Media mounting device for motor vehicles

• US 5,725,189 A
• Filed: 06/05/1996
• Issued: 03/10/1998
• Est. Priority Date: 06/05/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: QS Holding Company
• Original Assignee: QS Holding Company
• Inventors: Landy, Richard
• Primary Examiner(s): Mai, Lanna
• Application Number:
  US08/658,576
• Time in Patent Office: 643 Days
• Field of Search: 248/205.2, 248/146, 248/346.01, 248/346.03, 248/917, 248/918
• US Class Current: 248/205.2
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/02 for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0205 for radio sets B60R11/0211 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0211 for record carriers apparatus, e.g. video recorders, tape players or CD players
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0229 for displays, e.g. cathodic tubes
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0007 Mid-console
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0071 using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0077 using adhesive means, e.g. hook and loop fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0276 for rear passenger use
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 248/917 Video display screen support

Abstract

An electronic device support apparatus including a wedge-shaped stand portion of light-weight material to support an electronic device. The support apparatus supports any type of electronic device, including a television set, a VCR, both a television and a VCR, any video monitor, a stereo, etc. The support apparatus is light-weight and portable and particularly suited to support an electronic device in an automobile. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support strap coupled to the stand and adapted to surround the exterior of the electronic device. The support strap includes a closure means for retaining the support strap at a location adjacent to the exterior of the electronic device.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a first wedge-shaped stand portion;

a second wedge-shaped stand portion; and

detachable coupling means to couple the first stand portion and the second stand portion,

wherein the pair of stand portions define a first device retention angle relative to the horizontal when the tapered end of said first stand portion is adjacent to said tapered end of said second stand portion, and

wherein the pair of stand portions define a second device retention angle relative to the horizontal when the tapered end of the first stand portion is diagonally opposite said tapered end of said second stand portion.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the pair of stand portions are made of a light-weight material, the material encapsulated in a cover.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said light-weight material comprises a foam material.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said foam is polystyrene foam.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the cover of one of the pair stand portions includes a storage pouch.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

a support strap coupled to one of the pair of stand portions for supporting a device on the pair of stand portions,

said support strap having a closure means for retaining said support strap around the exterior of a device.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the closure means comprises a hook and loop type fastener.

8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said closure means comprises a loop to permit said support strap to double back on itself and a hook and loop type fastener on one side of said strap to secure said strap.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first device retention angle is less than 30°

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10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second device retention angle is approximately horizontal.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said detachable coupling means comprises a hook and loop type fastener.

12. An apparatus comprising:

a first wedge-shaped stand portion; and

a support strap coupled to the stand and adapted to surround the exterior of a device,

the support strap having a closure means for retaining the support strap at a location around the device,

the wedge-shaped stand portion defining a first device retention angle relative to the horizontal.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the closure means comprises a hook and loop type fastener.

14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the closure means comprises a loop to permit the support strap to double back on itself and a hook and loop type fastener on one side of the strap to secure the strap.

15. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first wedge-shaped stand portion comprises a polystyrene foam material.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the polystyrene foam material is encapsulated in a cover, and wherein the support strap is coupled to the cover.

17. The apparatus of claim 12, further comprising:

a second wedge-shaped stand portion; and

detachable coupling means to couple the first and second wedge-shaped stand portions,

wherein the pair of wedge-shaped stand portions define a second device retention angle relative to the horizontal when the tapered end of first stand portion is adjacent to the tapered end of the second stand portions, and

wherein the pair of wedge-shaped stand portions define a third stand retention angle relative to the horizontal when the tapered end of the first stand portion is diagonally opposite the tapered end of the second stand portion.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the detachable coupling means comprises a hook and loop type fastener.

19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the second device retention angle is not more than 30°

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20. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first device retention angle is not more than 17°

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