Abstract: A portable stand includes a rigid frame portion, an actuator portion synchronously coupled to a transfer shaft, a plurality of rotatable leg assemblies, a plurality of transfer shaft pulleys corresponding to the respective leg assemblies, and a plurality of leg flexible connectors synchronously coupling the respective leg assemblies to the transfer shaft through the transfer shaft pulleys. A portable stand may include a linear actuator coupled to a transfer shaft by a leg pull cam, and the transfer shaft synchronously coupled to a plurality of rotatable leg assemblies by a plurality of corresponding transfer shaft pulleys acting on corresponding flexible leg connectors.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for supporting a mobile device comprising a main body including a diameter for nesting a rotating holder. The rotating holder holds the mobile device and rotates within the diameter to position the mobile device at a desired angle. A pin lock is also included in the system for engaging the rotating holder to prevent the rotating holder from rotating in a backward direction and holding the rotating holder at the desired angle.