IP Library Granted Patent US 10,455,067
Granted Patent B1
US 10,455,067 · App. 16/130,813 · Granted Oct 22, 2019

Holder for a mobile computing device

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,455,067
App. No.
16/130,813
Granted
Oct 22, 2019
Kind
B1
Abstract

A holder for a mobile computing device is provided, which comprises a base member with a plurality of spaced angular adjustment recesses; a device platform, the device platform being pivotably connected to the base member and being configured for receiving a mobile computing device; and a support member, pivotably connected with the device platform and configured for engagement with one of the angular adjustment recesses to allow a plurality of different angular positions of the device platform with respect to the base member. Herein, the support member is spring-loaded to, upon movement of the device platform by a user, move from a first of the adjustment recesses to an adjacent adjustment recess.

Claims (24)

1. A holder for a mobile computing device, comprising

a base member with a plurality of spaced angular adjustment recesses;

a device platform, the device platform being pivotably connected to the base member and being configured for receiving a mobile computing device; and

a support member, pivotably connected with the device platform and configured for engagement with one of the angular adjustment recesses to allow a plurality of different angular positions of the device platform with respect to the base member; wherein

the support member is spring-loaded to, upon movement of the device platform by a user, move from a first of the adjustment recesses to an adjacent adjustment recess.

2. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the base member comprises at least one guide surface to guide the support member when moving from the first of the adjustment recesses to the adjacent adjustment recess.

3. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 2 , wherein the guide surface is provided to guide the support member when moving between any of the angular adjustment recesses.

4. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , the holder being configured for a one-handed angular adjustment by the user.

5. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the base member comprises at least one stop to limit angular movement of the device platform.

6. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the support member is spring-loaded towards an increased angle between the device platform and the base member.

7. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the support member has an adjustment lever for decreasing an angle between device platform and base member.

8. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 7 , wherein the adjustment lever is ergonomically curved.

9. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 7 , wherein the device platform comprises a cut-out for the adjustment lever.

10. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises a U-shaped bar.

11. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises a T-shaped bar.

12. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises an elongated engagement bar, configured to engage with elongated adjustment recesses of the base member.

13. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment recesses are arranged so that at least some of the plurality of different angular positions are evenly spaced.

14. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the device platform is L-shaped.

15. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the base member and device platform are connected to pivot around first axis and the support member and the device platform are connected to pivot around second axis, wherein the first axis and the second axis are substantially parallel to each other.

16. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 15 , wherein the two axes are spaced from each other.

17. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the holder is configured for charging the mobile computing device.

18. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , further comprising a charger for the mobile computing device.

19. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the device platform comprises a charger for wireless charging of the mobile computing device.

20. The holder for a mobile computing device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more of a speakerphone, a headset interface unit, a telephone interface unit, a user interface.

Assignments (2)
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Nov 13, 2023
From: PLANTRONICS, INC.
To: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
Reel/Frame 065549/0065 →
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTERESTS Recorded Aug 30, 2022
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: PLANTRONICS, INC.; POLYCOM, INC.
Reel/Frame 061356/0366 →