Floating platform for an electronic device

Pending Publication Date: 2019-10-17
BORNSTEIN JULIA +1
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The invention is a floating platform that can hold an electronic device on the surface of water in a way that is stable and facing out. This makes it easy for people to watch the device's display comfortably. The platform doesn't require the user to hold the device, and it is waterproof.

Problems solved by technology

Electronic devices typically do not have water-resistance to prevent damage to the sensitive electronics that make up the device.
Accordingly, users are hesitant to take these devices into bodies of water like lakes, pools, hot tubs, baths, etc.
However, these cases only serve to protect the device and do nothing to support the other abilities afforded by the electronic devices.
Such device orientation provides an uncomfortable viewing angle for the user.
Consequently, users are not able to comfortably view video entertainment on their devices while in or near water without holding them or setting the device in an area away from the water.

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[0009]As used herein, “a” or “an” may mean one or more than one of an item.

[0010]The floating platform is configured to allow a user to easily view the display of an electronic device while the platform is floating in water with the device supported by the floating platform. Referring now to FIG. 1A, floating platform 5 comprises buoyant material 10 and stand portion 15. Floating platform 5 supports electronic device 20. In the embodiment depicted, buoyant material 10 is configured in a cylindrical arrangement, but may take any shape to provide the required buoyance including cuboid, toroid, bucket shaped, etc. In some embodiments, the buoyant material may comprise a solid material such as foam or cork. The buoyant material may also comprise a combination of a solid and gas, for example the buoyant material may comprise a water-resistant housing and comprise a gas such as air. Electronic device 20 comprising display 22 is situated in a stationary position at or above the surface of ...

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Abstract

A floating platform for an electronic device is provided in order to provide a user the ability to view the display of the electronic device while the platform and electronic device are floating on water. The floating platform provides a stand capable of orienting the electronic device in an orientation suitable for viewing the display of the device while the floating platform and electronic device are situated on the water surface.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 657,310, filed Apr. 13, 2018, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a floating platform for an electronic device wherein the floating platform is capable of floating on the surface of water with an electronic device situated within or thereon. The floating platform provides a stand capable of orienting the electronic device in an orientation suitable for viewing the display of the device while the floating platform and electronic device are situated on or above the water surface.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0003]Electronic devices typically do not have water-resistance to prevent damage to the sensitive electronics that make up the device. Accordingly, users are hesitant to take these devices into bodies of water like lakes, pools, hot tubs, baths, etc. However, electroni...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B22/24
CPCB63B22/04B63B22/24A45C11/22H04B1/3888A45C2011/001A45C2011/003A45C11/00
InventorBORNSTEIN, JULIABORNSTEIN, SCOTT
OwnerBORNSTEIN JULIA