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Stands and methods of making and using the same

a technology applied in the field of making and using the same, can solve the problems of deficiencies in the known devices for supporting such items

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-03-14
PHIFER INC
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The invention is a stand that can hold items such as electronic devices and documents. It consists of a base plate that supports the stand and a platform assembly that can be adjusted in angle relative to the base plate. The stand also has hinge assemblies that connect the base plate to the platform assembly. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and adjustable stand for holding various items in a convenient and comfortable position.

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However, known devices for supporting such items have deficiencies.

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[0044]Hereinafter, aspects of the invention in accordance with various embodiments will be described. As used herein, any term in the singular may be interpreted to be in the plural, and alternatively, any term in the plural may be interpreted to be in the singular.

[0045]The invention provides stands, i.e., supports, and methods of making and using the same. The stands described may be used to hold a wide variety of personal electronic devices such as an electronic tablet computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), land phone, smart phone, car phone, computer terminal, texting device, satellite radio device, voice over IP device, and / or any other mobile user device as well as other items, such as books, recipes or other documents, for example.

[0046]FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing various details of a stand 200 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0047]As shown in FIG. 1, the stand 200 includes a base plate 210 and a platform assembly 290. The platform...

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The invention is directed to stands and methods for making the same. The stand is provided to hold an item such as an electronic device and / or a document. The stand may include (1) a base plate provided to support the stand on a support surface and / or by a user holding the base plate; (2) a plurality of hinge assemblies connected to the base plate; and (3) a platform assembly pivotally connected to the hinge assemblies, such that the angular disposition of the platform assembly is adjustable relative to the base plate.

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STANDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME RELATED PATENT APPLICATION AND PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 62 / 099,620 filed Jan. 5, 2015, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to stands to support a personal electronic device, document and / or other item.[0003]Various devices have been used in the past to support personal electronic devices, such as an electronic tablet computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), as well as books, documents, and various other items, for example. However, known devices for supporting such items have deficiencies.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The invention is directed to stands and methods for making the same. The stand is provided to hold an item such as an electronic device and / or a document. The stand may include (1) a base plate provided to support the stand on a support surface and / or...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16M11/20A47B23/00A47B23/04A45F5/00
CPCA47B2023/049A45F2200/0525A45F2200/0516F16M11/2021A47B23/043A47B23/002A45F5/00A47B23/044F16M11/041F16M11/10F16M11/38F16M13/00F16M2200/022H04M1/04E05Y2999/00
Inventor PHIFER, BEVERLYBAKER, TANYAFRETWELL, TONYLOVELADY, DAVIDSPRAYBERRY, MARSHAWILLIAMS, CHRISTIANWILSON, TIMOTHYGRAMMER, THOMAS
Owner PHIFER INC