Stand and drawing-easel attached to a keyboard to use with mobile electronic devices
US9335791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1669
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stand attached to a physical keyboard that holds devices with slate form-factor such as tablets, smartphones, media players and e-book readers. The keyboard-stand combination can hold devices in multiple angles optimal for reading, web-browsing, typing and drawing. The footprint of the keyboard-stand combination is expandable. A minimal ‘storage-position’ provides sufficient stability to be used on a table-top. The non-skid base surface of the stand prevents sliding when actuating mobile electronic devices with fingers. An ‘extended-position’ gives extra footprint and stability to be used in inclined planes or low-friction surfaces also preventing toppling. Optionally the stand can also hold a sliding-stylus for use with such mobile electronic device. Such stylus can be place in a storage position optimized for transport, or in an easy-to-reach inkwell.
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