Retractable telephone holding unit

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2006-11-15

2009-12-15

Nguyen, Tuan D (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Terminal accessory or auxiliary equipment

Support or stand

C379S430000, C379S446000, C455S575200, C455S575600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07634082

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for enabling hands free operation of cell phones and other portable electronic devices is disclosed. The apparatus may include a headset having a housing and a set of extendable links coupled at a base end to the housing and coupled at an opposite end to an end cap. The set of extendable links may fit within an interior of the housing when fully retracted, and the end cap may be latched to the housing. The set of extendable links may be extended by hand, extended by spring force and retracted by hand, or extended and retracted by motorized force. An adjustable swivel arm is coupled at one end to the housing, and at the other end to a gripping device. The gripping device includes a plurality of gripping arms. A portable electronic device may be inserted and secured within the plurality of gripping arms.

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