Adjustable vent clip and gripping clamp system
AssigneeVitec Holdings Italia SRL
InventorNoah Balmer
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Abstract
A support system which allows for the mounting of a smart phone, or a video player, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways at a distance from the user. The support system may be adapted to plug into the vents of an automobile, facilitating use of the electronic device while driving. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the mounting of a gripping clamp adapted to grip a smart phone. The kit may include a lever mount adapted to facilitate mounting of the support system, and the electronic device it supports, onto the stowed tray table of an airplane.
Claims11
An adjustable vent clip system, said adjustable vent clip system comprising:
- a clip unit, said clip unit comprising:
- a clip unit frame, said clip unit frame comprising a socket;
- an adjustable ball attachment portion, said adjustable ball attachment portion coupled to said clip unit frame in a position relative to said clip unit frame, said adjustable ball attachment portion comprising;
- a ball, said ball residing in said socket;
- and
- a ball post, said ball post protruding through said clip unit frame;
- and
- a lock ring, said lock ring located around said ball post and adapted to lock the position of said ball post relative to said clip unit frame;
- a gripping clamp receptor, said gripping clamp receptor coupled to said ball post, said gripping clamp receptor comprising:
- a first grip arm;
- and
- a second grip arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.