Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248454000 | With adjustable inclination | 29 |
20080251680 | PORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE STAND FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS OR OTHER DEVICES - An adjustable stand raises the height of a computer display to eye level, for greater viewing comfort and better ergonomics. A unique design allows the stand to collapse down to two thin plates. When disassembled, the stand is approximately the size of a magazine, making it ideal for carrying in a laptop bag together with the laptop itself. Smaller versions for smaller devices (e.g., smartphones, video players, etc.) are possible. Other applications are also possible (e.g., holding photos, artwork, books, etc.). | 10-16-2008 |
20080290241 | Physical configuration of computer keyboard - A physical configuration of a keyboard is described. A keypad section is disposed on one surface of a main body. A first flat plate is pivotally connected with an opposite surface of the main body at one edge thereof. A second flat plate is pivotally connected with an edge side of the first flat plate at one edge thereof. Two engaging modules are disposed on the opposite surface of the main body and two sides of the first flat plate, wherein each engaging module includes a plurality of slots. A pair of sliding tracks are disposed on the opposite surface of the main body, wherein two end portions of each sliding track are a first pivot position and a second pivot position, and the first flat plate is selectively connected with the first pivot position and the second pivot position. | 11-27-2008 |
20090212191 | BOOK STAND AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A book stand comprising a shelf and two tension rods. The two tension rods extend horizontally to support the book stand between two generally parallel support structures, such as, walls of an enclosure. Additionally, the book stand may be placed on a support frame, wherein the support frame comprises adjustable knobs to change the angle of the shelf of the book stand. Accordingly, a user can read a book placed on the book stand without requiring a user's hands to support the book and without requiring a flat surface to support the book stand. | 08-27-2009 |
20090283655 | Electronic Apparatus With A Stand - A telephone with a stand has a rear case and a stand leg swingably connected to the rear case. The rear case includes an embossed portion disposed in the center of a back wall thereof, two swing pivots protrudingly arranged in respective lateral faces of the embossed portion, and V-shaped grooves formed in the back face adjacently to the pivots. The stand leg has two main legs and an auxiliary leg connecting the main legs to each other. Each of the main legs has a locking claw protruding from a tip end thereof and engaged with one of the V-shaped grooves, and a guide groove formed in the distal end of the main leg. The guide groove includes a main groove portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the main leg and a sub groove portion orthogonal to the main groove portion. | 11-19-2009 |
20100012812 | Flat panel display support - A flat panel display (FPD) support has a panel bracket being attached to an FPD, two hinge assemblies being mounted on the panel bracket and an U-shaped supporting bracket being attached to the hinge assemblies. The supporting bracket supports the FPD to allow the FPD to stand on a plane and can pivot to adjust an angle of the FPD relative to the plane with the hinge assemblies. The FPD with the FPD support shows a light, simple and portable shape, can be conveniently packaged for sell or moving and will not occupy life space while using. | 01-21-2010 |
20100116963 | DRAWING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRAWING SUPPORT PROGRAM, AND DRAWING SUPPORT METHOD - The present invention provides a device capable of supporting drawing work while improving the continuity of the drawing work. According to a drawing support device | 05-13-2010 |
20120235008 | Portable configurable support device - A portable configurable support device includes a base panel, a ledge positioned at the bottom of the base panel for enabling an item to rest on the base panel; a bottom panel, a support panel, a first hinge for connecting the base panel to the bottom panel along one edge of each panel, and a second hinge for connecting the base panel to the support panel along an opposite edge of the base panel. | 09-20-2012 |
20130240704 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A TABLET COMPUTER - A stand for a tablet computer is disclosed. The stand comprises a base that can be supported upon a support surface, a support connected by a pivot to the base that can be folded between a compact position in which it closely overlies the base, and at least one raised position in which a part of the support remote from the pivot is retained above the base. The stand further includes a rest that can be placed in an operative position spaced from the support; whereby an edge portion of a tablet computer can be placed between an edge portion of the rest and the support for use. The rest is connected to the support by an intermediate component that allows it to be displaced to the operative position for use. The rest is substantially parallel to the support or is closer to the support in the region of the stops than it is at the edge portion. | 09-19-2013 |
20140191102 | ADJUSTABLE STAND HOLDER - An adjustable stand holder includes a stand base including a base frame, an axle holder and a guide track arranged at the base frame at right angles, a cover member including a cover frame pivotally coupled to the axle holder and a smoothly curved stop flange raised from a front side of the cover frame for supporting a mobile electronic device on the cover frame, and a wheel receivable in the stand base and mountable between the base frame and cover frame to support the cover member in a tilted position relative to the stand base and movable along the guide track to adjust the tilting angle of the cover member relative to the stand base. | 07-10-2014 |
20140319304 | SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting device for an electronic device includes a supporting base, a guiding element, an adjusting element, and a latching assembly. The supporting base includes a sleeve portion. The adjusting element includes a first body and an adjusting portion. The adjusting portion is mounted on the sleeve portion. The adjusting portion defines a plurality of adjusting holes. The guiding element defines two latching grooves and is sleeved on the adjusting portion. The latching assembly includes a button, an adjusting rod, and a biasing element. The button is inserted into the coupling portion. The adjusting rod includes a fixing portion and a latching portion. The fixing portion is fixed with the button. The latching portion is latched with the adjusting holes. The biasing element resists the button and the sleeve portion. The button is capable of driving the adjusting rod to move. | 10-30-2014 |
20150115124 | MULTIPLE VIEWING ANGLE MEDIA SUPPORT - For multiple viewing angle media support, and apparatus includes three support sides. Each support side includes a back support and an edge support. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115125 | FLATBASE BRACKET - A flatbase bracket includes a body and a support component arranged in the body. The body includes a first shell and a second shell rotatably coupled to the first shell. The support component includes a first support element and a second support element rotatably coupled to the first support element. The first support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the second support element, and the free end is configured for resisting the body. The second support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the first support element, and the free end is configured for clasping on the body. The first support element and the second support element are arranged on the body at an angle to support an object. | 04-30-2015 |
248455000 | Prop maintains surface in adjusted position | 14 |
20090140119 | SUPPORT STAND FOR NOTEBOOK - A stand for supporting a structure (e.g., a notebook) for holding one or more pages includes a mounting member adapted to engage the structure. A support member secured to the mounting member is moveable between a stowed and support positions. The support member includes a pair of legs defining at least in part a base of the support member. Each of the legs is selectively reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the leg has a relatively shorter length and a second configuration in which the leg has a relatively longer length. When the legs are in the relatively shorter configuration, the stand may be used to support the structure in an inclined position on a work surface. When the legs are in the longer configuration, the stand may be used to retain the structure in self-supporting configuration so the structure can support itself upright on the work surface. | 06-04-2009 |
20130313393 | Portable Book Holder - The present invention relates to a portable book holder that can be converted from its original size into a small size if a user wants to carry the portable book holder, thereby making it easy to be carried, adjust a supporting area in accordance with the sizes of a book, and allow a user to adjust a book holding stand to his or her desired arbitrary angle. | 11-28-2013 |
20140183323 | Portable desk - A portable, lightweight desk designed for comfortable performance by being simple, compact, and designed to provide easy adjustment to a desirable angular position for the work surface during a task of reading, drawing, or even painting, while pertinent equipment and supplies are available within an enclosed storage space. The portable desk was especially constructed to provide a desk which is available for many tasks while storing pertinent components. The desk will have a trim, sleek, and well-designed appearance. I have particularly constructed the surface of the lower member to be covered with a soft material to be comfortable on the user's lap. The user may then comfortably read, write, or draw when in a relaxed position. I have found a component of foam plastic efficient in use as a book support to maintain page control. The angle of support is provided by a support member hingedly placed on interior of storage compartment and directed to fit into a stop member on interior surface of upper member at chosen levels. | 07-03-2014 |
20140183324 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING AND DISPLAYING ARTICLES - An assembly for holding and displaying books, or items having a book-like structure includes a book attached to a hinged book-holding device, which displays the book in various positions. The hinge allows the book to move in at least two positions, a first standing position and a second, inclined position. The disclosed book-holding system also comprises a stabilizing mechanism that, when activated, provides a broader structural base. Thus, when the book is inclined and opened, the stabilizing mechanism holds the entire system steady so it does not tilt open. | 07-03-2014 |
20140326847 | Magnetic Tablet Computer Stand - The invention is a stand for anchoring a tablet, phone, GPS or other device at a user configured optimal viewing angle using shape, gravity and friction to anchor to multiple planes. The planes can be upper or outer surfaces, objects or structures. The proximal end of the rode length has a flange to hold the device in a position for hands-free use at an optimal viewing angle. A plurality of rode lengths can be used for increased stability. The distal end of the rode length may have a foot or other additions for increased stability. | 11-06-2014 |
20140346305 | MULTI-LAYER PAPER STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Multi-layer paper structures and processes of producing the same are described. A method includes moving a backer web within an in-line process and die cutting the backer web associated with a backer web roll to define a support structure, the backer web comprising a front face and a back face. The method includes moving a display web within the in-line process and at least one of printing or imaging the display web associated with a display web roll, the display web comprising a front face and a back face. The method includes applying first adhesive via pattern or solid pasting to the front face of the backer web or the back face of the display web and coupling the backer web and the display web via the first adhesive to form a web of easels. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346306 | ADJUSTABLE, AMORPHOUS APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING SCREENED DEVICES AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - An adjustable apparatus comprises at least one amorphous, elongated armature having a length, a first end and a second end, the amorphous, elongated armature configured to be adjustable and positionable, and the adjustable apparatus also comprises at least one first mating connector thereon. The first mating connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet. Alternatively, the magnet is a magnetic bead configured to slide substantially along the length of the armature and configured to be positionable substantially along the length of the armature. The magnet or magnetic bead selectively couples to a magnetic surface on a screened device and the elongated armature may be adjusted to position the screen of the screened device. | 11-27-2014 |
248456000 | Notch or cavity engaging | 7 |
20090289166 | Compact articulated lectern for a book, papers or other such articles - Disclosed is an articulated lectern with panels joined by hinges, with the panels employing a kickstand and keeper holes to adjust height and angularity. The lectern can be made of solid panels or frame panels. | 11-26-2009 |
20100294909 | DEPLOYABLE SUPPORT UNIT FOR READING MATERIAL - A support unit for supporting readable material at a convenient angle and height for facilitated viewing. The support unit is deployable between a collapsed and generally flat non-deployed position, and a deployed position with a support platen at an adjustably selected angle and height for comfortable viewing. In one embodiment, the support platen is pivotally mounted onto an intermediate bracket plate which in turn is pivotally mounted onto a base plate, with an upper support strut adjustably set to accommodate support platen positioning relative to the base plate and bracket plate in one of multiple angular settings. The support platen may include or support a digital device such as an electronic touch pad, computer or reading device. In a preferred form, the upper support strut is adapted to overlie and protect the support platen and device thereon in the non-deployed position. | 11-25-2010 |
20120138766 | SUPPORTING FRAME FOR FLAT ELECTRONIC DEVICE, - A supporting frame comprises a bottom plate; two lateral plates capable of being installed to two lateral sides of the bottom plate; and two supporting plates capable of being installed two ends of the bottom plate; and a free end of one supporting plate being resisted against another supporting plate. Each supporting plate has a respective hook for hooking the rod body. Each lateral plate has an inward recess, and each inward recess is installed with a pivotal rod, respectively; and each lateral plate has a hook portion; each hook portion is selectively installed to the pivotal. Each supporting plate has plurality of positioning recesses, and a free end of another supporting plate can be buckled to one of the recess. The bottom plate has two through holes for retaining a supporting rod. | 06-07-2012 |
20140097319 | TABLET COMPUTER STAND - A stand including a base and a platen assembly. The base includes: an end protrusion extending from a top surface and including a first distal end; and a plurality of adjustment protrusions extending from the top surface and including respective second distal ends. The platen assembly includes a platen and a prop leg. The platen is pivotably connected to the base and the prop leg. For an open position: the platen and prop leg pivot such that: an end of the prop leg contacts an adjustment protrusion or the first end protrusion; the platen and the prop leg form an acute or obtuse angle, opening toward the top surface. For a closed position, the platen and prop leg pivot such that the bottom surface, the platen, and the prop leg are parallel. The first distal end extends further from the top surface than the second distal ends. | 04-10-2014 |
20140151524 | DISPLAY STAND AND BRACKET - A display stand includes a base, a leg and a bracket. The bracket is mounted to a backside of the base and includes a bridge for receiving the at least one portion of the leg. The bridge includes a first detent and a second detent. The portion of the leg that is received by the bridge is movable into a first position or a second position. A different portion of the leg mates with the first detent to support the display stand at a first viewing angle when the leg is rotated while in the first position. Yet another portion of the leg mates with the second detent to support the display stand at a second viewing angle that is different from the first viewing angle when the leg is rotated while in the second position. | 06-05-2014 |
20150034793 | FOLDABLE LECTERN ASSEMBLY - A foldable lectern assembly includes a reading material support surface pivotedly connected to a case. A support bar is arranged to support the reading material support surface in inclined and horizontal positions. The foldable lectern assembly has a table top configuration and a standup configuration. | 02-05-2015 |
20150359328 | Stand for a Portable Device With a Graphic User Interface Display - A stand for a portable device such as a laptop computer or a tablet computer has a first panel, a second panel hinged to the first panel for supporting the first panel and an angle setting tongue hinged to the first panel or the second panel and connectable to the other one of these panels for setting an angle between these panels. First and second panel members of a first layer define the first and second panels and are attached to a relatively flexible second layer. Portions of the angle setting tongue opposite parts of the first layer when the stand is in a flat folded transport position, are free from material of the first layer. A method for manufacturing such a stand is also disclosed. | 12-17-2015 |
248457000 | Pivoted to base or stand intermediate edges | 3 |
20140091194 | Grow-With-Me Easel Apparatus - An adjustable easel for configuring into multiple positions is described. The adjustable easel includes a work surface, an accessory tray, and a frame having a first and second pair of frame members that are selectively adjustable into a plurality of positions. The plurality of positions includes a first position, where the accessory tray and the plurality of frame members are configured to provide a portable storage case. In a second position, a first work surface is secured relative to the frame members, with the first pair of frame members positioned at a distance from the second pair of frame members. In a third position, a second work surface is secured relative to the frame members. A work surface support, coupled to the first and second work surfaces, is pivoted about a longitudinal axis of the frame when adjusting the position of the adjustable easel. | 04-03-2014 |
20150382491 | A positioning and adjusting device of display - The present invention provides a positioning and adjusting device of the monitor, comprising a supporting frame, the main body of the monitor is installed on a supporting frame in an inclined way, the rear seat is hinged to the upper end of the supporting frame, the display panel is in sliding connection with the rear seat; a convex part is disposed on the backside and extended into the inner cavity of the rear seat, a convex pin is disposed next to the side of the convex part, and a hook is set on the inner cavity of the rear seat that makes the display panel in a downward positioning status, when the convex pin is moving upward along the display panel. The device can adjust the vertical position of the display panel and adjust the tilt angle of the display panel to meet the watching needs of consumers. | 12-31-2015 |
20180023750 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH AN AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE | 01-25-2018 |