Stand-up pouch

Abstract

The Stand-Up Pouch secures small devices with straps and clip hooks to implements such as kayaks or rafts. The adjustable support leg allows the device to stand at an angle to allow for the best visibility and viewing to the user. The clear front side of the pouch allows for viewing of the device as well as use of touch screen devices through the transparent plastic face. The combination of these features of the pouch make it conveniently user friendly, while keeping the device in the pouch easily visible and accessible.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 
     
         1 . A pouch for holding and protecting an item to be viewed, the pouch comprising:
 a main compartment at least slightly larger than the item to be inserted, the main compartment having a window for viewing the item, the main compartment having a top end and a bottom end;   a leg pivotally connected to the main compartment, the leg having a bottom end that moves away from the bottom end of the main compartment when the leg is pivoted away from the main compartment; and   a securement line coupled to at least one of the main compartment and the leg.   
     
     
         2 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the main compartment includes a water resistant closure. 
     
     
         3 . The pouch of  claim 1 , further comprising a pivot limiter secured between the main compartment and the leg, the pivot limiter restricting the movement of the bottom end of the leg away from the bottom end of the main compartment. 
     
     
         4 . The pouch of  claim 3 , wherein the pivot limiter comprises a strap extending between the leg and the main compartment. 
     
     
         5 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the securement line comprises two cords extending from the main compartment. 
     
     
         6 . The pouch of  claim 5 , wherein the cords are elastic. 
     
     
         7 . The pouch of  claim 6 , further comprising fasteners secured to distal ends of the cords. 
     
     
         8 . The pouch of  claim 7 , wherein the cords are adjustable in length. 
     
     
         9 . The pouch of  claim 5 , further comprising a fastener secured to the bottom end of the main compartment. 
     
     
         10 . The pouch of  claim 9 , wherein the cords are secured near the top of the main compartment. 
     
     
         11 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the leg includes two feet at the bottom end of the leg and separated from each other in a direction generally transverse to the direction of movement of the bottom end of the leg as it pivots away from the main compartment. 
     
     
         12 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the leg is rigid. 
     
     
         13 . A pouch for holding an electronic device having a screen, the pouch comprising:
 a main compartment having a window, a top end, a bottom end, a front side, and a back side;   a leg pivotally secured to the back side of the main compartment, the leg having a limiter line extending to the main compartment;   a line extending from near the top end of the main compartment for securing the compartment in place; and   a line extending from near the bottom end of the main compartment for securing the compartment in place.   
     
     
         14 . The pouch of  claim 13 , wherein the line extending from near the top end of the main compartment is elastic and adjustable. 
     
     
         15 . The pouch of  claim 14 , wherein the leg includes two separate feet. 
     
     
         16 . The pouch of  claim 13 , wherein the limiter line is adjustable in length.