Mobile Computing Device Stand
A collapsible, single sheet, folded template design for a Mobile Computing Device Stand. Built from a single sheet of card stock or laminated paper-like material, this structure is capable of holding a mobile computing device in an upright position for stationary use on a flat surface like a table or desk. The design can accommodate cutouts for device inputs and device buttons on side flaps that conform to the width and layout of specific devices. The design lends itself to a low-cost, lightweight, collapsible, and fastener-free triangular frame with a reinforcing bend slightly from the top that provides back strength to support finger-initiated navigation required from a touch screen device. The front edge of the template sheet folds back into itself to allow for a front panel flap and the triangular device stand shape with side flaps.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThere are several Mobile Computing Device Stands that are available to the Mobile Computing Device market but due to the variety of device specifications, most Mobile Computing Device Stands are specifically built to each device manufacturer.
In addition to their specific conformity by device brand, these stands are often comprised of materials that are far more costly than that of card stock or laminated paper-like material which results in a higher cost to the consumer.
Furthermore, the existing Mobile Computing Device Stands in the industry lend little ability for low cost personalization whereas a paper-like structure can be multicolored, incorporate printed images/logos, and be easily replaced/disposable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to a Mobile Computing Device Stand for positioning a Mobile Computing Device on a base of installation such as desk or table characterized in that all its components are designed from a single sheet of paper-like material, enabling low-cost production.
This Mobile Computing Device Stand holds the back and lower end of the Mobile Computing Device with the triangular back rest and front panel flap which gets in standing state by upward folding formed at the front end of the triangular section to be in contact with the back and base of the Mobile Computing Device.
Comprised of a single piece of sheet-like material makes it possible to realize low-cost production by eliminating the need for multiple pieces, fasteners, or adhesives. Moreover, the width of said triangular section may vary and thereby solidly support Mobile Computing Devices of many different widths.
Furthermore, when this Mobile Computing Device is out of use, it can be flattened into a compact sheetlike shape.
An example of this invention will be described in detail based on the images hereafter.
Claims
1. A collapsible, single sheet Mobile Computing Device Stand derived from folded card stock/laminated paper-like material comprising:
- A single sheet of template cut card stock or laminated paper-like material having a specific pattern that when folded to specification results in a triangular device stand with a front flap and side flaps to support the front and sides of the mobile computing device; whereby
- single sheet means derived from one continuous sheet which requires no assembly of parts, fastening, or adhesives
- folded to specification means that the single sheet is bent at specified locations according to the pattern which creates the triangular device stand
- triangular device stand means the front edge of the template sheet folds back into itself to allow for a front panel flap and the triangular device stand shape with side flaps. The stand's shape is enforced by a slit flap on the back edge of the sheet which serves as the bottom of the stand.
- slit flap means a horizontal cutout flap near the end of the sheet that when folded upward can support the front edge of the sheet
2. said Mobile Computing Device Stand is made of a paper or paper-like structure so that in the rest position, a flattened sheet-like structure is provided, and in a raised position, a Mobile Computing Device Stand is provided by said folding means, said triangular device stand means, and said back slit means to hold the shape of the stand.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 7, 2011
Publication Date: Dec 13, 2012
Inventor: Arthur William Moffa (Apopka, FL)
Application Number: 13/154,441