Abstract: An apparatus for securing a device, such as a portable video player, in a viewable location. This and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing such an apparatus comprising a mast of selectable length, which has a clamp secured to an upper end of the mast in a selectable orientation. A pair of generally opposing jaws are carried by the clamp to engage at least two edges of the device, the jaws being coupled together for extension and retraction. A plurality of legs extend downwardly from a lower end of the mast, the legs being coupled to the mast for selective movement between a folded position and a deployed position. A flexible joint couples the clamp and mast to permit selective orientation of the clamp and device relative to the mast.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a device in a viewable location which obviates the need to hold viewable devices in a viewer's hand comprising a clamp 1, the claim further comprising an upper clamp portion 3 interference fit to a lower clamp portion 5 and a ball 7 associated with the clamp which is associated with a socket 9, which in turn is associated with a downwardly extending leg 11. The apparatus further comprises a downwardly extending leg 11 such that the height of the downwardly extending leg 11 is controlled by its position within an elevation member 13. The downwardly extending leg 11 is held in place with a removable friction ring 15 placed around the downwardly extending leg 11 and holding the downwardly extending leg 11 in place within the elevation member 13. Two or more legs 17 are coupled to the elevation member 13 by hinged joints 19.