Apparatus for mounting an audio player
First Claim
1. Apparatus for mounting an audio player having an attached clip and a data port comprising:
- a base;
a stem extending from said base and configured to be received in the clip; and
a data jack extending from said base configured to be received in the data port;
wherein said stem and said data jack are mutually exclusive and relatively aligned so as to promote engagement with the audio player along a direction.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a mounting dock with an integral jack for digital audio players, preferably that incorporate a built-in clip, including, but not limited to the iPod Shuffle® and iPod Nano® manufactured by Apple, Inc. The dock includes a tapered and beveled mounting stem that inserts into the audio player'"'"'s clip and a jack that inserts into and provides electrical connection with the audio player'"'"'s audio port. The stem and jack are positioned and aligned so as to enable simultaneous mounting and electrical connection with the audio player, thereby effecting connection with a desired output device, such as earphones, with one hand in a single motion.
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17 Claims
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1. Apparatus for mounting an audio player having an attached clip and a data port comprising:
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a base; a stem extending from said base and configured to be received in the clip; and a data jack extending from said base configured to be received in the data port; wherein said stem and said data jack are mutually exclusive and relatively aligned so as to promote engagement with the audio player along a direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. Apparatus for mounting an audio player having an attached clip and a data port comprising:
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a stem configured to be received in the clip along a direction; and a coupler fixed relative to said stem and configured to engage data port; wherein said stem and said coupler are mutually exclusive and relatively aligned. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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