Multi positional attachable handle with integrated backlight illumination <<bias>> system
View Patent ↗A portable assembly includes a multi-positional attachable handle with a plurality of integrated light emitting diodes (LEDs) within a perimeter of a reflective angled side edge of the handle which produces a back-light illumination. A white light emitting device is attached directly to a back of a smart phone, an iPad or a laptop product. The handle also functions as a stand assembly for holding a hand-held portable electronic device or a smartphone in a multitude of positions or locations. A first section of the device includes a pivot ball base that is attached to the back of the electronic device itself or it's case. A method of radiating light from behind an object during a darkened or low light viewing environment is called “Bias Lighting”.
1. An apparatus for holding a hand-held portable electronic device in a multitude of positions, the apparatus comprising:
a stand assembly configured to be attached to the hand-held portable electronic device, the stand assembly comprising:
a pivot ball mounting base;
a handle comprising:
an engagement assembly configured to be snapped onto the pivot ball mounting base of the stand assembly; and
a lighting assembly comprising:
a plurality of light emitting diodes; and
a tightening nut being characterized by
a loose condition in which the handle is rotatable; and
a tightened condition in which the handle is stationary relative to the pivot ball mounting base.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises a rechargeable battery supplying power to the plurality of light emitting diodes; and wherein the apparatus further comprises a charging cord supplying power to the plurality of light emitting diodes.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a bias lighting method is applied so that a front side of the hand-held portable electronic device is illuminated by light from the plurality of light emitting diodes positioned on a back side of the hand-held portable electronic device.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a housing of the handle, the pivot ball mounting base, and the tightening nut are made of a polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a rim of a housing of the handle is coated with a reflective material.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises a dimmer control switch controlling the plurality of light emitting diodes.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stand assembly is permanently attached to the hand-held portable electronic device by an adhesive.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of light emitting diodes comprises a respective rectangular lighting module with integrated electronic circuitry.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a housing of the handle is of an oval shape.
10. An apparatus for holding a hand-held portable electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
a stand assembly comprising:
a pivot ball mounting base;
a handle comprising:
an engagement assembly configured to be snapped onto the pivot ball mounting base of the stand assembly; and
a tightening nut being characterized by
a loose condition in which the handle is rotatable; and
a tightened condition in which
the engagement assembly of the handle is stationary relative to the pivot ball mounting base;
wherein the handle further comprises a lighting assembly comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the stand assembly further comprises an adhesive pad attached to a bottom surface of the stand assembly; and wherein the apparatus is attached to the hand-held portable electronic device by the adhesive pad.
12. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the tightening nut is characterized by the tightened condition in which
an inner surface of the tightening nut directly contacts an outer surface of the engagement assembly of the handle.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the engagement assembly comprises four prongs.
14. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed on a side surface of a housing of the handle.
15. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the handle further comprises a rechargeable battery supplying power to the plurality of light emitting diodes.
16. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein a housing of the handle, the pivot ball mounting base, and the tightening nut are made of a polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer.
17. The apparatus of claim 10 ,
wherein the handle further comprises a dimmer control switch controlling the plurality of light emitting diodes.
18. An apparatus for holding a hand-held portable electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
a stand assembly comprising:
a pivot ball mounting base;
a handle comprising:
an engagement assembly configured to be snapped onto the pivot ball mounting base of the stand assembly; and
a tightening nut being characterized by
a loose condition in which the handle is rotatable; and
a tightened condition in which
the engagement assembly of the handle is stationary relative to the pivot ball mounting base;
wherein a rim of a housing of the handle is coated with a reflective material.