Apparatus for holding a portable device

摘要

A method and apparatus for supporting a portable computer appliance. The invention may comprise rotating a computer appliance to convert between mouse-based use and a touch-based use, or other orientations and applications. The apparatus may be attached to a microphone stand or similar mechanism to aid viewing the computer appliance. To assist coordination with public performances, the apparatus may hold and support a computer appliance to display notes, music, video, or other expressions for assisting a performer, such as for public speeches, concerts, plays, stand-up comedy, and the like.

主权项

1. A device supporter, comprising:
a body, including a corrugated engagement panel, a pair of coupling members and a cradling member, each of the coupling members extending from the body, the coupling members configured to couple a portable device to the body in a spring biasing relationship; and an engaging member, configured for releasable engagement with a stand, the engaging member extending substantially orthogonally in relation to the coupling members; wherein the cradling member is integrally situated distally from the coupling members; and wherein the body comprises a D-shaped aperture situated between the corrugated engagement panel and the cradling member.