Remote control holder device

• US 20040118988A1
• Filed: 12/19/2002
• Published: 06/24/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: James R. Stokes
• Original Assignee: James R. Stokes
• Inventors: Stokes, James R.
• Granted Patent: US 6,769,658 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/309.1
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 9/0242 Protective enclosures; Cushioning means
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 9/025 Stands or organisers to facilitate location or operation
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/47 End-user applications

Abstract

A remote control holder system that includes an ornamental remote control cover that is detachably connectable to a corresponding base. The remote control cover resembles a surfboard and the base resembles a breaking wave so as to visually convey the practice of channel surfing.

Claims

1. A remote control holding device for holding a remote control, said device comprising:

a cover having a cavity adapted for receiving and holding the remote control;

a base adapted for supporting said cover; and

means for securing said cover to said base.

2. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises:

a first securing means for securing said cover to said base; and

a second securing means for securing said cover to said base, said first securing means and second securing means mechanically cooperating for securing said cover to said base.

3. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said first securing means comprises at least one prong and said second securing means comprises a clip, said prong and said clip interlocking to secure said cover to said base.

4. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises:

at least one prong depending from said cover; and

at least one clip on said base, said at least one prong and said at least one clip releasably interlocking for securing said cover to said base.

5. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover comprises:

a predetermined shape substantially resembling a surfboard.

6. A device as recited in claim 5, wherein said base comprises:

a predetermined shape substantially resembling a wave.

7. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said base comprises:

a predetermined shape substantially resembling a wave.

8. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said base comprises:

an area for displaying indicia.

9. A device as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

a notch defined at least proximal a front end of said cover, said notch providing clearance for passing a transmitted signal from the remote control.

10. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover further comprises:

means for securing the remote control in said cover.

11. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover further comprises:

at least one ledge for supporting the remote control.

12. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover further comprises:

at least a partial floor for supporting the remote control.