Grip and hands-free support for multimedia devices

Abstract

An accessory that attaches to an electronic multimedia device 1 (FIG. 1 ) such as an E-Reader, where the user slips a hand under an elastic material 2 (FIG. 1 ) to receive support while holding said device. This accessory allows a more comfortable and secure multimedia experience even allowing navigation with the same hand that holds said device. An optional attachment (FIG. 4 ) fits around this accessory without obstructing its hand-support functionality while retracted, and opens at variable angles to support said device on a working surface for hands-free viewing at continuously selectable angles (FIG. 6 ).

1 . An accessory for an electronic multimedia device for supporting the hand holding said electronic multimedia device comprising:
 a. a rigid base,   b. an elastic material   c. a first means for permanently attaching said elastic material to said rigid base   d. a second means for semi-permanently attaching together said rigid base and said electronic multimedia device,   
       whereby the user can hold said electronic multimedia device more securely and with less physical effort than is afforded without said accessory. 
     
     
         2 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 1  wherein said rigid base has a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 1  wherein said rigid base consists of ABS plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 1  wherein said elastic material consists of polyester knitted fabric 
     
     
         5 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 1  wherein said first means consists of acrylic glue applied to both said elastic material and said rigid base. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 1  wherein said second means consists of mounting tape. 
     
     
         7 . An accessory for an electronic multimedia device for supporting said electronic multimedia device in an upright position on a horizontal reading surface comprising:
 (a) The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 1     (b) A thin hollowed frame surrounding said accessory   (c) An anchoring material   (d) A first means for permanently securing said hollowed frame to said anchoring material wherein said hollowed frame can rotate at joint with said anchoring frame   (e) a second means for semi-permanently securing said anchoring material to said electronic multimedia device.   (f) a third means for providing sufficient friction between the said hollowed frame and a a smooth horizontal surface wherein said hollowed frame will not slip on said smooth horizontal surface.   
     
     
         8 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 7  wherein said first means consists of a so-called living hinge. 
     
     
         9 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 7  wherein said second means consists of mounting tape. 
     
     
         10 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 7  wherein said third means consists of a an overmolding of the bottom of said hollowed frame with a thermoplastic elastomer. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory for an electronic multimedia device of  claim 7  wherein said third means consists of attaching rubber feet to the bottom of said hollowed frame.
 whereby the user can retract said hollowed frame around said accessory of  claim 1  without hindrance to the functionality of that claim, and the user can extend said hollowed frame at any angle to support said electronic multimedia device at any angle on a horizontal reading surface.