Abstract: A multi-media tablet holder is provided and includes a first retention member, a second retention member, a pair of slide pins, at least one extension spring and a handle. The first retention member includes a first retention plate and a first retention rail. The second retention member includes a second retention plate and a second retention rail. The first and second retention rails are sized to receive thickness of a multi-media tablet. There is also provided a multi-media tablet holder including a retention member, a handle assembly and an articulating mechanism for pivoting and rotating the retention member relative to the handle assembly.

Abstract: A stand system for a portable electronic device includes a column having a top end removably couplable to the portable electronic device; and a foundational platform, wherein the foundational platform is rotatably coupled to the column. Other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A lightweight, protective case for a laptop computer includes an integrated, fold-out tilt stand. In a transport position, a stand component is received within a designated region such as a recessed cavity on the bottom of a keyboard shell component, and one or more stand retaining members. In a use position, the stand component extends outwardly from the bottom surface of the keyboard shell component, with the stand retaining member(s) in a straightened condition, thereby maintaining the keyboard shell component at an angle relative to a support surface. The stand retaining member(s) may be flexible or hinged, and including a magnetic or other structure for maintaining the stand component against the keyboard shell component when not in use. The upper edge of the stand component and/or the upper end of the stand retaining member may be hingedly affixed with flexible materials that extends through the keyboard shell component.

Abstract: In a display assistant device, a speaker is mounted in a waveguide structure which is at least partially disposed beneath a display screen. The waveguide structure is mounted in an exterior housing which includes speaker grills distributed on a plurality of surfaces of the exterior housing, permitting sound waves from the speaker to be projected outside the exterior housing. A cover structure is disposed on top of the waveguide structure to conceal the waveguide structure and speaker within the exterior housing. The cover structure has a tilted bottom surface configured to be suspended above the waveguide structure and to be separated by a first space. Sound waves projected from an upper portion of the speaker are reflected by the tilted bottom surface and are guided through the first space to exit the device from a speaker grill portion located on a rear side of the exterior housing.

Abstract: An angle adjustment mechanism capable of achieving stable quality is provided. An angle adjustment mechanism (10) includes a base member (20), a support member (40) that supports the base member (20) from below, a mount member (30) having a rotation shaft (16) rotatably connecting the base member (20), and a suppression member (50). The support member (40) moves up and down in conjunction with a rotation operation of the base member (20). The suppression member (50) is formed of an elastic material and attached to the mount member (30), and suppresses up-and-down movement of the support member (40) by frictional force. The suppression member (50) is provided with a hole (52) into which a part of the support member is inserted and slides, and frictional force is generated between the suppression member (50) and the support member (40) in the hole (52).

Abstract: A multifunctional rotatable stand frame for a tablet electronic device comprises a seat; a bottom of the seat serving to connect a back side of the tablet electronic device; a disk positioned above an upper side of the seat and being rotatably installed to the seat; a center of the disk having a through hole; a fixing shaft installed on the seat and penetrating through the through hole of the disk; the upper side of the seat forming with a circular wall; the fixing shaft being located at a center of the circular wall; an inner side of the circular wall forming with a plurality of trenches; a buckling ring installed at a bottom side of the disk and surrounding an outside of the through hole; the buckling ring being engaged to an inner side of the circular wall.

Abstract: A structural stud post assembly comprising a center receiver section having opposing receiver channels formed by side walls and angled flanges, and a pair of raceway inserts also defining a raceway channel for accepting wiring and equipment to be disposed in the raceway. The raceways can be installed in the receiver channels to accept and accommodate wiring and equipment. The center receiver comprises a thermal break at about a midpoint to prevent there from being a metal-to-metal thermally conductive pathway through the stud. The structural stud post may be used in the construction of modular building systems.

Abstract: A stand device includes a base block, a first stand plate, a second stand plate, a third stand plate, a first hinge device that connects the first stand plate to the base block, a second hinge device that connects the first stand plate and the second stand plate, a third hinge device that connects the second stand plate and the third stand plate, and a fourth hinge device that connects the third stand plate to the base block. The stand device is configured so that the rotation axis of the third hinge device is located on an extension of the rotation axis of the first hinge device and the rotation axis of the fourth hinge device is located on an extension of the rotation axis of the second hinge device.

Abstract: A hanger band is connected at one end to an electronic device having a display screen and an opposite end connected to a preexisting fixed support so that the electronic device is hung by said hanger band and assumes an upright orientation in being hung by the hanger band.

Abstract: An electronic device including two bodies and at least one hinge structure is provided. The hinge structure includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a first rotation component, and a second rotation component. The hinge structure is connected to the two bodies via the first bracket and the second bracket respectively. The first rotation component is connected rotatably to the first bracket by taking a first axis as a rotation axis. The second rotation component is connected rotatably to the first rotation component by taking the first axis as a rotation axis, and is connected rotatably to the second bracket by taking a second axis as a rotation axis, wherein the first axis and the second axis are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A mobile device case apparatus and method are provided that include a frame, a stand, at least one magnet, and rubber coating over the at least one magnet. The frame and stand can be 3D-printed. The frame is configured to secure a mobile device into the frame. The frame includes at least one magnet. The bottom of the stand can have a rubber coating to prevent the case from slipping when the case adheres to a metal. The stand is configured to support the weight of the apparatus and prop the mobile device up for viewing. The stand can also be configured to be a receive a mechanical element of a vehicle such as a wheelchair.

Abstract: Example computing devices are disclosed herein that include a housing member that is to be placed on a support surface. The housing member includes an internal cavity and a biasing member mounted within the internal cavity. The biasing member is to engage with an inner surface of the internal cavity to deform the inner surface.

Abstract: A bendable strap is disclosed which is configured to detachably couple with an accessory. The bendable strap includes a deformable support member covered by a flexible body. A coupling element is secured to the support member and cooperates with a complimentary coupling element disposed on an accessory such as a storage pouch, a tray, a hanger hook, a speaker enclosure, a flashlight, a picture frame, a message board, a bookstand, a beverage holder, or the like.

Abstract: A multi-media tablet holder is provided and includes a first retention member, a second retention member, a pair of slide pins, at least one extension spring and a handle. The first retention member includes a first retention plate and a first retention rail. The second retention member includes a second retention plate and a second retention rail. The first and second retention rails are sized to receive a thickness of a multi-media tablet. There is also provided a multi-media tablet holder including a retention member, a handle assembly and an articulating mechanism for pivoting and rotating the retention member relative to the handle assembly.

Abstract: A selectively securable musical instrument holder apparatus consisting of a support platform with a top, a bottom and a side. An attachment recess is provided from the top to the bottom of the support platform where the attachment recess includes a slot in the side of the support platform. A hole is provided in the support platform where the hole is configured to receive a musical instrument, where the musical instrument has a bore and a first end and a second end, and the hole is configured to support the first end of the musical instrument above the top of the support platform. A stand connector is provided where the stand connector is located in the attachment recess such that the support platform is selectively securable to a stand when the stand is located in the recess.

Abstract: To support a handle of a tool in a generally upright position, there is provided an apparatus comprising a guide block releasably securable to the handle of the tool, the guide block having a top end, a bottom end, and a pair of longitudinal channels running there through and diverging from said top end toward said bottom end. A longitudinal slot is operatively associated with each of said channels. Each of said slots has a longitudinal first edge and a longitudinal curved edge. The apparatus includes a pair of rigid legs, each leg dimensioned to be slidably received through one of the channels, has a linear portion with a linear rail extending laterally therefrom and has a curved portion with a curved rail extending laterally therefrom. The linear rail and the curved rail of each leg engage within a respective slot when the legs are received through the guide block's channels.

Abstract: A lifting aid system for a long-handled implement may include a lifting aid. The lifting aid includes a mounting assembly configured to be attached to an elongated portion of a long-handled implement. The lifting aid further includes a fulcrum assembly including a fulcrum bar pivotally attached to the mounting assembly and at least one skid shield operably coupled to the fulcrum bar. The lifting aid system may further include a handle having at least one portion capable of being grasped by a user. The lifting aid system may further include a handle mounting assembly. The handle mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket having a first engagement portion configured to engage and be removably attached to the elongated portion of the long-handled implement and a second engagement portion configured to engage and be removably attached to the handle of the lifting aid system.

Abstract: An adaptor that attaches to a portable electronic device and is configured to removably receive a user-chosen accessory and that supports the portable electronic device on or to a structure is disclosed. The adaptor allows for the use of different accessories with the portable electronic device, thus providing a level of customization for the user. The adaptor includes a mounting member for supporting the adaptor to the portable electronic device, a body, and at least one receiving bracket supported on the body, the receiving bracket removably attaching the accessory to the adaptor. The mounting member defines a slot sized to receive a grip that is attached to the portable electronic device. The side edges of the mounting member are spaced apart a sufficient distance to allow the grip device to be slid or otherwise received into slot in snug engagement with the side edges so that the adaptor does not disengage from the portable electronic device unintentionally.

Abstract: A display device includes a body, a housing separated from the body and configured to transmit/receive signals to/from the body, and a cable coupling the housing and the body. The cable has a signal line for transferring a video signal and a power line for transferring electric power.

Abstract: A toilet tank support has a bracket member having an upper hook portion having a front leg portion, an upper horizontal portion, a vertical member, and a lower hook portion having a back leg portion, and a lower horizontal portion connected to the vertical member, and a spacer member having an opening for receiving the back leg portion of the bracket member. A toilet tank support kit also has a bracket member and a number of spacer members packaged together.

Abstract: Wearable robotic systems including robotic limbs for supporting a load while a user moves through an environment and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, a robotic system includes robotic limbs with first and second robotic limb segments that are movable between different configurations to support a load while a user is standing or crawling. In another embodiment, a robotic system includes first and second robotic limbs that are substantially located within a plane parallel to a frontal plane of a user when the robotic system is worn. In another embodiment, a wearable robotic system includes first and second robotic limbs and an associated base that is attachable to a user's torso. The first and second robotic limbs may include a plurality of actuators and associated robotic limb segments to couple the robotic legs to the base and control their movement.

Abstract: A crossbow includes a body, a grip portion, an aim device rack, a stock connected to the rear end of the body, and two support devices connected to two sides of the front end of the body. Each support device includes an inclined face including a low end is located corresponding to the aim device rack, and a high end located corresponding to the grip portion. A link is connected between the two support devices. A base is connected to the link. Two support legs angularly extend from the base. The crossbow can be operated in a prone position. The crossbow can be positioned between a first position where the two high ends contact the ground, and a second position where both of the high end and the low end of each of the two inclined faces contact the ground. The crossbow does not fall in first and second positions.

Abstract: A holding structure according to an exemplary embodiment includes a rotation axis, a stand body, and a clicker. The stand body is rotatable about the rotation axis. When the stand body is rotated about the rotation axis, an upper end portion of the stand body contacts with the clicker. When the stand body is further rotated from a position at which the stand body and the clicker contacts with each other, the stand body rotates beyond the clicker. Thus, the stand body enters an opened state and holds an orientation of an apparatus. When the upper end portion of the stand body rotates beyond the clicker, the clicker is restored from a deformed state to an initial state, and a clicking sound occurs.

Abstract: A system for mounting decorative objects, such as Christmas trees, is disclosed. The system can include a base and a plurality of inserts. The base can comprise a plurality of feet that have a retracted position for ready storage and a deployed position for supporting a tree. The base can further comprise a locking mechanism for locking the feet in the retracted position, the deployed position, or both. The base can further comprise an adapter for receiving one or more inserts. The inserts can comprise a consistent outer diameter, for insertion into the adapter, and a variety of inner diameters for use with a variety of tree diameters. The insert can be installed on the trunk of a tree and then installed into the adapter on the base simplifying the tree erection process.

Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.

Abstract: An articulating stand for brooms and similarly handled implements, the stand includes first and second clipping portions. The first clipping portion and second clipping portion hold an elongated handle of the implement under tension sufficient to prevent the handle from sliding. The first clipping portion is angled relative to the second clipping portion, such that it releases the handle when the second clipping portion engages the handle and vice versa. A panel for engaging a standing surface on which the articulating stand and an implement rests is provided below the second clipping portion and includes a wide bottom edge with opposing ends, forming a tripod with the implement. The panel is in substantially linear arrangement with the second clip, such that the panel is adjacent the handle with the second clipping portion engaging the handle, and not adjacent the handle when the first clipping portion engages the handle.

Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.

Abstract: A temporary or permanent attachment device to a broom, mop, or other such cleaning device, or other stick/rod, which needs to be propped upright temporarily when not in use or permanently during storage. The attachment provides the ability for the stick to stand freely, independent of leaning against a wall, furniture, door or other to prevent the stick from falling to the ground or against other objects, or people or pets or anything else on its way down. The attachment collapses against the stick. It is basically a case, springs, tines and release levers which are releasably attached to the extended handle of the tool.

Abstract: A standoff device for assisting in maintaining a handheld portable communications device a predetermined distance away from a user's head. Some embodiments use one or more rigid members stowable on the communication device and deployable there from to contact the user's head to establish and indicate a predetermined spaced-apart distance. Some embodiments incorporate panels of resilient materials or fabric for communications privacy. Some embodiments use an electronic range finder on the communications device to alarm when the device is held too close to the head. The standoff device may be attached to or built into the housing of the communications device or may be attached to or built into a case for the communications device.

Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.

Abstract: An instrument case with a built in stand is provided. The present invention includes an enclosure on a rear surface of the instrument case. The stand may include a deploy arm and a leg. The deploy arm includes a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is pivotally secured within the enclosure bay. The leg is pivotally secured in between the top end and bottom end of the deploy arm. The leg includes slider pins slidably engaged with slots formed in the enclosure bay. The stand comprises a deployed position and a retracted position. The deployed position includes the deploy arm and the leg pivoted away from the enclosure bay and supporting the instrument case in an upright position of a surface. The retracted position includes the deploy arm and the leg pivoted towards the enclosure bay such that the instrument case is easy to transport.

Abstract: A case for a tablet shaped device. The case comprises a body comprising a first face and a second face. The first face has a tablet shaped device receiving area. The body comprises a stylus holder for holding a stylus at the second face. The body comprises a collapsible stand attached to the body. The collapsible stand defines a space in which the stylus, when so held, is disposed when the collapsible stand is collapsed.

Abstract: An immersive interactive system includes a platform with specialized panel(s) supporting placement of a static background scene and one or more displays; a play area proximal to the platform; an object recognizer to detect one or more items of interest on or near the play area; one or more sensors to detect one or more user activities on the platform; and a processor coupled to the one or more displays, wherein the processor correlates and serves video and optional audio to the one or more displays based on detected object activities and sensor data.

Abstract: A battery charger is provided on which power conversion components for converting commercial power to direct current (DC) power are mounted. The power conversion components include a power breaker for switching input alternate current (AC) power on/off, a power conversion circuit for converting the input AC power to a predetermined AC power, a voltage conversion circuit for converting the predetermined AC power to a predetermined voltage, and a rectifier circuit for converting the AC power that has been converted to the predetermined voltage to DC power. The power conversion components are mounted on a core frame, and an outer housing is mounted to the core frame in a manner so as to cover the core frame. The power breaker, the power conversion circuit, the rectifier circuit, and the voltage conversion circuit are mounted in this order to the core frame.

Abstract: A display monitor stand device and method of operating a monitor support are disclosed. A display monitor stand may include a first support, a second support rotatably attached to the first support, and a monitor affixing part to attach to a rear face of a display monitor. The monitor affixing part may be slidably attached to the first support. The first support may include a guide track to guide the monitor affixing part in a sliding motion along one or multiple directions in which the monitor affixing part extends. The display monitor stand may include a base support rotatably attached to the first support.

Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.

Abstract: A protective case is suitable for partially wrapping an electronic device. The protective case includes a casing, a kickstand and an elastic strip. The casing is suitable for partially wrapping the electronic device. The kickstand is connected to the casing. The elastic strip is located within the kickstand and elastically deforms to change a shape of the kickstand. When the casing leans against a plane, the shape of the kickstand is changed by the elastic deformation of the elastic strip so that the kickstand supports the casing in relative to the plane.

Abstract: A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic.

Abstract: A multi-positionable computer comprises a user interface portion and a processing portion. The user interface portion includes a path along its back surface. The user interface portion can include a slot for receiving computer peripherals. The processing portion includes a connecting member for slidably coupling the processing portion to the user interface portion, and a rolling surface for contacting an external surface. The processing portion allows the user interface portion to be oriented in one of a plurality of positions along the path. In one orientation of the user interface portion, content is automatically displayed to align with the orientation of the user interface portion. In some embodiments, a virtual keyboard is displayed when the user interface portion is oriented in a predetermined position. The processing portion includes sides adjacent to the rolling surface. In some embodiments, ports and/or connections are accessible from at least one of the sides.

Abstract: A foot pad structure adapted for a device housing includes a supporting pad and an engaging shell for containing the supporting pad. At least one engaging component is disposed on an outer surface of the engaging shell and is adapted for engaging with the device housing.

Abstract: A dual-bracket roll stability device is disclosed that prevents a roll cab from tipping over when the drawers of the roll cab are in a fully-extended position. A first bracket can be coupled to a side of a roll cab and a second bracket can be coupled to a bottom of the roll cab. The brackets each include portions that extend outward to contact the ground when the roll cab begins to tip. These portions are coupled together to distribute the load along the bottom and side portions of the roll cab. Accordingly, when the drawers of the roll cab are fully extended, the stability device can maintain the roll cab's balance while remaining discrete and spatially compact.

Abstract: A holder for an electronic device includes a head with elastically flexible portions configured to removably receive the electronic device with a snap-fit interlock, a neck for supporting the head relative to a surface, and a ball and socket connector coupling the neck to the head, the ball and socket connector configured to allow adjustment of the yaw, the pitch, and the roll of the electronic device with respect to the neck when the electronic device is coupled to the head.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for electronic device includes a sliding bracket and a mounting bracket. The sliding bracket includes a first mounting portion, a rotating axle, and a limiting block. The mounting bracket includes a second mounting portion and a pivoting hole. The rotating axle of the sliding bracket is inserted in the pivoting hole of the mounting bracket. The rotating axle can be rotated relative to the mounting bracket from a closed state to an opened state. In the closed state, the sliding bracket is coplanar with the mounting bracket in the supporting apparatus, and the first mounting portion attracts the second mounting portion by a magnetic force. In the opened state, the sliding bracket is rotated on the mounting bracket, the limiting block resists against the mounting bracket to stop the sliding bracket rotating, and the sliding bracket is kept at a require angle on the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An insulated foot pad for a tripod has an insulated block sandwiched between two plates. The plates are made of a material that is a poor conductor of heat. Tripod legs placed on the foot pads will not sink into the snow on sunny days nor into warm asphalt on hot days.

Abstract: A hold open rod may include: an outer tube and an inner tube; a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner tube with the outer tube; a locking groove in an outer surface of the inner tube; a locking dog and an outer housing covering the locking dog and at least part of the locking mechanism, the outer housing defining a cavity to contain the locking dog when the locking dog is in the outer radial position and also having an angled inner wall configured to engage the locking dog to move the locking dog to the inner radial position when the outer housing is moved to a locking position. A method of actuating a locking rod may be provided.

Abstract: A support that is selectively adjustable to a plurality of configurations that enable a variety of viewing/user orientations of a mobile device. The mobile device includes a display, a back panel, a support positioned at the back panel, and adjustment members pivotally connected to respective outer ends of the support and mounted at the back panel to facilitate linear, reciprocating movement along an axis so as to change the relative orientation of the support relative to the back panel.

Abstract: A foldable support device for a stand lamp includes a lower support member and an upper support member, each including a front support component and a rear support component parallel to and arranged behind the front support component. Each of the front and rear support components includes a bottom support rod having an upper end, and a top support rod having a lower end pivoted to the upper end of the bottom support rod such that the top support rod is foldable downwardly toward one of left and right sides of the bottom support rod and upwardly away from the bottom support rod.

Abstract: Cases or holders for cell phones, personal digital assistants, portable video/music players, electronic books, electronic tablets and other handheld and/or free-standing display devices, as well as the devices themselves are disclosed. In different embodiments, a versatile protective holder that can allow placement on any surface for hands-free viewing, with full adjustment of viewing angle in landscape and/or portrait orientations; directional sound reflecting and baffling; easier cleaning and viewing of the device's screen; easier grasping by the user; wearing of the device using a belt clip or arm or waist band; as well as attachment to an automobile, bicycle, or other vehicle are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to concentrating sunlight. In some implementations, a concentrator includes a plurality of reflector support structures and a plurality of reflector segments associated with each reflector support structure. Each reflector support structure formed to include a curved surface that receives an associated reflector segment and a bottom portion that distributes the weight of the reflector segment along a surface area. Each reflector segment includes a reflecting surface adjacent a flexible element such that the reflecting surface reflects incident sunlight light. In some examples, the reflector support structures may comprise a light weight material such as a polyurethane and/or the reflecting surface may be 5 mils or less.

Abstract: A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.