Patent ID: 8360384
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An integrated collapsible support device comprising: a panel formed from a laminate material including two rigid layers coupled on opposing sides to a malleable layer; first, second, and third panel portions formed by distinct regions of the composite member and including at least the two rigid layers, the first panel portion including a first coupling feature and a first surface configured to face an object supported by the device, the third panel portion including a second coupling feature configured to be removably engaged to the first coupling feature; a first hinge element including the malleable layer and excluding both of the rigid layers, the first hinge element hingedly connecting the first panel portion and the second panel portion, the first and second panel portions configured to pivot about the first hinge element, a first protuberance being positioned toward an end of the first panel portion, opposite the first hinge element, and a second protuberance being positioned proximate the first hinge element; and at least a second hinge element including the malleable layer and excluding both of the rigid layers, the second hinge element hingedly connecting the second panel portion and the third panel portion, pivoting the second and third panels about the first and second hinge elements, respectively, positioning the first coupling feature adjacent the second coupling feature, engagement of the first and second coupling features forming a raised region of the composite member, a third protuberance being positioned proximate the second hinge element, and a fourth protuberance being positioned toward an end of the third panel portion, opposite the second hinge element.