Multi Tool Stand for Digital Device Method and Apparatus

Abstract

A multi tool with a handle arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis. The handle has a first end and a second end and a housing for containing a first tool. The multi tool also has a prop which interoperates with the first handle and provides stability against overturning of the multi tool when supporting a device. The multi tool also has a mount which is interoperable with either the handle or the prop. The mount will maintain a device in an upright position.

1 . A multi tool comprising:
 a. a handle arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis, said handle comprising a first end and a second end, said handle comprising a housing and a first tool contained within said housing;   b. said multi tool further comprising a prop configured in conjunction with said first handle to provide stability against overturning of said multi tool when supporting a device;   c. said multi tool further comprising a mount interoperationally attached to either said handle or said prop and configured to connect to said device and maintain said device in an upright position.   
     
     
         2 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said first end further comprises a hinge; said prop pivotably connected to said a hinge, said prop configured to rotate away from said handle about said hinge to a support position to provide stability to said multi tool when said mount is connected to said device. 
     
     
         3 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said prop is further comprised as a second handle of said multi tool. 
     
     
         4 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said prop further comprises: a first leg pivotally attached to said handle at as hinge, said hinge arranged along a vertically aligned axis substantially perpendicular to said longitudinally aligned axis, said first leg rotatable about said hinge a radial distance to a support position, wherein said prop and said handle provide stability against overturning of said device when connected to said mount. 
     
     
         5 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said prop further comprises: a first leg and a second leg each rotatably attached to said handle near said first end and configured to bias away from said handle to form two legs of a three-legged stand, said three-legged stand comprising said first leg, said second leg, and said handle. 
     
     
         6 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said first tool further comprises: said mount pivotally attached to said handle to extend from a mo ant pocket location to a device engaging location. 
     
     
         7 . The multi tool according to  claim 5  wherein said first leg and said second leg are each connected to said housing at an outer surface location of said housing and form an outer shell of said handle. 
     
     
         8 . The multi tool according to  claim 5  wherein said first leg and said second leg each further comprise a radial length about at least two thirds of said handle longitudinal length, each of said first and second legs configured to extend from a housing recess configured in said handle sidewalls to form two legs of as three-legged stand comprising said first leg, said second leg, and said handle. 
     
     
         9 . The multi tool according to  claim 5  wherein said first and second leg each pivot about a pivot hinge located substantially at said first end of said handle, said pivot hinge arranged at a pivot hinge angle in non-parallel alignment to said longitudinal axis providing an angular pivot plane about which said first and second legs pivot away from said handle to form two legs of a three legged stand comprising said first let, said second leg and said handle. 
     
     
         10 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said prop further comprises as detachable leg insertable into a slot located on said handle enabling said multi tool to provide overturning stability when supporting a device connected to said mount. 
     
     
         11 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said mount further comprises: a detachable mount insertable into a slot located on said handle enabling said multi tool to provide a mounting position to a device. 
     
     
         12 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said multi tool further comprises: a second handle, said second handle interoperable with said first handle to form a multitool plier, said second handle further comprising a second handle hinge about which said mount is rotatably connected. 
     
     
         13 . The multi tool according to  claim 12  wherein said multi tool further comprises: a first leg and a second leg interoperable with said first handle. 
     
     
         14 . The multi tool according to  claim 5  wherein said multi tool further comprises: said first leg and said second leg rotatably attached to said handle about a hinge, said first and second leg stowable into an interior receiving portion of said housing. 
     
     
         15 . The multi tool according to  claim 13  wherein said first and second legs further comprise spring-loaded hinges arranged near said hinge to provide outward biasing of said first and second legs to form two legs of a three-legged stand comprising said first and second legs and said handle. 
     
     
         16 . The multi tool according to claim above wherein said multi tool further comprises: a third leg rotatably attached to either said handle or said second handle at an outer wall location wherein said handle, second handle, and third leg form a three legged stand. 
     
     
         17 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said prop further comprises: a telescoping leg along the radial length of said prop. 
     
     
         18 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said mount further comprises: a multi-angular mount configured to rotate about said longitudinally aligned axis, a transverse axis, and a vertical axis. 
     
     
         19 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said prop further comprises: a first leg comprising a first leg hinge interoperably attached to a hinge of said handle, a first leg member disposed between said first leg hinge and a second leg hinge, and a distal leg member rotatably connected to said second hinge, whereby said distal leg member provides stability against overturning while supporting said device. 
     
     
         20 . The multi tool according to  claim 1  wherein said mount further comprises: a threaded mount for connecting to a standard threaded female camera mount receptacle, a spring mount, a component plug for connection to digital device, a USB device, a USB dummy plug. 
     
     
         21 - 27 . (canceled)