Communication instrument mounting apparatus

A mounting apparatus for use with an instrument having external communication wiring and attachment ports comprising:

• a mounting bracket having a front surface for engaging a rear portion of said instrument and a rear surface for engaging a mounting surface;
• at least two mounting members extending outwardly from said front surface of said bracket, each of said mounting members having a proximate end positioned on said bracket front surface and a distal end spaced apart from said bracket front surface for engaging a rear portion of said instrument, said distal end of said mounting members being shaped to engage mounting receptacles upon a rear portion of said instrument;
• a plurality of mounting sleeves for receiving a proximate end of a third mounting member;
• and
• walls defining at least one cavity having a generally rectangular configuration, said cavity located adjacent to one or more attachment ports of said instrument upon mounting of said instrument to said bracket.

A mounting kit comprising:

• a mounting bracket comprising a plurality of mounting sleeves, said sleeves being selectively positioned upon said mounting bracket so as to align with one or more instrument mounting receptacles;
• and
• a plurality of mounting members, each having a proximate end sized for insertion into at least one of said mounting member sleeves and a distal end sized to releasably engage at least one of said instrument mounting receptacles,
• wherein said proximate end of said mounting member is arranged inside said mounting sleeve.