Computing device holder and method of storing thereof

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  "publication_number": "US11755070B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Computing device holder and method of storing thereof",
  "abstract": "A computing device holder; it has a curved base comprising a flat upper part, wherein the curved base defines an inner space for receiving an edge of a table; a receiving portion for receiving the computing device; a connector connecting the receiving portion to the flat upper part; and a hinge connecting the connector to the receiving portion, wherein the connector allows the receiving portion to rotate around the longitudinal axis defined by the length of the connector, and wherein the hinge allows the receiving portion to rotate around the hinge from a first position where the receiving portion is orthogonal with respect to the flat upper part of the curved base to a second position where the receiving portion is parallel with respect to the flat upper part of the curved base.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A jaw for clamping onto an edge of a table comprising: a flat upper part; a bottom part connected to the flat upper part through a hinge; and a floating base connected at an end to the flat upper part, and connected to the bottom part through another hinge, wherein shifting the bottom part and the floating base from a first position to a second position causes an inner space, for receiving the edge of the table, defined by the flat upper part, the bottom part and the floating base, to reduce in width, thereby causing the jaw to close onto the edge of the table, wherein the flat upper part comprises an extension, and wherein the floating base is connected to the extension of the flat upper part.",
    "2. The jaw as defined in claim 1, wherein the floating base is connected to the bottom part through a lever, and wherein the shifting the bottom part and the floating base from a first position to a second position causes the lever to swing from a first position to a second position, and wherein the lever locks the bottom part and the floating base in the second position when the lever is in the second position.",
    "3. The jaw as defined in claim 1, wherein the extension of the flat upper part is curved and follows the shape of an arched section of the bottom part such that the extension of the flat upper part is configured to nest with the arched section of the bottom part.",
    "4. The jaw as defined in claim 1, wherein a surface of the floating base facing the flat upper part is at least partially covered with a compressible pad.",
    "5. The jaw as defined in claim 4, wherein the compressible pad comprises rubber and foam.",
    "6. The jaw as defined in claim 1, wherein a compressible pad covers at least a portion of an inner wall of the flat upper part.",
    "7. A holder for receiving a computing device comprising the jaw as defined in claim 1 for locking onto an edge of a table.",
    "8. A table located in an aircraft comprising the holder as defined in claim 7, wherein the holder is fastened to an edge of the table.",
    "9. A jaw for clamping onto an edge of a table comprising: a flat upper part; a bottom part connected to the flat upper part through a hinge; and a floating base connected at an end to the flat upper part, and connected to the bottom part, wherein shifting the bottom part and the floating base from a first position to a second position causes an inner space, for receiving the edge of the table, defined by the flat upper part, the bottom part and the floating base, to reduce in width, thereby causing the jaw to close onto the edge of the table, wherein a surface of the floating base facing the flat upper part is at least partially covered with a compressible pad.",
    "10. The jaw as defined in claim 9, wherein the floating base is connected to the bottom part through a lever, and wherein the shifting the bottom part and the floating base from a first position to a second position causes the lever to swing from a first position to a second position, and wherein the lever locks the bottom part and the floating base in the second position when the lever is in the second position.",
    "11. The jaw as defined in claim 9, wherein the flat upper part comprises an extension, and wherein the floating base is connected to the extension of the flat upper part.",
    "12. The jaw as defined in claim 11, wherein the extension of the flat upper part is curved and follows the shape of an arched section of the bottom part such that the extension of the flat upper part is configured to nest with the arched section of the bottom part.",
    "13. The jaw as defined in claim 9, wherein the compressible pad comprises rubber and foam.",
    "14. The jaw as defined in claim 9, wherein a compressible pad covers at least a portion of an inner wall of the flat upper part.",
    "15. A holder for receiving a computing device comprising the jaw as defined in claim 9 for locking onto an edge of a table.",
    "16. A table located in an aircraft comprising the holder as defined in claim 15, wherein the holder is fastened to an edge of the table.",
    "17. A table located in an aircraft comprising a holder for receiving a computing device comprising a jaw for locking onto an edge of a table, the jaw comprising: a flat upper part; a bottom part connected to the flat upper part through a hinge; and a floating base connected at an end to the flat upper part, and connected to the bottom part through another hinge, wherein shifting the bottom part and the floating base from a first position to a second position causes an inner space, for receiving the edge of the table, defined by the flat upper part, the bottom part and the floating base, to reduce in width, thereby causing the jaw to close onto the edge of the table, wherein the holder is fastened to an edge of the table."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/945,314 filed on Dec. 9, 2019, incorporated herein by reference.\n\nThe present disclosure relates to holders for receiving a computing device, and more particularly to holders for use in means of transport.\n\nHolders used for receiving computing devices, such as a smartphone, for attachment to components of a means of transport, such as a vehicle, aircraft or boat, are best adequately secured such that the holder does not detach undesirably and cause injury to the driver or passengers during transit. Moreover, it would be advantageous for the holder to be of a compact configuration, and be developed for compact storage in order to reduce its space-occupancy when stored.\n\nFinally, in the context of an aircraft, designing a holder that can be easily detached from the edge of the table and stored during lift off, landing and/or turbulence would be further advantageous.\n\nThe present disclosure relates to a holder, for receiving a computing device, for use in an aircraft, such as a private jet, where the holder is adapted to be secured onto an edge of a table of the jet. However, it will be understood that the holder does not have to be limited to use in an aircraft, and can be easily attached to any other table without departing from the present teachings.\n\nThe holder includes a receiving portion, for receiving a computing device, and a base for securing the holder onto the edge of a table.",
  "cpc": [
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    "B60R 11/02",
    "B60R 2011/0059",
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  "assignees": [
    "Ingenio Aerospace Inc"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Parth LUHAR",
    "James Edward BELL"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2020-11-24",
  "publication_date": "2023-09-12",
  "grant_date": "2023-09-12",
  "priority_date": "2019-12-09",
  "application_number": "US-202017103435-A",
  "family_id": "76209879",
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