# US 10,480,706 B2 · Adjustable electronic device holder

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- Number: US 10,480,706 B2
- Document ID: US10480706B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/664,579
- Filed: 2017-07-31
- Published: 2018-02-01
- Granted: 2019-11-19
- Earliest claimed: 2016-07-29
- Applicants: Cynthia Sanders
- Inventors: Cynthia Sanders
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10480706B2

## CPC

- F16M 11/10: around a horizontal axis {(F16M11/12 takes precedence)}
- F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus}
- F16M 11/2021: {around a horizontal axis (F16M11/2035 takes precedence)}
- F16M 11/242: {by spreading of the legs (F16M11/32 takes precedence)}
- F16M 11/40: by means of coilable or bendable legs {or spiral shaped legs}
- F16M 13/00: Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles (heads thereof F16M11/02 {; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20} ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 {; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22}); Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles {(supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025)}
- F16M 13/022: {repositionable}
- F16M 2200/027: by friction
- F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS

## Abstract

An adjustable electronic device holder. The adjustable electronic device holder includes a bracket slidably connected to a center plate for receiving an electronic device. An elongated arm extends from the center plate to a base for supporting the adjustable electronic device holder in an upright position. Two opposing brackets are connected so as to allow for selective lateral movement relative to the center plate. The opposing brackets form a planar backing that is adapted to rest flush with the center plate. Each bracket includes a perpendicular edge extending from three sides of a perimeter. A flange extends from the perpendicular edge to define a channel wherein tablet computers and other electronic devices may be received and removably secured.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An adjustable electronic device holder, comprising:
a housing having a first bracket and a second bracket slidably engaged with a center plate, the first bracket and the second bracket each having a front wall, wherein the first bracket is disposed on an opposing side of the center plate than the second bracket;
the first bracket and the second bracket configured for selective lateral movement relative to the center plate;
each bracket comprising a flange protruding from a perimeter thereof, the flange configured to engage with an electronic device received within the housing;
the flange including a vertical section and a horizontal section, forming a L-shaped configuration;
wherein the flange defines a channel between the front wall and the vertical section;
wherein the front wall of each bracket extends a greater linear distance than the vertical section of the flange;
wherein a width of the channel is entirely uniform;
wherein the horizontal section of each flange extends towards a center region of the center plate;
the center plate hingedly connected to a first end of an arm;
a second end of the arm hingedly connected to a base;
wherein slidable engagement of the first bracket and the second bracket defines a gap between the first bracket and the second bracket entirely through to a lowermost end of the housing configured to correspond to a charging port of an electronic device;
wherein a recess is defined on a rear wall of the first bracket and the second bracket wherein the recess accomodates attachment of the arm to the center plate.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The adjustable electronic device holder of claim 1, wherein the arm is pivotally connected to a base configured to support the housing in an upright position.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The adjustable electronic device holder of claim 2, wherein the base comprises a rigid planar member configured for placement on a planar surface.

### Claim 4

An adjustable electronic device holder, comprising:
a housing having a first bracket and a second bracket slidably engaged with a center plate, the first bracket and the second bracket disposed on opposing sides of the center plate;
the first bracket and the second bracket configured for selective lateral movement relative to the center plate;
each bracket comprising a flange protruding from a perimeter thereof, the flange configured to engage with an electronic device received within the housing;
the flange including a vertical section and a horizontal section, forming a L-shaped configuration;
wherein the horizontal section of each flange extends towards a center region of the center plate;
the center plate connected to a plurality of legs wherein each leg extends from a central point thereon;
wherein slidable engagement of the first bracket and the second bracket defines a gap between the first bracket and the second bracket entirely through to a lowermost end of the housing configured to correspond to a charging port of an electronic device;
wherein a recess is defined on a rear wall of the first bracket and the second bracket wherein the recess accomodates attachment of the arm to the center plate.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The adjustable electronic device holder of claim 4, wherein each leg of the plurality of legs is independently movable.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The adjustable electronic device holder of claim 4, wherein each leg of the plurality of legs is of a flexible construction.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The adjustable electronic device holder of claim 1, wherein a friction-inducing material is disposed on a lower surface of the base.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The adjustable electronic device holder of claim 1, wherein the center plate extends upward and provides support to the electronic device.