Mobile Computing Device Stand

Abstract

A collapsible, single sheet, folded template design for a Mobile Computing Device Stand. Built from a single sheet of card stock or laminated paper-like material, this structure is capable of holding a mobile computing device in an upright position for stationary use on a flat surface like a table or desk. The design can accommodate cutouts for device inputs and device buttons on side flaps that conform to the width and layout of specific devices. The design lends itself to a low-cost, lightweight, collapsible, and fastener-free triangular frame with a reinforcing bend slightly from the top that provides back strength to support finger-initiated navigation required from a touch screen device. The front edge of the template sheet folds back into itself to allow for a front panel flap and the triangular device stand shape with side flaps.

1 . A collapsible, single sheet Mobile Computing Device Stand derived from folded card stock/laminated paper-like material comprising:
 A single sheet of template cut card stock or laminated paper-like material having a specific pattern that when folded to specification results in a triangular device stand with a front flap and side flaps to support the front and sides of the mobile computing device; whereby   single sheet means derived from one continuous sheet which requires no assembly of parts, fastening, or adhesives   folded to specification means that the single sheet is bent at specified locations according to the pattern which creates the triangular device stand   triangular device stand means the front edge of the template sheet folds back into itself to allow for a front panel flap and the triangular device stand shape with side flaps. The stand's shape is enforced by a slit flap on the back edge of the sheet which serves as the bottom of the stand.   slit flap means a horizontal cutout flap near the end of the sheet that when folded upward can support the front edge of the sheet   
     
     
         2 . said Mobile Computing Device Stand is made of a paper or paper-like structure so that in the rest position, a flattened sheet-like structure is provided, and in a raised position, a Mobile Computing Device Stand is provided by said folding means, said triangular device stand means, and said back slit means to hold the shape of the stand.