Adjustable mounting clip and system using same

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  "publication_number": "US10126635B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Adjustable mounting clip and system using same",
  "abstract": "An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.",
  "claims": [
    "1. An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, said adjustable mounting clip comprising: a central portion, said central portion extendable along a first axis, said central portion having a first end and a second end, said central portion comprising a first outer body piece at said first end of said central portion, and a second outer body piece at said second end of said central portion; a first gripping clip, said first gripping clip attached to a first end of said central portion; a second gripping clip, said second gripping clip attached to a second end of said central portion; one or more springs within said central portion, said one or more springs positioned to extend or compress along an axis parallel to said first axis, wherein the extension of said central portion is resisted with said one or more springs within said central portion.",
    "2. The adjustable mounting clip of claim 1 wherein said central portion comprises: one or more tubes extendable from within said first outer body piece.",
    "3. The adjustable mounting clip of claim 2 wherein said one or more tubes extendable from within said first outer body piece comprises two tubes.",
    "4. The adjustable mounting clip of claim 2 wherein said first outer body piece comprises one or more internal springs around said tubes."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present invention relates to an adjustable mount, and a system using a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod, adapted to support an item mounted in the adjustable mount.\n\nModern portable electronic devices, such as cellular telephones, may now be used for viewing as well. However, these items are typically small, flat, rectangular objects which may be difficult to place in an appropriate position for hands-free use while viewing. Also, these devices may come in a variety of sizes, such that a mounting clip may need to be adjustable in order to offer the versatility needed to support different devices.\n\nThe use of a portable electronic device may be enhanced with the use of a tripod or other support structure. An adjustable clip adapted to work with varying types of support structures may enhance its versatility.\n\nWhat is called for is an adjustable mount which may adjust to support a variety of different types and sizes of modern devices, such as smart phones. What is also called for is an adjustable mount or clamp which allows the mounting of the device to a support structure such as a tripod.\n\nThe present invention is directed towards an adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable clip receiver.\n\nFIGS. 1A-E illustrate an adjustable mounting clip in a deployed configuration according to some embodiments of the present invention.",
  "cpc": [
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  ],
  "assignees": [
    "Vitec Holdings Italia SRL"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Eric C. Hale",
    "Noah Balmer",
    "David Yao"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2016-11-21",
  "publication_date": "2018-11-13",
  "grant_date": "2018-11-13",
  "priority_date": "2012-03-24",
  "application_number": "US-201615358077-A",
  "family_id": "49261387",
  "cited_by_count": 5,
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