US 2002/0159587 A1 · Device for hands-free operation of a cellular telephone

Abstract

A cradle for a cellular phone for permitting hands-free use of the cellular phone. The cradle comprises a main body for engaging the cellular phone, the main body having a speaker and a microphone; and an adjustable supporting member for supporting the main body and the cellular phone when the cellular phone is engaged with the main body. The supporting member is adapted to be coupled to a power source. The supporting member includes a first member and a second member. The first member is pivotably associated with the second member and with the main body. The first member desirably is in the form of an extension member and the second member desirably is adapted to plug into the power source. The cradle desirably also includes a cord electrically connecting the cellular phone and the main body, the cord extending externally of the main body and the cellular phone. Desirably, the cradle includes a pair of releasable locks for preventing pivoting so that the main body can be positioned at a desired position and orientation. Desirably, the cradle also includes an adjustable clamp for adjustably engaging the cellular phone.

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Dependent claims

A cradle for a cellular phone for permitting hands-free use of the cellular phone, the cradle comprising:

(a) a main body for engaging the cellular phone, the main body having a speaker;
(b) an adjustable supporting member for supporting the main body and the cellular phone when the cellular phone is engaged with the main body, the supporting member adapted to be coupled to a power source, the supporting member including a first member and a second member, the first member being pivotably associated with the second member and with the main body.

A cradle for a cellular phone for permitting hands-free use of the cellular phone, the cradle comprising:

(a) a main body for engaging the cellular phone, the main body having a speaker;
(b) an adjustable supporting member for supporting the main body and the cellular phone when the cellular phone is engaged with the main body, the supporting member including a plug member adapted to be connected to a power source and an extension member, the extension member being pivotably associated with the plug member and with the main body;
(c) a first releasable lock for releasably locking the extension member to the main body to prevent pivoting between the main body and the extension member;
and
(d) a second releasable lock for releasably locking the extension member to the plug member to prevent pivoting between the extension member and the plug member.

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A cradle for a cellular phone for permitting hands-free use of the cellular phone, the cradle comprising:

(a) a main body for engaging the cellular phone, the main body having a speaker;
(b) an adjustable supporting member for supporting the main body and the cellular phone when the cellular phone is engaged with the main body, the supporting member including a plug member adapted to be connected to a power source and an extension member, the extension member being pivotably associated with the plug member and with the main body;
(c) a first releasable lock for releasably locking the main body to the extension member to prevent pivoting between the main body and the extension member;
(d) a second releasable lock for releasably locking the extension member to the plug member to prevent pivoting between the extension member and the plug member;
and
(e) a cord electrically connecting the cellular phone and the main body, the cord extending externally of the main body and the cellular phone.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Device for hands-free operation of a cellular telephone

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Device for hands-free operation of a cellular telephone

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