Abstract: A flexible stand for an electronic reading device allows hands-free support with infinitely adjustable positioning in three dimensions plus an additional degree of pivot-ability. Using flexible tubing (gooseneck tubing) of two of more degrees of flexibility allows a stiffer portion to act as a stable but grossly repositionable base. In a complementary fashion, a more flexible portion proximal to the supported reading device allows for ready fine positioning. In addition a pivot joint provides for altering the plane of the viewing screen in an additional freedom of movement not easily provided by the flexible tubes.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a book, cell phone, or audio player or other object providing a source of information or entertainment. A flexible tubing having sufficient flexibility for positional adjustment while maintaining the object in a stable position has a proximal end attached to the object holder and a distal portion adapted to be coiled to provide an integral stand for the object holder.

Abstract: A book support device having a supporting device with an approximately vertical and an approximately horizontal support surfaces and a mounting device having a downfacing rest edge that extends downwardly from the horizontal support surface. The rest edges may be positioned in contact with a horizontal rest surface, such as a bed, so as to stabilize the book above the surface, or the mounting device may be removably engaged with a pair of support bases having two vertically oriented support arms interconnected to one another by a horizontal portion so as to increase the elevation of the supporting device and book with respect to the horizontal rest surface on which the book support rests. The invention also includes a device for retaining the book in an open position, a device for adjusting the inclination at which the support device is positioned, and a device for magnifying the printed matter of the book.