Electronic device stand with keyboard attachment
AssigneeEthic, LLC
InventorDaniel J. Haarburger
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Abstract
The disclosed technology includes a portable stand for planar displays or surfaces such as tablets, cellular phones, and other electronic devices that supports the display such that it is consistent with a user's line of sight. One embodiment includes two complementary components and has the utility to function independently as a stand that can be quickly and easily assembled, or as an attachment that can be connected to a data input device such as a wireless keyboard to unite the display and the input device into a single functioning unit. One embodiment provides an independent stand that is adaptable to service devices of varying dimensions, portable for mobile use, economical to produce and purchase, and compact such that it may be readily shipped or stored.
Claims29
An apparatus configured to:
- receive in a slot an edge of a handheld device and support the handheld device on a surface in a viewing position suitable for viewing a display of the handheld device;
- and
- receive an input device for the handheld device and hold the input device on the surface in a working position, wherein the working position is suitable for using the input device.
A first apparatus for supporting a handheld device on a surface, the first apparatus comprising:
- a first body;
- a first device support portion coupled to the first body and configured to receive an edge of the handheld device on a first seat portion between a first front arm and a first back arm, wherein the handheld device is supported on a display side of the handheld device by the first front arm and on a back side of the handheld device by the first back arm;
- a first front support member coupled to the first body and configured to engage the surface, wherein the first front support member has a suitable shape to receive the input device for the handheld device;
- a first back support member coupled to the first body, the first back arm, and the first front support member, wherein the first back support member is configured to engage the surface.
A pair of holders, each comprising:
- means for receiving an edge of a handheld device;
- and
- means for receiving an input device for the handheld device,
- wherein the pair of holders together support the handheld device in a viewing position suitable for viewing a display of the handheld device and together hold the input device in a fixed position relative to the handheld device, wherein the fixed position is suitable for using the input device,
- wherein the pair of holders are not coupled when supporting the handheld device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.