Mobile phone charging case and mount

1 . A charging device for a mobile phone, comprising:

a case having a recessed interior for use in holding the mobile phone there-within, the recessed interior being dimensioned for conforming contact with an exterior of the mobile phone, the case further comprising:

a power supply embedded within the case, and

a power port electrically coupled to the power supply, the power port for use in connecting to a mobile phone charging port;

a mounting element having a clasp configured for releasably mounting to an annular object, the clasp having a first end and a second end releasably connectable to the first end and defining an annular cavity when connected therewith for mounting to the annular object, the clasp further including a hinge connected between the first end and the second end, the first and second ends being pivotable about the hinge, and

a locking mechanism for releasably attaching the case to the mounting element, the locking mechanism having a first locking element disposed on an exterior surface of the case, and a second locking element disposed on the mounting element configured for releasably locking with the first locking element,

wherein the first locking element and the second locking element collectively comprise complimentary mating elements configured to lock the first and second locking elements together when intermeshed in a locked position and unlock the first and second locking elements from one-another when unmeshed in an unlocked position.

2 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the first locking element is integrally formed with the exterior surface of the case.

3 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the mating elements are rotatably meshable, and a relative rotation of the first and second locking elements transitions the locked and unlocked positions.

4 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the mating elements comprise:

a plurality of protrusions, and

a plurality of complimentary locking enclosures, each locking enclosure having an opening on an exterior surface for receiving a protrusion and an inner recess formed adjacent the opening, the inner recess dimensioned for intermeshing with the protrusion.

5 . The charging device of claim 4 , wherein engaging the locked position comprises inserting the plurality of protrusions through the plurality of openings of the locking enclosures, and rotating the plurality of protrusions into the plurality of locking enclosures, for intermeshing with the recess thereof.

6 . The charging device of claim 4 , wherein a width of the protrusion substantially corresponds to a width of the recess.

7 . The charging device of claim 4 , wherein the first locking element comprises the plurality of locking enclosures, and the second locking element comprises the plurality of protrusions.

8 . The charging device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of locking enclosures comprise four locking enclosures and the plurality of protrusions comprise four complimentary protrusions.

9 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein:

the first end comprises a first semi-annular element, and

the second end comprises a second semi-annular element;

wherein the first semi-annular element and the second semi-annular element define the annular cavity when the first end is connected with the second end.

10 . The charging device of claim 9 , further comprising:

a resiliently compressible material disposed between the first and second end of the clasp, for conforming a fit of the clasp to an exterior of the annular object when connected thereto.

11 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the charging device is for mounting to a handle bar.

12 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the mounting element comprises an adjustable strap for wrapping around and attaching to an object.

13 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the power supply comprises a rechargeable power source.

14 . The charging device of claim 13 , wherein the charging device further comprises a solar cell electrically coupled to the power supply.

15 . The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the charging device further comprises a switch for toggling electrical connectivity between the power supply and the power port.

16 . The charging device of claim 13 , wherein the power port comprises an input port and an output port, wherein the output port is for use in connecting to the mobile phone charging port, and, the input port is for use in connecting to an external power source, for use in recharging the power supply.

17 . A kit for assembling a charging device and bicycle mount for a mobile phone, comprising:

a case having a recessed interior for use in holding the mobile phone there-within, the recessed interior being dimensioned for contacting conformity with an exterior of the mobile phone, the case further comprising:

a power supply embedded within the case, and

a power port electrically coupled to the power supply, the power port for use in connecting to a mobile phone charging port;

a first locking element attachable to an exterior surface of the case, and a mounting element comprising:

a second locking element releasably locking with the first locking element, the first locking element and the second locking element collectively comprising complimentary mating elements configured to lock the first and second locking elements together when intermeshed in a locked position and unlock the first and second locking elements from one-another when unmeshed in an unlocked position, and

a releasably attachable clasp having first and second ends and a hinge connected therebetween, the first and second ends being pivotable about the hinge and movable between an unmounted mode and a mounted mode, the first and second ends defining:

an opening for receiving an annular object when separated apart in the unmounted mode, and

an annular cavity for encircling the annular object when connected together in the mounted mode.

18 . A charging device for a mobile phone, comprising:

a case having a recessed interior for use in holding the mobile phone there-within, the recessed interior being dimensioned for conforming contact with an exterior of the mobile phone, the case further comprising:

a power supply embedded within the case, and

a power port electrically coupled to the power supply, the power port for use in connecting to a mobile phone charging port;

a mounting element configured for releasably mounting to an object, and

a locking mechanism for releasably attaching the case to the mounting element, the locking mechanism having a first locking element disposed on an exterior surface of the case, and a second locking element disposed on the mounting element configured for releasably locking with the first locking element,

wherein the first locking element and the second locking element collectively comprise complimentary mating elements configured to lock the first and second locking elements together when intermeshed in a locked position and unlock the first and second locking elements from one-another when unmeshed in an unlocked position, the mating elements comprising four protrusions and four complimentary locking enclosures, each locking enclosure having an opening on an exterior surface for receiving a protrusion and an inner recess formed adjacent the opening, the inner recess dimensioned for intermeshing with the protrusion.

19 . The charging device of claim 13 , wherein the rechargeable power source is configured for recharging via induction.

20 . The charging device of claim 16 , wherein the input port and the output port are configured to provide for:

recharging the power supply when the input port is connected to the external power source, concurrently with, charging the mobile phone when the mobile phone is connected to the output port.