Patent ID: 7546994

Claim:
An adjustable support apparatus for supporting a user device, comprising: a first cap having a first section, a second section and a cover disposed between the first and second sections, the first section being adapted for engagement with a support surface and the cover being adapted for providing immediate access to a cable of the user device; a second cap having a first section, a second section and a cover disposed between the first and second sections, the first section being adapted for engagement with the user device and the cover being adapted for providing immediate access to the cable of the user device; a first arm member having first and second ends and a cover disposed between the first and second ends for providing immediate access to the user device cable, the first end of the first arm member being coupled to the second section of the first cap, and the first arm member being operable to receive an extension and retraction device therein for providing a force for supporting the user device; a middle cap disposed between the first and second caps, the middle cap having a first side, a second side and a cover coupled to the first and second sides thereof for providing access to the user device cable, the first side of the middle cap being connected to the second end of the first arm member; and a second arm member having first and second ends and a cover disposed between the first and second ends for providing immediate access to the user device cable, the first end of the second arm member being connected to the second side of the middle cap, the second end of the second arm member being connected to the second section of the second cap, and the second arm member being operable to receive a second extension and retraction device therein for providing a force for supporting the user device; wherein one of the first and second arm members including a variable force clevis connected to a respective one of the extension and retraction devices, the variable force clevis being operable to vary the force provided by the respective extension and retraction device as the respective one of the first and second arm members is adjusted between selected positions.