Method and apparatus for mounting an accessory on an appliance
AssigneeApple Computer, Inc.
InventorsTimothy J. Parsey, Daniel J. Coster, Elizabeth B. Swan, David V. Hoenig, John J. O'Brien, Susanne M. Pierce
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AssigneeApple Computer, Inc.
InventorsTimothy J. Parsey, Daniel J. Coster, Elizabeth B. Swan, David V. Hoenig, John J. O'Brien, Susanne M. Pierce
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An integrated mounting solution provides a plurality of mounting connections in close proximity to the appliance, and one or more appliances with a compatible, mating mounting connection. In a preferred form, the mounting connections are integrated with the appliance and may take the form of a series of hole, or perhaps projections. In a particularly preferred form, the mounting connections are a series of holes arranged vertically and positioned in a recess designed into the appliance so that the mounting connections are not a prominent aspect of the visual impact of the appliance, yet are readily available for securing an accessory.
A mounting mechanism system comprising:
A mounting mechanism for using an accessory with an appliance, said mounting mechanism comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.