Holding device for a mobile electronic device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a holding device for a mobile electronic device. The holding device may comprise a single member or a plurality of members. For example, the holding device may comprise a first holding member, a second holding member and a handle member. The first holding member and the second holding member interface with a mobile electronic device. The handle member may be held by a user, or may be mounted to a surface. In one example of the present disclosure the holding device comprises at least one joint which allows the first holding member, second holding member and/or the handle member to move in relation to the remaining members, allowing the holding device to fold into a compact configuration. In another example of the present invention, the holding device comprises a single member comprising a device holding mechanism and a handle section.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holding device for use with a mobile electronic device, comprising:
 at least one holding member; and   at least one handle member;   wherein the at least one holding member interfaces with at least a first edge of a mobile electronic device; and   wherein the at least one handle member is physically connected to the at least one holding member.   
     
     
         2 . The holding device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the handle at least one holding member is disposed axially co-linear to the at least one handle member. 
     
     
         3 . The holding device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the handle member includes a grip portion to allow a user to interface with the handle member. 
     
     
         4 . The holding device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the handle member is mountable to a stationary surface. 
     
     
         5 . The holding device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first holding member and the second holding member comprises a U-shaped channel. 
     
     
         6 . The holding device as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the U-shaped channel is configured to removably retain the edge of the mobile electronic device. 
     
     
         7 . The holding device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the U-shaped channel includes a fastener to retain the edge of the mobile electronic device. 
     
     
         8 . A holding device for use with a mobile electronic device, comprising:
 a first holding member;   a second holding member; and   a handle member;   wherein the first holding member interfaces with a first edge of a mobile electronic device;   wherein the second holding member interfaces with a second edge of a mobile electronic device; and   wherein the first holding member is disposed axially perpendicular to the second holding member; the second holding member is disposed axially perpendicular to the handle member; and the first holding device is disposed axially co-linear to the handle member.   
     
     
         9 . The holding device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the holding device further comprises at least one pivoting joint, for allowing at least one of the first holding member, the second holding member, and the handle member to move axially. 
     
     
         10 . The holding device as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the at least one pivoting joint is lockable in at least one axial position. 
     
     
         11 . The holding device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the handle member includes a grip portion to allow a user to interface with the handle member. 
     
     
         12 . The holding device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the handle member is mountable to a stationary surface. 
     
     
         13 . The holding device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first holding member and the second holding member comprises a U-shaped channel. 
     
     
         14 . The holding device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the U-shaped channel is configured to removably retain the edge of the mobile electronic device. 
     
     
         15 . The holding device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the U-shaped channel includes a fastener to retain the edge of the mobile electronic device. 
     
     
         16 . A holding device for use with a mobile electronic device, comprising:
 a first holding member;   a second holding member;   a handle member;   at least one pivoting joint   wherein the first holding member interfaces with a first edge of a mobile electronic device;   wherein the second holding member interfaces with a second edge of a mobile electronic device; and   wherein the at least one pivoting joint joins at least two of the first holding member, the second holding member, and the handle member;   and wherein at least one of the first holding member, the second holding member, and the handle member is able to move axially.   
     
     
         17 . The holding device as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the at least one pivoting joint is lockable in at least one axial position. 
     
     
         18 . The holding device as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the at least one pivoting joint is lockable in a position wherein the first holding member is disposed axially perpendicular to the second holding member; the second holding member is disposed axially perpendicular to the handle member; and the first holding device is disposed axially co-linear to the handle member. 
     
     
         19 . The holding device as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the handle member includes a grip portion to allow a user to interface with the handle member. 
     
     
         20 . The holding device as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the handle member is mountable to a stationary surface. 
     
     
         21 . The holding device as recited in  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the first holding member and the second holding member comprises a U-shaped channel. 
     
     
         22 . The holding device as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the U-shaped channel is configured to removably retain the edge of the mobile electronic device. 
     
     
         23 . The holding device as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the U-shaped channel includes a fastener to retain the edge of the mobile electronic device.