IP Library Granted Patent US 7,854,420
Granted Patent B2
US 7,854,420 · App. 11/591,686 · Granted Dec 21, 2010

Mounting clip and system for attaching objects to a computer monitor

Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Patent No.
US 7,854,420
App. No.
11/591,686
Granted
Dec 21, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

Embodiments of mounting clips are described. One such embodiment of a mounting clip for attaching an object, device, or portion of a device to a computer monitor comprises a main body. At least one hook-shaped rib is coupled to the main body. The at least one rib is removably insertable within an opening in the computer monitor. A foot, coupled to the main body, contacts an exterior surface of the computer monitor while the at least one rib is inserted within the opening. A holder receptacle is coupled to the main body and provides a mating point for coupling an object to the mounting clip.

Claims (15)

1. A mounting clip configured to attach to an object to a computer monitor, said mounting clip comprising:

a main body including a face for interfacing with an exterior surface of said computer monitor, wherein said face is canted at an angle to a remainder of said main body;

at least one hook shaped rib coupled to said face of said main body, said at least one rib removably insertable within an opening in said computer monitor;

a foot coupled to said main body, wherein said foot contacts an exterior surface of said computer monitor while said at least one rib is inserted within said opening; and

a holder receptacle coupled to said main body, wherein said holder receptacle provides a mating point for coupling an object to said mounting clip;

wherein said foot comprises a resilient non-marring material, to prevent said exterior surface of said computer monitor from being marred by interaction with said mounting clip.

2. The mounting clip of claim 1 , wherein said non-marring material comprises a rubber material.

3. A mounting clip configured to attach to an object to a computer monitor, said mounting clip comprising:

a main body including a face for interfacing with an exterior surface of said computer monitor, wherein said face is canted at an angle to a remainder of said main body;

at least one hook shaped rib coupled to said face of said main body, said at least one rib removably insertable within an opening in said computer monitor;

a foot coupled to said main body, wherein said foot contacts an exterior surface of said computer monitor while said at least one rib is insetted within said opening; and

a holder receptacle coupled to said main body, wherein said holder receptacle provides a mating point for coupling an object to said mounting clip;

wherein said holder receptacle comprises a two-part clasp configured for coupling with said object.

4. The mounting clip of claim 3 , wherein said two-part clasp is configured to grip a portion of an object.

5. The mounting clip of claim 3 , wherein said two-part clasp comprises a flexible material.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 24, 2007
From: DEPAY, DEAN; ABRAHAM, BENJAMIN; FRAPPEREAU, FREDERIC; GRADWOHL, RAY; GAGNE, JACQUES
To: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
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Continuity (1)
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