Floating platform for an electronic device

Abstract

A floating platform for an electronic device is provided in order to provide a user the ability to view the display of the electronic device while the platform and electronic device are floating on water. The floating platform provides a stand capable of orienting the electronic device in an orientation suitable for viewing the display of the device while the floating platform and electronic device are situated on the water surface.

1 . A floating platform for supporting an electronic device with a viewable display comprising:
 (a) buoyant material; and   (b) a stand configured to support the electronic device in a stationary position with respect to said floating platform and wherein the plane of said viewable display of said stationary position is oriented non-parallel with a water surface when said platform and supported device are floating on water;   
       wherein said buoyant material is capable of floating an electronic device supported on said platform on a water surface. 
     
     
         2 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein the entirety of said electronic device floats above the surface of water when said electronic device is supported on said platform and said platform is in water. 
     
     
         3 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said plane has an obtuse angle with said water surface when said electronic device is supported on said platform and said platform is in water. 
     
     
         4 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said stand comprises a flexible portion capable of orienting said plane at multiple angles with respect to the surface of the water. 
     
     
         5 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said lower portion comprises a weighted portion capable of stabilizing said floating platform when floating in water. 
     
     
         6 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said stand comprises a case for said electronic device. 
     
     
         7 . The floating platform according to  claim 6 , wherein said case is water-resistant or water-proof. 
     
     
         8 . The floating platform according to  claim 6 , wherein said case is integrally formed with said stand. 
     
     
         9 . The floating platform according to  claim 6 , wherein said viewable display comprises touch sensitivity and said case comprises a transparent cover which can be pressed against the viewable display for operation of the electronic device. 
     
     
         10 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said electronic device is a smartphone or tablet. 
     
     
         11 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said floatable platform further comprises a housing surrounding said stand portion, wherein said housing comprises an insertion chamber dimensioned to permit said electronic device to be inserted therein and removably attached to said stand. 
     
     
         12 . The floating platform according to  claim 11 , wherein said insertion chamber is dimensioned to permit said electronic device and a case surrounding said electronic device to be removably attached to said stand. 
     
     
         13 . The floating platform according to  claim 11 , wherein said insertion chamber comprises one or more means for attaching said stand portion to said electronic device or a case surrounding said electronic device. 
     
     
         14 . The floating platform according to  claim 11 , further comprising a transparent closure portion that covers said electronic device and said platform is waterproof or water-resistant for said electronic device. 
     
     
         15 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , further comprising one or more anchors or supports. 
     
     
         16 . The floating platform according to  claim 15 , wherein at least one of said one or more anchors or supports comprises a means for attaching said anchor or support to a surface. 
     
     
         17 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , further comprising a handle dimensioned to provide stabilization to said floating platform when an electronic device is supported and input is provided to said electronic device by a user. 
     
     
         18 . The floating platform according to  claim 1 , wherein said case and/or stand is formed integrally with said floating platform and one or more additional peripheral devices selected from one or more power sources for powering said electronic device, speakers, and combinations thereof.