Cellular phone holder with charger mounted to vehicle dashboard

A cell phone holding and charging device for a vehicle dashboard having an upper surface, comprising;

• a holder having a shape for receiving and supporting a cell phone in a manner leaving the control and display functions of the cell phone visible and accessible,
• said holder having an electrical connector for operably receiving a charger connector of the cell phone when the cell phone is received and supported in said holder,
• a support provided on and extending upwardly from the upper surface of the vehicle dashboard,
• said support having a connecting joint extending rearwardly of said support and connected to said holder for supporting said holder above the upper surface of the dashboard for adjustable movement of said holder for the cell phone to face at least plural passenger areas of the interior of the vehicle, and
• said support including an electrical connection to said electrical connector of said holder for supplying charging and operating current to the cell phone when the cell phone is received and supported in said holder.

A cell phone holding and charging device for a vehicle having a dashboard with an upper surface extending laterally of the vehicle, comprising:

• a support provided on the upper surface toward the lateral middle of the vehicle dashboard, said support extending upwardly from the plane of the upper surface;
• a holder having a shape for receiving and supporting a cell phone in a manner that allows visible and physical access to the operating control and display functions of the cell phone, said holder having an electrical connector for operably connecting to a charger connection jack of the cell phone when the cell phone is received and supported in said holder;
• a connecting joint extending rearwardly from said support and connected to said holder for supporting said holder and cell phone above the upper surface of the dashboard, said connecting joint being adjustable for allowing pivotal movement about at least a vertical axis and an axis lateral to the vehicle for adjustably facing said cell phone toward at least each front seat in the vehicle;
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• an electrical connection permanently provided between said electrical connector in said holder and the battery of the vehicle through said support for supplying electrical current to the cell phone for operating and charging the cell phone when the cell phone is received and supported in said holder.