Handheld mount for portable electronic devices

a portable electronic device and mount technology, applied in the direction of electric apparatus casings/cabinets/drawers, instruments, casings with display/control units, etc., can solve the problems of inability to alter the orientation of the device, limited use to those without disabilities in either arm, and many limitations of known mounts. to achieve the effect of convenient holding, standing, positioning and handling of portable electronic devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-12-14
LINIGER PAUL STANLEY
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[0004]The handheld mount assembly of the present invention is an ergonomic convenience aid for easily holding, standing, positioning, and handling portable electronic devices, as well as any light household items with flat smooth mounting surfaces. The assembly includes rechargeable batteries and can charge / power the electronic devices it is designed to hold. Further, it operationally, wirelessly connects to the portable electronic / multi-media device and transfers the operational control functions of the portable electronic / multi-media device down to an ergonomic set of tactile controls incorporated into the the handheld mount assembly so that one hand operation of the portable electronic / multi-media device is possible.
[0005]The mount assembly also doubles as a stand for hands free use, and provides different angles by simply rotating the electronic device it is attached to. The handheld mount assembly can also be easily positioned in different places on an object to support even more creative sustained use; for example, offsetting the mount's connection point to balance part of the device on the user's arm while drawing or writing with a stylus. A pistol style grip on the handheld mount assembly allows for longer and more comfortable use while lying in bed, reading, or watching movies. It reduces the strain on hands and wrists by allowing the use of larger muscle groups. The handheld mount assembly design also supports a more stable application for lap viewing or reading—the user does not even need to hold the mount assembly, as the mount assembly acts as a counter balance contacting the user's leg or stomach, while the user holds the multi-media device (or even laptop) to which the mount is attached. The handheld mount assembly of the present invention also allows for simplified transport of multi-media devices from one room to another and will function as a hands free stand on soft and hard surfaces, and since the handheld mount assembly of the present invention can be secured at any point on the back of the multi-media device the angle at which the devices rests (or stands) on a surface is adjustable.

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However, several limitations exist for known mounts.
Often it is impossible to alter the orientation of the device (that is go from portrait to landscape or landscape to portrait) for ease of viewing, are cumbersome, and the attachment point of the mount is fixed typically in the center of the portable multi-media device.
This limits the use to those who do not have disabilities in either arm.
This dual arm operation of the portable electronic / multi-media devices if performed too aggressively, may accidentally jar it from the mount with disastrous results.

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[0017]Looking at FIG. 1 we can best begin the description of the physical structure of the device. It can be seen that the handheld mount assembly 10 includes a pistol grip assembly 12 that accommodates a user's hand in a fist configuration. Grip assembly 12 accommodates both left and right-hand gripping with ergonomically correct finger grooves 14, (FIGS. 3, 6, 7 and 9) a rear upper extension 16 for supporting the web of the hand, and a flat base 18. Visible in FIG. 10 is its lower connection orifice 28, which is a recessed ¼″ by 20 coarse thread and designed to accommodate a standard tripod mount as is well known in the art. Similarly, an upper connection orifice 29 can be seen in FIGS. 1, 3 and 5. The upper connection orifice 29 is also a ¼-20 thread which is standardized in the related portable multi-media electronic devices is utilized on a plethora of devices.

[0018]Grip assembly 12 is mechanically conjoined to lock section 15. Should a user need or want to access the interior ...

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A handheld mount assembly for portable electronic device includes a pistol style grip and suction cup assembly. The mount assembly functions as a gripping device for handheld use, a hands free stand, and a recharging station. The mount can be secured anywhere on the back of the electronic device, making the angle adjustable for stand use, and also allowing the user to position the device differently to accommodate his / her own needs. The mount can power / charge the portable wireless device as well as wirelessly connect to it and integrate its operational controls to those three tactile controls of the mount assembly.

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CLAIM FOR DOMESTIC PRIORITY[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part , incorporates in its entirety, and claims the benefit of pending U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 14 / 261,201 filed Apr. 24, 2014.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Numerous ways of mounting tablet / pad computers and smart phone devices such as: the Samsung Galaxy® product line, Iphones®, Ipads®, Ipods®, Kindles®, similar e-book readers, and similar portable electronic / multi-media devices are well know. However, several limitations exist for known mounts. Often it is impossible to alter the orientation of the device (that is go from portrait to landscape or landscape to portrait) for ease of viewing, are cumbersome, and the attachment point of the mount is fixed typically in the center of the portable multi-media device. Additionally, mounts that are designed as “handheld” will not double as a “hands free” stand.[0003]Additionally, with the prior art existing mounts, both of the user's hands are employe...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H05K5/02H05K5/00G06F1/16H02J7/00
CPCH05K5/023H02J7/0063H05K5/0017H02J7/0052G06F1/1613H05K5/0217H05K5/0086H02J2007/0062G06F1/1632B60R2011/0056B60R2011/0068F16B47/006A45F5/10A45F2200/0525F16M13/022F16M13/04H02J7/00
InventorLINIGER, PAUL STANLEY
OwnerLINIGER PAUL STANLEY