US 12,235,569 B1
Integrated selfie attachment
Carl Robert Hoerger, Boise, ID (US)
Filed by Carl Robert Hoerger, Boise, ID (US)
Filed on Feb. 24, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/173,790.
Int. Cl. G03B 17/56 (2021.01); A45B 1/00 (2006.01); A63C 11/22 (2006.01); F16M 13/08 (2006.01)
CPC G03B 17/561 (2013.01) [A45B 1/00 (2013.01); A63C 11/227 (2013.01); F16M 13/08 (2013.01)] 8 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An article for taking photos comprising:
a. a phone holder for removably attaching a phone,
b. a pivot to rotatably attach said phone holder to a pole of an item normally used for an activity other than taking photos allowing said phone holder to be stored in a first position substantially aligned with and adjacent to said pole, whereby said phone holder does not obstruct said activity while stored and may be rotated to a second position to attach said phone to take photos,
c. said phone holder further comprises 2 arms for the purpose of supporting an edge of said phone, wherein said arms are separated by a void and the tips of said arms are shaped to form a gap that is smaller than the diameter of said pole, and
d. said pole is positioned in said void when said phone holder is stored in said first position such that said tips create a snap fit, whereby said phone holder is stored securely during said activity.