Abstract: An apparatus for calibration of vehicle sensors comprising a target structure and an alignment structure. The target structure comprises a portable arrangement, including a number of folding legs configurable into at least a first position. The target structure is further operable to be reconfigured to accommodate a variety of vehicles having different sensor placements.

Abstract: A shelf alignment guide system includes a first substrate that has a backside edge and a frontside edge, a bottom surface and a top surface; and one or more channels disposed on the top surface of the substrate, the one or more channels to hold eyeglasses; the one or more channels are curved to align with the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A support stand for an electronic device having a base having a first end and a second end, the first end including a bifurcation forming a first leg and a second leg; a first clamp pivotably attached to the first leg; a second clamp pivotably attached to the second leg; a first post having a first end pivotably connected to the second end of the base; a second post having a first end telescopically connected to a second end of the first post; a platform pivotably connected to a second end of the second post; a horizontally adjustable first arm pivotably attached to the first pole, the horizontally adjustable first arm having a first telescopic section extending away from the first pole; a horizontally adjustable second arm pivotably attached to the first pole, the horizontally adjustable second arm having a second telescopic section extending away from the first pole; a first adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the first telescopic section; and a second adjustable fastening device located

Abstract: An adapter for releasably fastening a portable/compact unit or object to a holding device. The adapter comprises a base plate and two projections projecting away from one another in opposite directions and at a spacing from the base plate. The base plate has means for attaching the adapter to the unit or object or attached fixedly thereto or is configured in one piece with it. A guide disc is mounted on the base plate, is parallel to said base plate and can be rotated at least to a limited extent between at least one released position and at least one locked position. The guide disc has a middle opening, into which the two projections extend. The opening comprises two plug-in regions into which a holding device suitable for interaction with the adapter can be plugged in at least partially when the guide disc is situated in a released position.

Abstract: An adjustable end cap display that is configured to be used in a variety of retail environments. Specifically, the width of the disclosed end cap display is adjustable, which allows a single end cap display to be used in retail environments having different size requirements and space constraints. In one non-limiting embodiment, the rear of the end cap display includes a plurality of series of slots or other apertures that, in conjunction with tabs of side wings of the display, determine the width of the assembled display. The width of the assembled display can be adjusted depending on which slots or apertures of the series of slots or apertures are selected.

Abstract: A cradle securely supports a mobile device with the display screen at an optimal viewing angle, while leaving virtually the entire front sides and back areas of the device open and exposed to ambient air for maximum heat dissipation. Structurally, the cradle can be carved out of a standard disposable coffee container, so that it can be inexpensively fabricated from a modified coffee container mold. The cradle material can be a light-weight plastic, such as styrofoam.

Abstract: A device for selectively and releasably mounting a handheld electronic device to a surface. The device includes a mounting plate and a base plate. The mounting plate includes a top surface having a female connector. The mounting plate may be secured to the surface. Alternatively, the mounting plate may include a rigid member extending around a recess through the surface. The base plate receives the handheld electronic device within a first side thereof and includes a male connector spaced and extending from a side of the base plate opposite the first side. The male connector has a size and shape similar to the size and shape of the recess. Insertion of the male connector into the recess and rotation of the male connector to be misaligned with the recess causes the base plate and handheld electronic device to be releasably locked to the mounting plate. The male connector on the base plate or the mounting plate may also be used detached from a surface as a handle for holding the electronic device when in use.

Abstract: A portable supporting frame includes a first, a second and a third supporting arm. The first supporting arm pivots on a first end portion of the second supporting arm, and the third supporting arm pivots on the second end portion of the second supporting arm. A number of stopper portions are arranged on a surface of the first supporting arm, and a free end portion of the third supporting arm can be engaged with one of the stopper portions when the portable supporting frame is unfolded, to form a triangular support to support an electronic device. A hook structure pivots relative to the first end portion of the second supporting arm, and can be rotated relative to the second supporting arm, to define a receiving space to provide a resistant platform against a bottom end portion of the electronic device.

Abstract: A stand for holding a device comprising: a base; a first support member oriented in a vertical direction in operable communication with the base; a second support member oriented in a horizontal direction in operable communication with the first support member; wherein the second support member comprises at least one retaining member angled away from the second support member in a vertical direction; wherein at least one of the base, first support member, and second support member comprises an adjustment mechanism allowing for the adjustment of the location of the retaining member; wherein the stand comprises a one-piece unit.

Abstract: A folding stand may attach to an electronic device for transportation in one configuration and may fold into a second configuration to hold the electronic device for use. The folding stand may have two main rigid components that are joined by a hinge. Each of the rigid components may have engagement mechanisms that clamp onto the electronic device in the first configuration and hold the device in one of several upright positions in the second configuration. A stringer may be attached to one of the rigid components with a hinge and may engage the other rigid component with a snap or other mechanism. In some embodiments, the entire stand may be a single piece manufactured from rigid plastic components joined with a second, flexible material that may provide one or more of the hinges in the stand.

Abstract: A shapeable support stand for items such as portable phones and cameras includes a shapeable backing member, a footer member and a spacer member therebetween, the spacer member providing a channel between the backing member and the footer member which is open at both ends and thus can accommodate items having widths greater than that of the support stand. The support stand can be made from a single piece of pliable fabric which is sewn to provide all three members, with the pliable fabric of the backing member containing a shapeable filler such as beads. The pliable fabric is advantageously microsuade, and the footer member can contain an elongated insert such as a tube of closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device such as a tablet computer includes book configuration and stand configuration. In the stand configuration, the back panel of the holder, against which the electronic device is held, is disposed at an incline with respect to the front panel. The stand configuration is achieved through folding seams in the front panel and pockets in the back panel such that the front panel is folded back such that the front panel exterior surface generally faces the back panel exterior surface and respective front panel corners are folded along the folding seams and disposed within the back panel pockets.

Abstract: A support frame for a modular lectern is assembled together with a top board, a bottom board and a divider board to form the modular lectern and is provided with a main board, a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the parts of the support frame of are locked together in a tongue and groove manner, and can be disassembled into the three main parts: the main board, the first connecting member and the second connecting member, which can be stacked one upon another together with the top, bottom and divider boards for easy transportation. Furthermore, the top and bottom boards are pivoted to the main board via the first and second connecting portions, so that the top and bottom boards can be folded to further save transportation space.

Abstract: A photo-frame shaped holder is disclosed, including a photo frame panel provided with a first window, a frame slot unit disassemblably installed at the backside of the first window of the photo frame panel, and a supporting plate pivotally arranged in the frame slot unit. The frame slot unit is provided with a second window at the front side thereof. When the portable audio and video object is placed in the photo-frame shaped holder in a stand-up state, the first window and the second window of the photo-frame shaped holder correspond to the screen of the portable audio and video object and the shape of the portable audio and video object is hidden.

Abstract: A holder allows an electronic device to be positioned on a support surface so that the electronic device is visible to a user. The holder includes a base which is placed on the support surface. At least one front support is connected to and outwardly projecting from the base, and at least one rear support is connected to and outwardly projecting from the base, the rear support being spaced apart from the front support defining a cavity therebetween. The cavity is shaped and dimensioned to receive the electronic device. The electronic device can either be installed in a vertical position or in a horizontal position in the holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sign carrier apparatus specifically designed to be inserted into a vehicle hitch assembly to transport signs. Alternatively, the present invention provides for a free standinged receiver hitch, or free standing receiver hitch for storing the sign carrier apparatus when not in use.

Abstract: The disclosed hands-free reading device is a particle filled bag having an alcove to support a book or other item comprising readable text in a hands-free reading position. A method of arranging an item for the purposes of reading is also provided.

Abstract: Multi-layer paper structures and processes of producing the same are described. An easel includes a backer layer associated with a first web roll, the backer layer comprising a planar portion and a support structure and a display layer associated with a second web roll different from the first web roll, the display layer comprising a front face and a back face, the back face coupled to the backer layer. The front face includes information associated with a recipient of the easel or an organization.

Abstract: An electronic device holder is revealed. By the electronic device holder, an electronic device is supported in a preset position so that users can operate the electronic device conveniently. The electronic device holder consists of holding units on tow sides thereof and a connection member connecting the two holding units. By the stopping and clipping of the two holding units, the electronic device is held and supported firmly in a preset state.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a thin electronic product is composed of a main body having a chamber, a plurality of fillers received in the chamber, an external lateral surface, and a locating portion located on the external lateral surface. The thin electronic product can be visibly fastened to the external lateral surface by the locating portion. Because the supporting apparatus can be firmly put on a surface and define a predetermined angle with respect to the surface, while the thin electronic product is fixed to the external lateral surface of the main body, the thin electronic product can define the predetermined angle with respect to the surface to allow the user to conveniently operate the thin electronic product.

Abstract: A book rest is provided including a bag filled with a particle matter and having inserts for supporting a book in a reading position. The book rest includes an insert on which a bottom of the book can rest and other inserts on which the front and back of the book may lean against. The book rest may also be provided with a page holder, held in position by a toggle which is threaded onto elastic for attaching the page holder to the book rest. The page holder can slide up the elastic, pressing the book holder firmly against the book. Sections of the book holder can slide under the edges of the book, thus ensuring that the book holder presses firmly against the book's pages and keeps the book open in a hands free reading position.

Abstract: A portable drawing apparatus configured to act as an easel and/or desk includes a pair of upper support members each pivotally connected to a respective lower support member, and also each pivotally connected to a respective rear support member. In an operational configuration, the rear support members can project rearwardly in a plane substantially normal to a plane defined by two mutually parallel upper support members. A lower cross frame and upper cross frame are each connected to respective lower support members, and upper support members, and each further connected to the non-removable portion. A hinged lateral member, when configured in a locked position, defines the apparatus width. In a collapsed configuration, the distal portions of the upper and lower support members are configured to point in the same direction and form a bundle whose length is substantially less than that of the apparatus length in operational configuration.

Abstract: A laptop holder for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a base having a generally planar front surface for receiving a laptop computer and a rear surface configured for engaging a generally planar surface of the exercise apparatus. At least one strap extends from the base and is configured to wrap around a portion of the exercise apparatus to form a loop with the base. Disposed on the base is a pocket defining a pocket opening for receiving a laptop computer.

Abstract: Door/lid operated page turner devices, systems and methods for reading materials such as books is provided for hands-free reading for the able-bodied and disabled reader. A platform supports a book that is covered by a bottomless box having an open top, with left and right transparent lids slidably attached to cover the open top with a small space between the lids when closed. A single protruding member with a tip is adapted to slide the right transparent lid to the right exposing a page of the stacked reading pages, the tip is also used to lift up an outer edge of the page to be above the right transparent lid, followed by the tip of the protruding member pushing against and sliding the right transparent lid to the left until the right transparent lid abuts against the spacer, wherein the tip of the protruding member pushes both the closed left and right transparent lids to the left until the raised first page is turned and overlaying the left portion of the supporting platform.

Abstract: A collapsible easel for holding items to be displayed, the easel having a top assembly and a base assembly. The base assembly includes two front legs and a rear leg, each leg pivotally mounted to the top assembly with cushion members forcing part of the top assembly to provide a slight restriction against pivoted movement of the two front legs. A V-shaped spring assembly is pivotally mounted on the rear leg, and is removably attached to each front leg. Insertion of portions of the spring assembly into apertures in the front legs, allows the easel to stand in a tripod configuration. Removal of portions of the V-shaped spring assembly from the apertures in the front legs allows the legs to be folded together. In another embodiment, a collapsible brace assembly connects the rear leg to the front legs. The collapsible brace assembly comprises a pair of lateral struts extending between and engaging each of the front legs and a bracket connecting the lateral struts.

Abstract: It is an invention that provides to the reader comfortable reading in many positions, and it is a product that follows the anatomy of the body for having its base in format of arc, all support has tips rounded for the comfort of the user. It is a product that provides the user to choose the position of reading therefore has an innovative function in which the book can slide easily, and for that it is not necessary to move the base. These supports will be manufactured in plastic, fiber, acrylic or another type of material that assures the lightness, guaranteeing its practicality. This support has one another innovative function, therefore it has option for the user to opt to the model with magnifying lenses, cases when the user wants or needs bigger letters.

Abstract: A media support stand includes a top surface incorporated into a housing of an imaging device. A plurality of media slots are formed in the top surface. Each media slot in the plurality is configured to support at least one print media oriented vertically. Each media slot in the plurality includes a plurality of arc inducing vector transitions in a plane transverse to the planar extent of the vertically oriented print media. The plurality of arc inducing vector transitions are configured to impart alternating arcs to the print media inserted into the respective media slot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for displaying a range of objects comprising a counter display (2), a support element (12) hinged to the rear surface of the counter display and blocking means for blocking the support element with respect to the counter display in the first and second inclined positions thereof. The support element (12) is mounted in such a way that it is entirely arranged under the counter display (2) between the first and second inclined positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible easel with foldable legs adapted to support a flip chart or other display device. The invention comprises a display panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side, a second side, a front side, and a rear side. The bottom edge of the display panel has a transverse shelf extending from the display panel to support writing instruments or other equipment. In an embodiment, a three-leg assembly, having a rear leg and two front legs, is adapted to be connected to the display panel. Each leg has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion of each front leg has a generally curved contour. The upper and lower portions of each leg are connected by a flexible strap having a first end and a second end; each end of the flexible strap has at least one aperture to connect the strap by a fastening mechanism to an interior wall of each upper portion and lower portion of each leg.

Abstract: A device to hold an open book at an open page is disclosed in which the page is clamped between a lip (1, 21) and a resilient book cover support (3, 23). Two embodiments of the device (10, 20) are disclosed, the former being fabricated as a single piece, the latter being able to be folded for compact packaging. In either case pages of the open book can be turned at will.

Abstract: A device for holding individual sheets contains a circular baseplate with a weight. A U-shaped clip is integrally formed on the upper side of the baseplate and is situated in a plane running obliquely with respect to the upper side of the baseplate. Arranged within the clip is an inner element which forms a gap between its outside and the inside of the clip. Paper can be inserted into this gap.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a magnetic page marker comprised by a pair of laminar walls which form a clip applicable to the edge of the page that is intended to mark. Into the clip, there is a pair of magnetic means which clasp said page, whose admission into the clip is facilitated by an inner cover. The bookmark has a signalling tab which jutts out notoriously respect the edges of the pages.

Abstract: An integrated keyboard platform and document support includes a base and a keyboard support member having an upper surface. The keyboard support member is movably mounted to the base to provide adjustment through a plurality of positions of the keyboard support member. An integral document holder includes a groove having a curved shape in plan view and located in the upper surface of the keyboard support member. The groove defines an engagement surface engagable with a bottom edge of the document and defining a plane of engagement. The plane of engagement is disposed at a non-zero angle relative to the support surface, and is inclined substantially level or rearwardly downward throughout the plurality of positions whereby a document may be held substantially vertical or inclined rearwardly in the curved groove throughout the plurality of positions.

Abstract: A sheet member holder includes a holder base with a smoothly arched upright at the border, a dome-like cover member holding a fluid and a floating ornament on the fluid and covered on the holder base, and a smoothly arched retaining gap defined in between the dome-like cover member and the smoothly arched upright for holding a sheet member in a vertical position.

Abstract: An integrated keyboard platform and document support includes a base and a keyboard support member having an upper surface. The keyboard support member is movably mounted to the base to provide adjustment through a plurality of positions of the keyboard support member. An integral document holder includes a groove having a curved shape in plan view and located in the upper surface of the keyboard support member. The groove defines an engagement surface engagable with a bottom edge of the document and defining a plane of engagement. The plane of engagement is disposed at a non-zero angle relative to the support surface, and is inclined substantially level or rearwardly downward throughout the plurality of positions whereby a document may be held substantially vertical or inclined rearwardly in the curved groove throughout the plurality of positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a product display. The product display can hold printed materials, literature, and other goods. The product display is a one-piece construction that is flat when it is in an unassembled position. In the assembled position, the product display includes a front panel section, a bottom section connected to the front panel section, and a back section connected to the bottom section. The front panel section connects to the back section either directly or by way of a brace section on the front panel. The product display includes an opening in the panel that holds products in an upright manner. Preferably, one of the bottom panel, back panel or brace section includes a flap. The present product display does not require an added on or formed pocket that extends outwardly from the panel.

Abstract: A book retention device comprises a sleeve for accommodating a book with a binder hole extending therethrough. The sleeve includes a first side cover, a second side cover, and a back cover. The sleeve defines a hole for being placed in registration with the binder hole of the book. A suspending member has a first end for being secured to an external mounting surface, and a second end defining a hole for being placed in registration with the hole defined by the sleeve. The hole of the sleeve and the hole of the suspending member cooperate to permit a fastener to be received through the holes of the suspending member, the sleeve, and the book for securing the book to the external mounting surface and for permitting the sleeve and book accommodated therein to pivot relative to the suspending member in order to adjust the position of the book.

Abstract: A document holder is provided which can be mounted to a vertical or horizontal surface. The document holder, which is substantially smaller than a regular 8½″×11″ sheet of paper frictionally holds the paper in place for reading.

Abstract: An improved collapsible easel having a plurality of support legs, a spine member and a board support. The support legs include at least one rear support legs and two front support legs. A top portion of each of the support legs are connected to an upper retaining mechanism that is selectively frictionally engaged with the spine member such that the height of the upper retaining mechanism may be selectively adjusted. Front support braces having first and second brace ends have a first brace end connected to front support legs and a second brace end pivotally connected to the lower retaining mechanism. Rear support braces having first and second ends have a first brace end connected to a rear support leg and a second brace end connected to the lower retaining mechanism.

Abstract: A paper holder (100) comprising a base (10), a pair of front and rear jaws (21 & 22) provided on the base (10) for gripping a sheet of document by its lower end to holder generally upright. A hinge (30) connects the front jaw (21) to the base (10) for pivotal movement relative to the rear jaw (22) for opening and closing the jaws (21 & 22). A spring (35) resiliently biasses the front jaw (21) towards the rear jaw (22). The front jaw (21) has an upper surface (23A) extending over and above the base (10) for pressing by a user to pivot the front jaw (21) away from the rear jaw (22) against the action of the spring (35). The jaws (21 & 22) have respective inner surfaces (25A & 26A) for gripping, which are of comparable size as each other and are curved in a complementary manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for the display and presentation of materials, such as an artist's painting, has a first planar member that includes a glossy surface on one side that is adapted to receive a marking thereon and which is readily erasable. The first planar member also includes a lip adapted to hold the painting adjacent to and in parallel planar alignment with respect to the first planar member. A second planar member that preferably includes a smaller length and width than the first planar member is disposed behind the first planar member and is hingedly attached thereto about an axis with a membrane type of an elastomeric hinge that is attached to both the first and second planar members. A first end of a cord passes through a first aperture in the first planar member and the lip where it is secured in position.

Abstract: A reading assistive device 10 that suspends reading material above a reclining or supine user. Reading assistive device 10 communicates with the reading material using wing folds 20, 22 of page support 12. The reading material is fit through a central window 18 of page support 12 and the pages rest upon left wing fold 20 and right wing fold 22. Wing folds 20, 22 have slots 24, 26 that enable a the user directly, or with the mouthstick, to interact with the reading material pages. The reading material is secured between a rigid rod 42 and an elastic cord 68 that comprises part of a securing subassembly 40. An interlocking endcap 58 and an interlocking endcap 44 enable securing subassembly 40 to operably interact with page support 12. Page support 12 is supported by an articulated swing arm subassembly 38, which enables reading assistive device 10 to suspend reading material above a reclining or supine user from their bed or chair.

Abstract: A live hinge for clipboard clip box (10) having a cover (12) which comprises a cover rear (12A), cover front (12F), cover left side (12L), cover right side (12R), cover top (12T), and cover bottom (12B). The live hinge for clipboard clip box (10) has a box (14) which comprises a box rear (14A), box front (14F), box bottom (14B), box left (14L), and box right (14R), the cover top (12T) is hingeably connected along a front to a top distal end of the box front (14F). The live hinge for clipboard clip box (10) and abase (18) connected to the box bottom (14B) by a hinge (20).The live hinge for clipboard clip box (10) has a board (24) securely attached at a top to the base (18), a user lifts box front (14F) pivoting the box (14) upwardly on the hinge (20) inserting paper (26) from a frontward direction between a top of the base (18). and the box bottom (14B).

Abstract: A mute holder for attachment to a music stand supports several mutes in a convenient manner. A mute is a device placed in the end of a trumpet or similar musical instrument to alter the sound. A number of mutes may be needed in the course of play. The mute holder provides an attachment bracket sized to attach to the support shelf on the music book support portion of a music stand. A preferred attachment bracket includes a retaining strip which is carried adjacent to a top portion of the mute holder. A resilient first bend between the top and retaining strip biases the strip against the top, allowing the bracket to clamp against the support shelf of the music book support. A back wall is attached to a rear edge of the top portion at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. A support plate is attached to the lower edge of the back wall, and is generally parallel to the top portion. The support plate defines one or more holes or openings, each such opening sized to support a similarly sized mute.

Abstract: A system for holding pages comprising a plastic hollow housing partially filled with ballast and having a flat base, and a groove in the housing for holding pages. The groove has a center and outer regions and a horizontal cross section in a shallow "V" shape. The groove wall spacing is approximately constant throughout, and protrusions extending from the inner surface of a first lip near the center region of the groove and from the other wall of the groove near the outer regions of the groove create substantial friction and gripping ability.

Abstract: A portable easel includes an easel body with a slot formed therein for receiving the lower end of a member having a painting surface. A connector has a notch formed therein for receiving the top end of the member. An elastic element extends between the connector and the easel body to bias the member toward a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A short, crescent-shaped copy stand engages the bottom edges of sheets and holds the sheets upright. The stand includes a back and an integrally formed, relatively small front block. The back has a downwardly and forwardly sloping concave sheet backing wall, a substantially horizontal top wall and a stepped front wall. A ledge or step extends forward from the lower edge of the sheet backing wall. The ledge slopes downward and inward from the its outer edges. The backing is concavely curved about a slightly rearward sloping axis, and the ledge concavely curves or slopes slightly upward and outward along the backing wall. The block is integrally formed with the backing wall and ledge at the approximate center of the backing wall. The block has a curved, generally vertical rearward wall that extends upward from a center of the ledge. The backing and the rearward facing wall of the block define sides of a slot for receiving centers of sheet bottom edges.

Abstract: A document stand to support paper (or other flexible sheet material) for use as a copy holder while typing or for use to display graphic matter. Using a form with a bent slot on the device's top surface, it allows the bottom edge of either a single or multiple sheets of paper to fit into it. The slot engages the paper in an arc which allows the paper to use its own inherent strength to support itself in an upright position. The flexible paper conforms to this slightly curved shape of the slot allowing it to remain upright without additional rear, side or top supports. This upright position of the paper is tilted slightly back to both increase stability and ease of viewing of the document.

Abstract: A clipboard system for utilization in outdoor environments, wherein there is provided a first, upper section clip for grasping the upper end of a tablet or the like, and a second lower section clip for grasping the lower end of the tablet, a vertically adjustable, linear edge or ruler, a compartment for storing a triangle, pen, or the like, and a strap for supporting the upper end of the clipboard via the neck of the user, the lower end resting upon the hip of the user.

Abstract: A short, crescent-shaped copy stand engages the bottom edges of sheets and holds the sheets upright. The stand includes a back and an integrally formed, relatively small front block. The back has a downwardly and forwardly sloping concave sheet backing wall, a substantially horizontal top wall and a stepped front wall. A ledge or step extends forward from the lower edge of the sheet backing wall. The ledge slopes downward and inward from the its outer edges. The backing is concavely curved about a slightly rearward sloping axis, and the ledge concavely curves or slopes slightly upward and outward along the backing wall. The block is integrally formed with the backing wall and ledge at the approximate center of the backing wall. The block has a curved, generally vertical rearward wall that extends upward from a center of the ledge. The backing and the rearward facing wall of the block define sides of a slot for receiving centers of sheet bottom edges.