Docking station for hand held electronic devices

Details Docking station for hand held electronic devices Docking station for hand held electronic devices

2005-08-24

2009-08-25

Gandhi, Jayprakash N (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S679410, C710S303000, C710S304000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07580255

ABSTRACT:
A docking system is disclosed. The docking system includes a single docking station and a plurality of inserts that are placed in the docking station so that the docking station can accommodate hand held devices with differing sizes and shapes. The docking system is configured with a docking station and insert that matingly engage with one another via a rotating action. The docking system is also configured with a latching retention mechanism that secures the insert to the docking station when the insert is rotated into engagement with the docking station.

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