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Vehicle cellular phone presentation device

  • US 5,836,496 A
  • Filed: 06/06/1997
  • Issued: 11/17/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A phone presentation device for holding and displaying a portable telephone handset within an automotive vehicle, the presentation device comprising:

  • a housing;

    an adjustable cradle attached to an inner surface of the housing and having;

    an elongate base member with a handset receiving section;

    a fixed grip mounted on a first end of the base member;

    an adjustable grip mounted on a second end of the base member for movement between a first position biasing the handset longitudinally toward the fixed grip and a second position in which the handset may be released from the fixed grip; and

    bias means for biasing the adjustable grip between the first and second positions;

    means for mounting the housing to a trim piece in the vehicle for movement between a stowed position in which the cradle and handset is hidden from view within the trim piece and a deployed position in which the handset is presented for use; and

    wherein the means for mounting comprises a generally U-shaped pivot member attached within the housing and having a pair of connectors adapted to be attached to the trim piece.

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