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Holding device for holding a portable object, and method of manufacturing same

US7080812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 2004
Grant dateJul 25, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0085
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A holding device for holding a portable object includes a support platform (210), a first arm (120) coupled to the support platform, a second arm (130) coupled to the support platform, a biasing member (140) located between the first and second arms, a locking mechanism (150) capable of maintaining the first arm and the second arm in any one of a plurality of discrete positions with respect to each other, and a release button (260) capable of releasing the locking mechanism adjacent to the support platform. The biasing member is capable of urging at least a portion of the first arm and at least a portion of the second arm toward each other.

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