# US 11,112,055 B2 · Stabilizer and stick grip for electronic devices

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- Number: US 11,112,055 B2
- Document ID: US11112055B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/572,297
- Filed: 2019-09-16
- Published: 2021-03-18
- Granted: 2021-09-07
- Earliest claimed: 2019-09-16
- Applicants: Matthew H. Martin
- Inventors: Matthew H. Martin
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11112055B2

## CPC

- F16M 11/16: Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members thereof
- F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus}
- F16M 11/242: {by spreading of the legs (F16M11/32 takes precedence)}
- 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)}
- G03B 17/561: {Support related camera accessories}
- G03B 17/563: {Camera grips, handles (means in general for steadying hand-held apparatus F16M13/00)}
- F16M 2200/08: Foot or support base
- F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D)

## Abstract

A combination stabilizer and stick grip that enables a mobile phone or electronic device to be either held via a user's hand or placed on a support surface at a desired angle. The stabilizer may include a base element with a plurality of pivoting legs. It also may include an engagement element which has a surface substantially parallel to the base element along with a gripping element, a cavity element, non-slip elements on each leg, and an adjustment element. The engagement and gripping elements facilitate the secure holding of a mobile phone or other electronic device.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A combination pedestal and handle for an electronic device, comprising:
a plurality of legs centrally connected at respective first ends for splayed deployment in a first configuration and bunched, parallel deployment in a second configuration, the plurality of legs forming first and second cavity elements in the second configuration;
a base disposed at said respective first ends including a first surface for receiving an edge of the electronic device, the base including first and second engagement holes;
a reciprocating engagement member extending distally from said base including a first surface for engagement with a second edge of the electronic device, the reciprocating engagement member including first and second engagement element rods passing through said first and second engagement holes of the base, said first and second engagement element rods adapted to reside in a respective one of said first and second cavity elements when the reciprocating engagement member is retracted and the plurality of legs are disposed in the second configuration; and
wherein the reciprocating engagement member adjusts to engage a plurality of sizes of electronic devices.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 1, further comprising first and second springs biasing the first and second engagement element rods in to said first and second cavity elements.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 2, further comprising a non-slip material on a lower surface of each of said plurality of legs.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 3, wherein the non-slip material is disposed on a retention element.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 2, further comprising a power supply storage cavity beneath the base.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 5, further comprising a jack for connecting a power supply housed in the power supply storage cavity via a cable to the electronic device.

### Claim 7 (depends on 2)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 2, further comprising means for resisting movement of the legs in the splayed configuration.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The combination pedestal and handle of claim 1, wherein the reciprocating engagement member collapses onto the base where no electronic device is present for convenient storage.