Patent ID: 6565058
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B42F,Y10T

Abstract:
A device configured to removably support an article for viewing, comprising:a housing, comprising a base portion configured to be supported on a surface and an upper portion movably secured to the base portion, wherein the upper portion is movable between distal and proximal positions relative to the base portion; a pair of arms pivotally disposed within the housing in adjacent spaced-apart relationship, wherein the arms have upper end portions and opposite lower end portions, and wherein the housing upper portion is configured to engage the lower end portions of the arms such that movement of the housing upper portion to the proximal position causes the upper end portions of the arms to pivot away from each other so that an article can be placed therebetween; and a spring disposed within the housing that is configured to urge the upper end portions of the arms together so as to removably support the article placed therebetween for viewing.