Electronic device holder designed to fit the user's body
The cushion support with adaptive curvatures and adjustable features addresses the instability of existing stands, enhancing user comfort and reducing health risks by stabilizing devices and improving ergonomic interaction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CO2025/000003
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing portable electronic device stands do not adequately adapt to the contours of the user's body, leading to instability and potential health issues such as cervical strain and discomfort during prolonged use.
A cushion support with a curved molding that conforms to the user's thorax or lap, featuring triple concave and convex curvatures for supine, semi-supine, and seated positions, along with an adjustable stand and removable mouse holder for enhanced ergonomics and stability.
Provides stable and comfortable interaction with electronic devices, reducing fatigue, minimizing device movement, and optimizing screen viewing angles to prevent neck and eye strain.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] SUPPORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ADAPTED TO THE BODY OF THE
[0002] USER
[0003] DESCRIPTION
[0004] 1.0 FIELD OF INVENTION
[0005] The present invention relates to a support for electronic devices, more particularly, to a support for electronic devices that adapts to the contours of the thorax or lap of the body in a supine, semi-supine or sitting position.
[0006] 2.0 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0007] In the state of the art, we can find a wide variety of stands for portable electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, and others. Some are simple, while others are more versatile, adjustable, and can be used for different types of devices. Some stands are specifically designed for reading in bed, others for placing on a user's lap, and others for a desk or table. Some stands used for portable electronic devices are sturdy, large, and difficult to transport. These stands come in materials such as plastic, metal, or wood, but we can also see some with padded materials.
[0008] For example, patent No. US9642454B2 refers to a padded cushion with different support sides, said cushion can be used on a flat surface or on a user's lap, although, unlike the present invention, the padded cushion of the technique does not comprise a curved molding that can adapt to the contours of a user's body, which would give it stability if the user wants to adapt it to his or her lap, in addition, the cushion of the mentioned patent does not reach the viewing angle that a user in a seated position needs to see his or her device without suffering cervical damage or vision strain.
[0009] Another variation is presented in patent No. US9578941B2, which describes a support cushion comprising four planar members that, when connected, form a triangular prism that can be used to support a portable electronic device in different configurations. Like the previous patent, the support cushion does not describe a lower surface with a curved molding that adapts to the contours of a user's body, as we will see in the description of the present invention. Another variation is presented in patent No.US8910838B2 consisting of a device for supporting objects with a base having a padded lower surface, said surface being a flat surface that does not comprise curvatures that structure a molding that can adapt to the contours of the thorax or the lap of a user, which is elemental for a greater interface with the user and the cushion body, since said curved molding helps with the distribution of the weight of the cushion, resulting in a greater contact area and a feeling of less load during the use of the cushion of the present invention.
[0010] Another variety is presented in patent No. US7830661B2 which consists of an article for holding a computer on a user's lap, which, like the other patents, said surface is flat and does not comprise curvatures that structure a curved molding that can adapt to the contours of the thorax or the lap of a user, as will be seen below in the present invention.
[0011] The prolonged use of portable electronic devices can have several health consequences if not carried out comfortably. Therefore, as already stated, the essence of the present invention is to comprise a curved molding that adapts to the contours of the chest or lap of a user in a supine, semi-supine, or seated position, not found in the aforementioned patents. In addition, the present invention has other essential features that improve the interface and interaction between the portable electronic device and the user, which will be seen in more detail in the description.
[0012] It is worth mentioning that this application is a continuation of the Colombian patent with number NC2022 / 0015910, filed on November 4, 2022 and entitled "Ergonomic Cushion for Supporting Portable Electronic Devices"
[0013] 3.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The present invention relates to a support for a variety of portable electronic devices (laptop, tablet, e-readers, mobile phone, etc.), consisting of a cushion body with different surfaces, curves and inclinations, which improves the supine (lying down or reclining), semi-supine (Fowler's position or semi-sitting) or seated (sitting) position of a user when interacting with any portable electronic device.
[0015] The cushion body comprises a first surface located at the bottom with a curved molding that adapts to the contours of the chest and lap of the user's body for correct posture in a supine, semi-supine, or seated position; allowing a stable and secure interface. Taking into account that the support can be used in any position, for example, lying in bed or sitting, the present invention shows two preferred embodiments that make up said curved molding and that will be shown in more detail in the embodiments and in the illustrative figures of the present invention. The first embodiment, which forms a curved molding, consists of a triple concave support curvature and two symmetrical concave surfaces, and the second embodiment, which forms a curved molding, consists of a convex curvature with a support area.
[0016] The curved molding with a triple concave curvature adapts to the contours of the user's upper body in the supine or semi-supine position. It also includes a central notch with two symmetrical concave surfaces on its sides, where the user's upper leg area (either on the thigh or quadriceps femoris muscle) is positioned. This triple concave curvature allows for great comfort, and a user can also change positions. For example, the curved molding of the cushion body can be placed on the user's chest, and if desired, can be changed to the user's lap. Furthermore, the triple concave curvature allows for stability when a user moves, because it conforms to the user's body, minimizing movement of the electronic device holder.The depth of the triple concave curvature creates two limiting surfaces on the sides of the cushion body, these surfaces allow a user's body to fit, creating a stable and secure interface.
[0017] Alternatively, the curved molding with a convex curvature improves a user's sitting position when interacting with a portable electronic device by adapting to the contours of a seated user's chest or lap. Considering that the sitting position is the most favorable posture for a person using a portable electronic device, the curved molding with a convex curvature is intended to improve the working position of a user who does not have a desk, table, or other surface suitable for maintaining a suitable position. The present invention allows for a more comfortable sitting position, as it helps reduce body fatigue, decreases energy expenditure, and increases stability during actions and interactions with an electronic device.
[0018] The convexly curved molding is configured to fit between the user's legs, meaning it sits in the center of the cushion's lower surface. The front of the convex curvature includes a concave support area where the user's pelvis is positioned to stabilize the cushion's movement.
[0019] The cushion body also comprises an upper surface. The upper surface has an incline that starts at the top of a rear surface and descends toward a front surface where it meets a protrusion that limits the portable electronic device to prevent it from falling. Said upper surface has an angle of inclination between 25 and 45 degrees that elevates the back of a portable electronic device to optimize screen viewing, avoiding eye strain and neck pain, and also to allow easy access to the keyboard.
[0020] This protrusion is configured to limit the forward slippage of a portable electronic device, and also allows the user to rest their wrists while using a portable electronic device. The protrusion on the top surface can be made of the same material as the cushion with a softer, more cushioned surface, or it can be made as a separate piece with a resilient or flexible material to allow a user to rest their wrists and hands, such as silicone, EVA, rubber, or some other type of elastomer.
[0021] The inclined upper surface also consists of a first depression with a series of support slots, located in the central portion, where an adjustable support for portable electronic devices is located; and two lateral depressions, each containing an anchoring mechanism that connects to a removable computer mouse holder.
[0022] The adjustable support is connected within the first depression by a connector means so that it can be positioned when necessary and stored when it is not necessary to increase the inclination of a portable electronic device. Therefore, the central depression is configured to accommodate an adjustable support that can increase the height of the angle relative to the inclined upper surface.
[0023] The adjustable support comprises a fixed base, a folding base, a support base, and at least two axes, which are pivotally connected to adjust the height of the portable electronic device. Some features of the adjustable support will be shown in more detail in the embodiments and figures illustrating the present invention. The adjustable support can be made of rigid material such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polypropylene (PP), aluminum, or metal derivatives or the like.
[0024] The adjustable stand is positioned within the first depression so that it can be positioned for use when necessary and stored when it is not necessary to increase the inclination of a portable electronic device. The adjustable stand rests on a series of support slots arranged within the first depression and is positioned in at least one angular position so that a portable electronic device can be raised to different positions, increasing the ergonomics of the present invention. The adjustable stand is configured with at least two angular positions that can be raised in a range of 5 to 40 degrees with respect to the inclined upper surface.
[0025] An anchoring mechanism sits in each lateral depression of the inclined upper surface, connecting a removable computer mouse holder (a pointer for clicking on a computer screen), optimizing the interaction between the user and the portable electronic device. The removable computer mouse holder is configured to freely hold a computer mouse only when a user requires its use.
[0026] This removable computer mouse support connects to any of the lateral depressions of the cushion body by means of the anchoring mechanism, which allows a user to attach and remove said removable mouse support whenever required. This anchoring mechanism is configured on the right and left sides of the cushion body so that it can be used by both left- and right-handed users. The preferred material for the development of the removable computer mouse support can be a rigid material, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), aluminum, metal alloys, or similar; which provides firmness to the movement of the computer mouse.
[0027] Another surface of the cushion body is the back surface, which includes a slot-shaped opening in the upper region, allowing a user to grip the cushion body while moving it from one location to another. This opening may include a handle made of any durable material so that a user can more firmly grasp the cushion body.
[0028] Two other surfaces that make up the cushion body are the side surfaces which border the lower surface with curved molding so that the user can hold the cushion body stably. In addition, on the side surfaces the user can rest a computer mouse by means of the removable support that will be seen in more detail in the description of the embodiments and in the illustrative drawings.
[0029] The present invention may be manufactured by injection or molding with expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam, with a coated polyurethane (PU) foam, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam, expanded polystyrene (EPS), or the like. Any of these examples may be the preferred material for the present invention; however, the invention may be manufactured with any material that meets the aforementioned characteristics.
[0030] This invention can also be manufactured as an inflatable stand specifically designed to provide a stable and comfortable surface for placing a portable electronic device, especially when used in an environment where there are no supporting surfaces. The inflatable stand is a way of converting the present invention into a more portable stand that is easier to transport and store, since it can be inflated and deflated by means of a nozzle, folded when not in use, and stored in any suitcase or handbag since it takes up less space when deflated. The inflatable stand can include an elevation support that sits on the inclined upper surface that allows the portable electronic device to be elevated for better ventilation, thus preventing overheating of a portable electronic device.
[0031] The inflatable support can be made of a durable and flexible material that can withstand air pressure and repeated use, such as lightweight PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), nylon, polyester and vinyl, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene Fabric), or similar plastic.
[0032] 4.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS
[0033] The present invention relates to a support for a variety of portable electronic devices (laptop, tablet, e-readers, mobile phone, etc.), consisting of a cushion body with different surfaces, curves and inclinations, which improves the supine, semi-supine or seated position of a user when interacting with any portable electronic device.
[0034] In the following description of the illustrations, various embodiments are presented by way of example, which may be used, combined, or added to, as best suits their construction, without limiting the scope of the invention. The terminology used in the following description is exemplary and is not intended to be limiting. In some cases, known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail.
[0035] It is worth mentioning that the portable electronic device, illustrated in the figures as an example, is a laptop computer (100) comprising a keyboard (101) and a screen (102) in addition to buttons, a camera, among other accessories not detailed. Said laptop computer (100) is an illustrative example that represents a portable electronic device, without forgetting that the present invention can be used for any other portable electronic device (tablet, electronic reader, mobile phone, etc.) that requires a support to be displayed.
[0036] In Figure 1, a cushion body (200) is illustrated comprising an upper surface (210), a lower surface (220); a front surface (230), a rear surface (240), and two side surfaces (250a and 250b). The lower surface (220) is comprised of a curved molding adapted to the contours of the chest and / or lap of a user's body, then in Figures 2 to 5 two preferred embodiments comprising said curved molding are shown.
[0037] Figures 2 and 3 show a first embodiment, illustrating a triple concave curvature molding (221) formed by three curves (221a, 221b and 221c) extending longitudinally from the front surface (230) towards the rear surface (240), where it meets a central notch (222c) having on its sides two symmetrical concave surfaces (222a and 222b) in the form of a notch extending from the rear surface (240) towards the triple concave curvature (221), where the upper area of the legs of a user (in the thigh or quadriceps femoris muscle) is positioned. Said triple concave curvature (221) starts near the right lateral surface (250b) and ends near the left lateral surface (250a) leaving on each side a barrier (223) where it adapts to the contours of a user's thorax, improving the supine or semi-supine position.
[0038] On the other hand, Figures 4 and 5 show a second embodiment, illustrating a molding with convex curvature (224), comprised in the lower surface (220), which starts from the left side surface (250a) by a first concave curvature (225a), and continues extending convexly through the central area until it ends with a second concave curvature (225b) towards the right side surface (250b), said convex curvature (224) extends longitudinally from the rear surface (240) towards the front surface (230) where it meets a support area (226) in concave shape to position the pelvis of a user, which extends from the front surface (230) towards said convex curvature (224) adapted to the contours of the body of a user in a sitting position.
[0039] In Figure 1, the upper surface (210) has an inclination that starts from the highest part of the rear surface (240) and descends towards the highest part of the front surface (230) where it hits a projection (211) that limits a portable electronic device (100). Said inclination rises to an angle of between 20 to 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal, preferably at 25 degrees.
[0040] Said protrusion (211) is formed by a projection that extends perpendicularly to the angle of inclination of the inclined upper surface (210). Said protrusion (211) extends longitudinally in a manner close to the left lateral surface (250a) until reaching, in a manner close to the right lateral surface (250b). Said protrusion (211) also comprises a central notch (212) into which the fingers of a user enter to lift the screen (112) of a portable electronic device (100).In figure 6 the inclined upper surface (210) comprises a depression (213), in its central part, which has a rectangular shape parallel to the inclination of the upper surface (210) that adapts to the size of an adjustable support (300), which can have an approximate measurement between 10 to 30 centimeters, preferably 19 centimeters; with a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of an adjustable support (300), which can be between 0.2 to 3 centimeters, preferably 0.4 centimeters, where the adjustable support (300) is arranged with equal or lesser thickness than the depth of the central depression (213), in this case 5 millimeters or less, and in which the adjustable support (300) is internal and parallel to the central depression (213).
[0041] The central depression (213) has a series of support grooves (214), which are located equidistantly perpendicular to the inclined upper surface (210) and are distributed in the upper middle of said central depression (213) being a structural part of the upper surface (210) of the cushion body (200). The series of support grooves (214) are arranged at a certain distance to obtain a variety of angles in which it can be graduated, for example, each angle can be configured in a range of 5 to 40 degrees with respect to the inclined upper surface (210).
[0042] An embodiment for the present invention of a central depression (213) that connects to an adjustable support (300) is shown in Figures 6 to 9. The adjustable support (300) illustrated in the figures comprises a fixed base (310) that sits on the central depression (213), is adjusted with a fixing element (311), and is pivotally connected by means of an axis (301) to a folding base (320), said folding base (320) comprises a pair of folding tabs (321) connected by means of an axis (303), where it rests an electronic device (120), and a support base (330), which is pivotally connected by means of an axis (302) to the folding base (320) and which has one end that enters a slot of the set of support slots (214) to adjust the height of the portable electronic device (100).
[0043] The fixed base (310) comprises a set of hinges that are connected to the first axis (301) and a fixing element, which in the case of the figures are two screws (311), which hold said fixed base (310) to the depression (213) of the cushion body (200). It is worth mentioning that said fixing element can be a fastener, screw, nut, rivet, bolt, contact adhesive or similar; which joins the cushion body (200) and the fixed base (310) of the adjustable support (300).
[0044] The support base (330) comprises a set of hinges that are connected to the second axis (302) and an end that is inserted into a series of support slots (214) arranged in the depression (201) to adjust the desired angle of the adjustable support (300). As previously stated, the folding base (320) comprises a pair of folding tabs (321) that are rectangular in shape with a non-slip surface (322) that prevents the electronic device, in this case, an electronic tablet (120), from slipping. Said folding base (320) comprises at least two stops (323) that limit the movement of each folding tab (321) so that it rotates only forward up to approximately 45 degrees with respect to the folding base (320) and moved by the user returns to its original position within at least two rectangular holes (324) so that it can be stored while not in use.
[0045] In Figures 6 and 8 we can see that the central depression (213) comprises at least a first connector means that is structurally connected to a second connector means configured in an adjustable support (300). The connection means may consist of a first set of magnets (215a) arranged on the depression (213) that are connected to a second set of magnets (215b) arranged on the folding support (300), although it may be any other type of contact means, such as screws, anchors, stops, hook and loop, adhesive tapes, or the like.
[0046] As another embodiment, the folding base (320) further comprises a third connector means, preferably a third set of magnets (325a) that are connected to a fourth connector means, which may be a metal sheet (325b) connected by the user to the electronic tablet (120) so that it is held more firmly.
[0047] As another embodiment, the folding base (320) also comprises a notch (326), in the upper part and in the shape of a crescent, which lifts the adjustable support (300) by the action of a user when its use is required.
[0048] As another embodiment of the present invention, said folding base (320) comprises a set of non-slip surfaces (327) positioned on the upper part that prevent the sliding of the portable electronic device (100). The preferred material for said non-slip surface (327) may be an elastomer, such as, for example: rubber, silicone, rubber, elastic resin, EVA, or some non-slip material similar to those mentioned.
[0049] We can see in figure 9 that the adjustable support (300) is parallel to the inclined upper surface (210). This position is configured so that the adjustable support (300) remains stored within the central depression (213) when a user does not require its use, therefore, it does not interfere with the angle of inclination of the inclined upper surface (210).
[0050] In figures 10, 11 and 12, on each side of the inclined upper surface (210), a lateral depression (216) is shown, which extends along each lateral surface (250) and where an anchoring mechanism (410) is structurally connected, which anchors or fits with a removable support (400) for a computer mouse (110). Each anchoring mechanism (410) sits in each lateral depression (216) positioned on each side (250a and 250b) and on the inclined upper surface (210) of the cushion body (200) and is connected by means of a fixing element, which in the case of the figures are three screws (411). It is worth mentioning that said fixing element can be a fastener, screw, nut, rivet, bolt, contact adhesive or the like.
[0051] In Figure 11, each anchoring mechanism (410) comprises a flange (412) extending along each lateral depression (216), with a set of snap-in slots (413) preferably in the form of a "T" or similar, which slidably interlocks with a set of snap-in tabs (414) that can be seen in Figure 12 and can be in the form of a "T" or similar, configured in the removable support (400) for the computer mouse (110); and, a groove (415) where the user can rest his finger to push and slide the removable support (400) located on the flange (412).
[0052] Said removable support (400) comprises a base (420) where a computer mouse (110) freely sits. Said base (420) comprises at the ends of its upper surface, two stops (421a and 421b) that limit the movement area of the computer mouse (110) so that it remains within the removable support (400). Taking into account the aforementioned figure 10, a first stop (421a) is illustrated at the lower end of the base (420) of the removable support (400) while it is connected to the right side (250b) of the cushion body (200), therefore, a second stop (421b) at the top of the base (420), is configured to function as a stop when a user requires the use of the removable support (400) on the left side (250a) of the cushion body (200) as illustrated in figure 11.
[0053] The above embodiment is configured so that both a left-handed and right-handed user can use the computer mouse (110) in the position that best suits him. Each stop (421a and 421b) of the removable support (400) can be made of a material such as a rubber surface, silicone, rubber, elastic resin, EVA, ABS or the like. Thus, each anchoring mechanism (410) can be manufactured and designed so that a user can place and remove the removable support (400) for computer mouse (110), on the left side or the right side of the cushion body (200) without difficulty.
[0054] Said base (420) may additionally comprise at least two slots (422a and 422b) configured to seat a mobile device (120) or mobile phone. A first slot (422a) is configured at the opposite end to the first stop (421a) such that a user can place his mobile device (120) within the slot (422a) while using the removable support (400) on the right side or right side (250b) of the cushion body (200), and a second slot (422b) is configured at the opposite end to the second stop (421b) such that a user can seat a mobile device (120) within said second slot (422b) while using the removable support (400) for a computer mouse (110) on the left side (250a) of the cushion body (200).Said slots (422) can be within an inclination range between 75 to 90 degrees, preferably 80 degrees, said inclination must be opposite to the other so that it achieves the respective angle in the position desired by the user (left-handed or right-handed).
[0055] An additional configuration for the base (420) of the removable support (400) for the computer mouse (110) is that it can include a coating on the top, which allows the computer mouse (110) to slide, it can be made of an elastomer such as a rubber surface, silicone, rubber, elastic resin, EVA, or similar, (not in claims)
[0056] Illustrated in Figures 2, 3 and 8 is the rear surface (240) comprising a slot-shaped hole (241) in the upper central area for a user to grip the cushion body while moving from one place to another. Said hole may include a handle made of any resistant material so that a user can hold the cushion body more firmly.
[0057] In Figures 13 and 14, another embodiment of the present invention is seen in which the support for electronic devices can be manufactured as a support with an unreliable body (260) specifically designed to provide a stable and comfortable surface when placing a portable electronic device (100), especially when used in an environment where there are no support surfaces. The unreliable support (260) comprises an upper surface (210), a lower surface (220), a front surface (230), a rear surface (240), and two side surfaces (250a and 250b), the upper surface (210) has an inclination that starts from the highest part of the rear surface (240) and descends towards the front surface (230) where it abuts a projection (211) that has a notch (212) in its central part.
[0058] The unreliable support (260) may include a lifting support (261) integrated with the body of the unreliable support (260) that is arranged in the central third of the inclined upper surface (210) and that allows the portable electronic device (100) to be raised to achieve better ventilation. The lower surface (220) comprises a curved molding q adapted to the thorax and lap of the body of a user in a supine, semi-supine or seated position. The unreliable support (260) can be inflated by a user by means of a nozzle (262) located on the rear surface (240) and where the air enters to inflate the inflatable support (260), and where the air is also expelled to deflate and fold said inflatable support (260) when it is not in use. The inflatable support (260) may comprise, on the rear surface (240), a handle (263) so that a user can hold it more firmly.The curved molding of the inflatable support (260) may consist of a triple concave curvature (221) extending longitudinally from the front surface (230) towards the rear surface (240), where it meets a central notch (222c) having on its sides two symmetrical concave surfaces (222a and 222b) in the form of a notch that extend from the rear surface (240) towards the triple concave curvature (221), where the upper area of the legs of a user (in the thigh or quadriceps femoris muscle) is positioned. Said triple concave curvature (221) starts near the right lateral surface (250b) and ends near the left lateral surface (250a) leaving on each side a barrier (223) where it adapts to the contours of the thorax of a user improving the supine or semi-supine position.
[0059] Or The curved molding of the inflatable support (260) may consist of a convex curvature (224), comprised in the lower surface (220), which starts from the left lateral surface (250a) by a first concave curvature (225a), and continues extending convexly through the central area until it ends with a second concave curvature (225b) towards the right lateral surface (250b), said convex curvature (224) extends longitudinally from the rear surface (240) towards the front surface (230) where it meets a support area (226) in concave form to position the pelvis of a user, which extends from the front surface (230) towards said convex curvature (224) adapted to the contours of the body of a user in a sitting position.
[0060] A characteristic of the material of the inflatable support (260) is that it is a polymer selected from the group consisting of PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), nylon, polyester, vinyl, HDPE (high-density polyethylene fabric), or the like.
[0061] The present invention has been described considering the most practical and preferred embodiments currently available. It should be noted that the invention is not limited to the embodiments and configurations described above, but rather is intended to cover various modifications and arrangements included within the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the described embodiments may be supplemented with other embodiments, creating additional embodiments for constructing the present invention.
[0062] 5.0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0063] A portable electronic device holder (100) comprising a cushion body (200) according to the present invention is shown in Fig. 1. A first embodiment for the lower surface (220) of the cushion body (200) according to the present invention is illustrated in Fig. 2 and 3.
[0064] A first embodiment for the lower surface (220) of the cushion body (200) according to the present invention is illustrated in Fig. 4 and 5.
[0065] Fig. 6 illustrates a central depression (213) where an adjustable support (300) sits that raises the position angle of a portable electronic device (100).
[0066] A side view showing the lifting and tilting of the portable electronic device (100) by lifting the adjustable support (300) is illustrated in Fig. 7.
[0067] In Fig. 8, a preferred embodiment of a connector means (215) configured for the central depression (213) in accordance with the present invention is illustrated.
[0068] A side view showing the adjustable support (300) stored within the central depression (213) of the inclined upper surface (210) is illustrated in Fig. 9.
[0069] Fig. 10 illustrates two lateral depressions (216) where an anchoring mechanism (410) is seated for a removable support (400) for a computer mouse (110).
[0070] The removable support (400) for the computer mouse (110) on the left side of the cushion body (200) for left-handed users is illustrated in Fig. 11.
[0071] The removable support (400) for a computer mouse (110) is illustrated in more detail in Fig. 12. An unreliable support (260) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Fig. 13, 14 and 15.
Claims
6. 0 CLAIMS 1. A portable electronic device support comprising a cushion body (200) comprising an upper surface (210), a lower surface (220), a front surface (230), a rear surface (240), and two side surfaces (250a and 250b), characterized in that: a) the lower surface (220) comprises a curved molding adapted to the contours of the thorax and lap of the body of a user in a supine, semi-supine, or sitting position; b) the upper surface (210) has an inclination that starts from the highest part of the rear surface (240) and descends towards the highest part of the front surface (230) where it abuts a projection (211) that extends longitudinally closely from the left lateral surface (250a) until it reaches, closely, the right lateral surface (250b); and, comprises: i. a notch (212) in the central part of the projection (231); ii.a central depression (213) with a rectangular shape that is located parallel to the central part of the inclination of the upper surface (210) and is adapted to the size of an adjustable support (300) that has a fixed base (310), a folding base (320) and a support base (330) that are pivotally connected to each other; iii. a series of support slots (214), which are equidistantly located perpendicular to the inclined upper surface (210) and are distributed in the upper middle of said central depression (213) being a structural part of the upper surface (210) of the cushion body (200); iv. a connector means (215) that connects the central depression (213) to the adjustable support (300); and, v.two lateral depressions (216), each extending along each lateral surface (250) and structurally connected to an anchoring mechanism (410), which fits a removable support (400) for a computer mouse (110) and in which each anchoring mechanism (410) sits in each lateral depression (216) by means of a fixing element (411); and, vi. said inclination is raised at an angle of between 20 to 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal, and; c) the rear surface (240) comprises a slot-shaped hole (241) for transporting the cushion body (200).
2. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the curved molding consists of a triple concave curvature (221) formed by three curves (221a, 221b and 221c) extending longitudinally from the front surface (230) towards the rear surface (240), until meeting a central notch (222c) having on its sides two symmetrical concave surfaces (222a and 222b) in the form of a notch that extend from the rear surface (240) towards the triple concave curvature (221), where the upper area of the legs of a user is positioned, and where said triple concave curvature (221) starts close to the right lateral surface (250b) and ends close to the left lateral surface (250a) leaving on each side a barrier (223) where it adapts to the contours of the thorax of a user in a supine or semi-supine position.
3. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the curved molding consists of a convex curvature (224) that starts from the left lateral surface (250a) by a first concave curvature (225a), and continues extending convexly through the central area until it ends with a second concave curvature (225b) towards the right lateral surface (250b), said convex curvature (224) extends longitudinally from the rear surface (240) towards the front surface (230) where it meets a support area (226) in a concave shape to position the pelvis of a user, which extends from the front surface (230) towards said convex curvature (224) adapted to the contours of the body of a user in a sitting position.
4. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the connector means (215) consists of a set of magnets, hook and loop, clips, stops, screws, adhesive tapes, anchors or the like.
5. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the fixed base (310) of the adjustable support (300) sits on the central depression (213), is adjusted with a fixing element (311), and is pivotally connected by means of an axis (301) to the folding base (320).
6. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the support base (330) has an end that enters a slot of the set of support slots (214) to adjust the height of the portable electronic device (100); and, is pivotally connected by means of an axis (302) to the folding base (320).
7. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the folding base (320) comprises two rectangular folding tabs (321), each with a non-slip surface (322); at least two stops (323) that limit the movement of each tab. folding (321) so that it rotates only forward with respect to the folding base (320); and, at least two rectangular holes (324) so that the folding tabs (321) are stored.
8. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the folding base (320) further comprises a third connector means, which consists of a set of magnets (325a) that are connected to a fourth connector means, which consists of a metal sheet (325b) connected by the user to an electronic device.
9. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the folding base (320) comprises a notch (326), in the upper part and in the shape of a crescent, which lifts the adjustable support (300) by the action of a user.
10. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the folding base (320) comprises a set of non-slip surfaces (327) positioned on the upper part that prevent the sliding of the portable electronic device (100) and has a material derived from the group consisting of rubber, silicone, elastic resin, EVA, or the like.
11. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the central depression (213) is parallel to the adjustable support (300) with a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of an adjustable support (300) remaining within the inclined upper surface (210).
12. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein each anchoring mechanism (410) comprises a flange (412) extending along each lateral depression (216) with a set of snap-in slots (413), which slidably interlocks with a set of snap-in tabs (414) configured on the removable support (400) for computer mouse (110) and a groove (415) that slides the removable support (400) located on the flange (412).
13. The support for electronic devices according to claim 12, wherein the set of snap-in slots (413) and the set of snap-in tabs (414) are “T” shaped.
14. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, in the removable support (400) comprises a base (420) where a computer mouse (110) sits freely, in which said base (420) comprises at its opposite ends, two stops (421a and 421b) that limit the movement area of the computer mouse (110) and; a coating on the top that allows the computer mouse to slide.
15. The support for electronic devices according to claim 14, wherein the material of each stop (421a and 421b) is rubber, silicone, elastic resin, EVA, ABS, or the like.
16. The support for electronic devices according to claim 14, wherein the base (420) comprises at least two slots (422a and 422b) where a mobile device (120) is arranged, in which a first slot (422a) is configured at the opposite end to the first stop (421a), and a second slot (422b) is configured at the opposite end to the second stop (421b).
17. The support for electronic devices according to claim 16, wherein said slots (422) are within an inclination range between 75 to 90 degrees, one inclination being opposite to the other.
18. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the fixing element consists of at least one fastener, screw (411), nut, rivet, bolt, contact adhesive or the like.
19. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the material of the removable support (400) is selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), aluminum alloys, steel alloys, or the like.
20. The support for electronic devices according to claim 1, wherein the material of the cushion body (200) is a polymer selected from the group consisting of expanded polypropylene foam (EPP), polyurethane foam (PU), ethylene vinyl acetate foam (EVA), expanded polyethylene foam (EPE), expanded polystyrene (EPS) or the like.
21. An unreliable support (260) for portable electronic devices formed by an unreliable body comprising an upper surface (210), a lower surface (220), a front surface (230), a rear surface (240), and two side surfaces (250a and 250b), characterized in that: a) the upper surface (210) has an inclination that starts from the highest part of the rear surface (240) and descends towards the front surface (230) where it abuts a projection (211); and, comprises: i. a lifting support (261) in the central third of the upper surface (210); and, ii. a notch (212) in the central part of the projection (231). b) the lower surface (220) comprises a curved molding adapted to the contours of the thorax and lap of the body of a user in a supine, semi-supine or sitting position; and, c) the posterior surface (240), comprises: i. a nozzle (262) where the body of the inflatable support (260) is inflated and deflated; and, ii. a handle (263) for carrying the inflatable support (260).
22. The inflatable support for electronic devices according to claim 21, wherein the curved molding consists of a triple concave curvature (221) that extends longitudinally from the front surface (230) towards the rear surface (240), until it meets a central notch (222c) that has on its sides two symmetrical concave surfaces (222a and 222b) in the form of a notch that extend from the rear surface (240) towards the triple concave curvature (221), where the upper area of the legs of a user is positioned, and where said triple concave curvature (221) starts closely from the right lateral surface (250b) and ends close to the left lateral surface (250a) leaving on each side a barrier (223) where it adapts to the contours of the thorax of a user in a supine or semi-supine position.
23. The inflatable support for electronic devices according to claim 21, wherein the curved molding consists of a convex curvature (224) that starts from the left lateral surface (250a) by a first concave curvature (225a), and continues extending convexly through the central area until it ends with a second concave curvature (225b) extending longitudinally from the rear surface (240) towards the front surface (230) where it meets a support area (226) in a concave shape to position the pelvis of a user, which extends from the front surface (230) towards said convex curvature (224) adapted to the contours of the body of a user in a sitting position.
24. The inflatable support for electronic devices according to claim 21, wherein the material of the body of the inflatable support (260) is a polymer selected from the group consisting of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), nylon, polyester, vinyl, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene Fabric), or the like.
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