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Smart device docking apparatus

US9898042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2016
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
Priority date—
Expiry dateJul 11, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/04
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A docking apparatus is provided. The docking apparatus includes a host mount and a smart device mount. The host mount includes a base plate. At least one hinge clip is pivotally secured to the base plate by a binder post. The hinge clip is resiliently biased towards the base plate by a spring. A turn table is secured to an upper surface of the base plate and rotatable about a first axis. A hinge arm includes a first end pivotally attached to an upper surface of the turn table. The first end is rotatable about a second axis, such as a horizontal axis, substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The smart device mount is secured to a second end of the hinge arm and is operable to releasably retain a smart device.

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