Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248459000 | Folded blank | 9 |
20080224014 | COLLAPSIBLE BOOK HOLDER - A collapsible book holder for securely holding a book open in a comfortable reading position includes a base having a recessed storage area therein, a cover pivotably attached to a first end of the base, a support beam and pair of arms adapted to be collapsed inside the recessed storage area when the cover is closed and deployed when the cover is open to hold a book at a comfortable reading position. The collapsible book holder may further include a pair of collapsible and deployable clips that may be used to hold the book open. The angle of the support beam may be adjusted to allow the angle of repose of a book leaning against it to be varied. | 09-18-2008 |
20100090085 | ONE PIECE FOLD FLAT EASEL - In some embodiments a fold flat easel for the display of a device folds open from a flat piece of plastic into an upright standing position. Multiple position notches in the rear of a base accept a kickstand and a foot and varies the resting angle of a backrest. The backrest together with an arresting lip on the base secures the device on the easel. The backrest is attached to the kickstand and the base with flexible and durable living hinges. The entire stand, including hinges, can be easily and cost effectively fabricated from a single piece of plastic. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-15-2010 |
20110278421 | NON-HINGED PORTABLE EASEL TO SUPPORT AND ANGLE AN OBJECT - Provided is an easel for supporting an object. The easel includes a base member, which includes an opening and a support. One end of the support may be detached from the base member and inserted into the opening. A grip is also provided, and one end of the grip may be detached and pulled away from the base member to form an object-receiving position together with the support. Back stops detachable from the base member are also provided, as well as additional openings in the base member for insertion of the backstops. | 11-17-2011 |
20120145870 | Easel for Binder - A folding display easel having left, right and center panels, the right and left panels being foldable toward the center panel. The center panel has a plurality of engagement elements for engaging with rings in a binder for easy storage and removal of easel from the binder. | 06-14-2012 |
20120312953 | Mobile Computing Device Stand - A collapsible, single sheet, folded template design for a Mobile Computing Device Stand. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318950 | Portable Stand for an Information Display Article - A portable display stand including a sheet of substantially rigid but not inflexible material having a plurality of cuts to provide four sections which are moveable relative to one another such that the sheet may be converted from a first, flat configuration to a second, erected configuration in which it is able to support an information display article in an inclined position. | 12-20-2012 |
20130026329 | COLLAPSIBLE STAND FOR SUPPORTING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A collapsible, lightweight, easily portable stand for supporting a portable electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, cell phone, or ebook reader, that allows the user to view what is displayed on the device without supporting it with his hand. The stand alternates easily between a collapsed state which is compact and easy to transport, and an open position that permits convenient viewing. The stand comprises a front panel, two side panels, a back panel, and a bottom panel. The back and front panel can selectively attach and unattach. The bottom panel can selectively mate with the front panel for smaller devices, or the back panel for larger devices. | 01-31-2013 |
20140203160 | CONFIGURABLE COASTER FOR HOLDING A MOBILE DEVICE - A method and an article of manufacture are disclosed for making and using a configurable coaster to support a drink cup on a table and also to use as a stand for a smartphone. In various embodiments, a sheet material, such as cardboard, plastic, laminates, and the like is used to create a flat plate having partially perforated or grooved lines in a pattern that defines various flaps configured to allow transformation of the flat plate into a smartphone stand by bending the flaps to create a three-dimensional stand. Before transformation, the flat plate may be used as a coaster for placing under cups and glasses. After transformation, the flat plate may be used as a stand for cellphones, books, small electronic devices, pictures, or any other object or device that may stand for display, presentation, or operation. | 07-24-2014 |
20160129850 | FOLDING TRAVEL SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR A DEVICE - A folding device support system allows a device, such as a phone, GPS device and the like, to be held upright. A foldable support member contains a series of hinge sections configured so as to create a pocket into which the device to be held is contained. It is foldable to allow the unit, when not in use, to be deployed essentially flat for easy storage or transportation between vehicles or locations, and is optionally fitted with a flexible base to provide stability. | 05-12-2016 |