Docking station for portable electronics with voids for connector pass-through and integral connector fastener
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1. An apparatus for attaching an external connector to an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
- a main body which interfaces with an electronic device;
at least one void in the main body each of which allows the passage an external connector directly into the electronic device; and
an integral fastener which secures the external connector to the main body.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device comprising a main body which holds an electronic device and voids in the main body to allow for the passage of external connectors directly into the docked device and the securing of the external connectors to the main body.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for attaching an external connector to an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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a main body which interfaces with an electronic device; at least one void in the main body each of which allows the passage an external connector directly into the electronic device; and an integral fastener which secures the external connector to the main body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for attaching an external connector to an electronic device, the method comprising:
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inserting an external connector into at least one void in a main body of an apparatus; securing the external connector to the main body with an integral fastener; and inserting an electronic device into the apparatus such that the external connector secured in the main body connects to a port on the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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