Patent ID: 9686391
Date: 2017-06-20
CPC Classifications: G06F,H04M

Claim:
1. A rest for a portable electronic device, comprising: a case, configured to removably secure to a rear face of said portable electronic device; a telescoping upper support frame secured subjacent to a top edge exterior face of said case; a main support hinge secured superjacent to a bottom edge exterior face of said case; at least one pair of main support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said main support hinge; a secondary support hinge affixed between an outermost pair of main support frames, parallel to said main support hinge and positioned between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; at least one pair of secondary support frames, each having a first end pivotally attached to said upper support frame and a second end pivotally attached to said secondary support hinge; and, a flexible cover affixed to and spanning an area between said upper support frame and said main support hinge; wherein when in a deployed state, said rest comprises a fanned out structure at least partially protruding from said rear face of said case; and, wherein when in a collapsed state, said rest folds flat against said rear face of said case.