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Abstract

A stand provides support for a portable display device such as a tablet computer or e-book reader. In one example, the stand includes a leg having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A first hinge at the proximal portion of the leg pivotally attaches the leg to the display device, and a first hinge stop is adapted to arrest a pivoting of the leg when the leg pivots at the first hinge to a first angle relative to a rear surface of the display device. A second hinge at the distal portion of the leg pivotally attaches the support member to the leg, and a second hinge stop is adapted to arrest a pivoting of the support member when the support member pivots at the second hinge to a second angle relative to the leg. Here, the support member is configured to support the leg in an open position, such that the distal portion of the support member frictionally engages the rear surface of the display device and the support member is compressed between the rear surface of the display device and the leg.

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First Claim