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Ergonomic tablet holder, stand, packaging

a tablet computer and ergonomic technology, applied in the field of ergonomic protective holders, can solve the problems of easy damage, slippage, and relatively expensive tablet computers used by children at home and in schools, and the current selection of covers offers very little protection

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-01-01
JARKE JOSEPH
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a utility application claiming priority of U.S. provisional application with the same title as a patent application filed on 27 Jun. 2012. The invention relates to ergonomic protective holders for tablet computers, such as the Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy tablet, that offer varying degrees of protection against damage and interference. The holders provide a solution for parents, teachers, and people with disabilities who want to use tablets in their everyday environments. The invention also includes a lightweight, water-resistant, bacteria-resistant, easily manufacturable, and customizable multifunctional packaging for tablet computers that allows for a smaller carbon footprint. The invention also provides a solution for users who want to have better grasp of the device while using it. The technical effects of the invention include providing protection against damage and interference, making it easier to use the tablet in various environments, and allowing for better ergonomic holding and interfacing with the tablet.

Problems solved by technology

Tablets such as the Apple's iPad or the Barnes and Noble Nook, or the Amazon Kimble or the recently announced MicroSoft Surface are generally thin and lightweight, and can be slippery and are prone to damage.
For example, relatively expensive tablet computers are being by used by children at home and in schools.
The current selection of covers offers very little protection in the case of an accidental or careless drop or spill.
When dropped the screen can easily crack or break or the corners of the tablet can be dented causing a crack on the glass screen.
The small bezels on these devices and available cases can also make it more difficult for not just children and the disabled to use the tablet without interfering with the display screen of the tablet—particularly those with touch screens.

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[0069]FIG. 11 illustrates a further embodiment 50 of the holder illustrated in FIG. 4. This embodiment employs a raised section 70 for a wrist rest. In some embodiments the wrist wrest may be a permanent fixture. In other embodiments like the one shown the wrist rest 70 is removable. FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment where the wrist rest is held in place with force fit plugs 72 made of the same material as the wrist rest 70 and / or holder frame 52.

[0070]FIG. 12 illustrates the embodiment of the holder 50 of FIG. 11 with the wrist rest removed showing the connection orifices 74. FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of the wrist rest 70. Where the force fit plugs 72 are either permanent fixtures or are removable 76.

[0071]FIG. 14 illustrates a multipositional riser 80 for mounting on the backside 51 of the holder 50. In some positions forcefit plugs 82 are employed in other positions forcefit plugs 84 are employed.

[0072]FIG. 15 illustrates the backside 51 of an embodiment of a holder with or...

embodiment 250

[0083]FIG. 27 illustrates an alternative embodiment 250 of the holder constructed of three layers of sheet foam. In this embodiment 250 the top layer 270 has extended tabs 252 and 254 which further ensure secure holding of the mobile device.

[0084]FIG. 28 illustrates a side view of the holder of FIG. 27 along cut line G. This figure illustrates a three sheet foam layer construction 270, 272 and 274. It also illustrates perforations 258 which allow airflow and heat transfer through the back of the holder 252.

[0085]FIG. 29 illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 27 with a mobile device 12 in place.

[0086]FIG. 30 illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 27 with a mobile device 12 in place and also with a cover insert 260 covering the mobile device 12 when not in use.

[0087]FIG. 31 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a holder 300 with a riser stand 304. In the embodiment shown, the riser bottom surface 306 is angled so that it rests flat on a flat surface. Additionally the side 312 of the sheet ...

embodiment 530

[0096]FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 illustrates an alternative embodiment 530 with a slot 517 in the rests 534 and 535 for holding the tablet holder 533 in a vertical position and a second slot 516 for holding the tablet holder 532 at an angle. In alternative embodiments the rest may be a single piece 534 as seen in FIG. 44 rather than two pieces 534 and 535 as illustrated in FIG. 45.

[0097]Although the figures and description herein describe an embodiment utilizing a round circuit board that separates into four sub-boards, the disclosure is not so limited and any shape of circuit board with any number of sub-boards may be utilized without departing from the spirit of the disclosure.

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Abstract

A high-density foam tablet holder provides protection for the tablet as part of a packaging solution and provides an ergonomic holding interface for the user when held by hand or in a plurality of stand positions. In larger configurations the holder can also provide a desktop or laptop surface for a laptop computer.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a utility application claiming priority of U.S. provisional application with the same title Ser. No. 61 / 665,244 filed on 27 Jun. 2012.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to ergonomic protective holders for tablets such as the Apple iPad or iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy tablet or phone.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Tablets such as the Apple's iPad or the Barnes and Noble Nook, or the Amazon Kimble or the recently announced MicroSoft Surface are generally thin and lightweight, and can be slippery and are prone to damage. There are a number of covers and tablet holders available that offer varying degrees of protection. With the proliferation of tablet computers in different environments there is a need to provide different types of protection for the devices in some of these environments.[0004]For example, relatively expensive tablet computers are being by used by children at home and in schools. ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/02
CPCB65D81/022A45C5/02A45C11/00A45C2011/003A45C2200/15G06F1/1628G06F2200/1633
Inventor JARKE, JOSEPH
Owner JARKE JOSEPH