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Apple patents thin stand with hidden grips for easier computer carrying

Patent drawing
Patent drawing from the official filing.

Apple describes a low-profile stand for computers that folds flat to save space when not in use. The design includes handles or grips covered by a flexible material to make the device easier to carry while keeping the look clean.

Why it mattersThis filing suggests Apple is refining how its hardware is packaged and moved, focusing on practical design details for portability rather than new computing power.

In the filing’s own words

Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A device support system, comprising: an electronic device housing; a stand to support the electronic device housing, the stand comprising: a first segment attached to the electronic device housing; and a second segment to support the stand on a support surface; and a flexible sheet of material covering the stand.

Facts

Company
Apple (Apple Inc.)
Official title
LOW PROFILE COMPUTER SUPPORT
Publication number
US20260329333A1
Application number
19724755
Filed
Jun 29, 2026
Published
Oct 22, 2026
Inventors
6
Claims
20

Classified under

G06F 1/1601 Physics & computingF16M 11/10 Mechanical engineeringF16M 11/38 Mechanical engineeringG06F 1/181 Physics & computingH05K 5/0226 Electricity & electronicsH05K 5/023 Electricity & electronics
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