed for facilitating a user to grasp between his / her fingers, and thereby, to be used as a handle for the tablet computer when the handheld accessory is attached thereto. Consequently, the handheld accessory can be very helpful to a user holding the table computer for a substantial period of time. Moreover, the movable brackets can be retracted into the frame of the handheld accessory for facilitating the storage of the tablet computer when the tablet computer is not in use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Nowadays, the trend toward smaller, lighter and thinner designs over the years has presented particular challenges for electronic device to become portable devices that can be carried e...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a handheld accessory for tablet computers that can be fixed onto the backside of the tablet computer. The accessory has movable brackets that can be used as a handle for the tablet computer when attached. The accessory can also be used to support the tablet computer on a desktop while tilting it at an angle for convenient viewing. The accessory has a retaining component with claws for fixedly holding the tablet computer, a rotary component, and two movable brackets that can sway in both vertical and horizontal directions on the rotary component. The movable brackets have handles for easy gripping and the claws have pads for comfort. The accessory can be easily stored when not in use."

Problems solved by technology

Nowadays, the trend toward smaller, lighter and thinner designs over the years has presented particular challenges for electronic device to become portable devices that can be carried everywhere easily and used in all kinds of settings.

Consequently, the tablet computers is becoming more and more popular on the market, resulting that the market share of the notebook computers is decreasing.

However, those tablet computers still are too big to be grasped by hand, but most often being held and supported in the palms.

Nevertheless, the holding and supporting a tablet computers on the palms for a substantial period of time can be very tiresome, despite that the tablet computer is significantly lighter than conventional notebook computers.

Moreover, as the tablet computers are most often being used as video players or digital photo frames, it is not suitable for the tablet computers to be lay flat on the tabletop while being used for playing a video or photos.

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