HANDS-FREE SYSTEMS FOR ATTACHING A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

• US 20120286118A1
• Filed: 03/15/2012
• Published: 11/15/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Richards, David
• Original Assignee: Richards, David
• Inventors: Richards, David
• Application Number:
  US13/421,840
• Publication Number:
  US 20120286118A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/299.1
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 11/041 Allowing quick release of the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/00 Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles heads thereof F16M11/02 ; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20 ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 ; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/022 repositionable
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/04 Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hands-free system for attaching and securing a handheld device to a desired object. In particular, the present invention relates to a system having an attachment means whereby a personal electronic device is attached to an object. Additionally, a hands-free system is disclosed including a swivel whereby an orientation of the personal electronic device may be set and retained relative to an object attached thereto. The invention further includes systems and methods for attaching a personal electronic device to a steering wheel of a car.

Claims

1. A system for attaching a personal electronic device to a surface, the system comprising:

a base component directly coupled to an outer surface of the personal electronic device, the base component having a first attachment means; and

a second attachment means coupled to the surface;

wherein the first attachment means and the second attachment means compatibly attach to one another, thereby attaching the personal electronic device to the surface.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a swivel component interposedly coupled between the base component and the first attachment means.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a swivel component interposedly coupled between the second attachment means and the surface.