U.S. patent application number 14/852569 was filed with the patent office on 2016-03-24 for customizable compact disposable smartphone vehicle mount for enhancing accessibility, viewing, communications, and safety.
The applicant listed for this patent is Shelby Mathew. Invention is credited to Shelby Mathew.
Application Number | 20160088134 14/852569 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55521940 |
Filed Date | 2016-03-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160088134 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mathew; Shelby |
March 24, 2016 |
CUSTOMIZABLE COMPACT DISPOSABLE SMARTPHONE VEHICLE MOUNT FOR
ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY, VIEWING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND SAFETY
Abstract
A customizable, compact, and disposable smartphone tab is
disclosed that can detachably attach to the backside of a mobile
phone device or its protective case, allowing a mobile phone device
to mate with a phone tab mount, while not obstructing the mobile
phone's camera lens, flash, speakers, and microphone which require
unobstructed exposure to its surrounding environment. In one
embodiment, the phone tab has a plurality of removable adhesive
sections allowing for a customized unobstructed fit on the backside
of a smartphone device. The phone tab works cooperatively with a
phone tab mount to securely hold a smartphone in place inside of a
vehicle for easy access, viewing, and communications, while
providing a safer user experience.
Inventors: |
Mathew; Shelby; (Pembroke
Pines, FL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Mathew; Shelby |
Pembroke Pines |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
55521940 |
Appl. No.: |
14/852569 |
Filed: |
September 13, 2015 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62052107 |
Sep 18, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
455/575.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B60R 11/0241 20130101;
H04M 1/0279 20130101; A45F 2200/0516 20130101; B60R 2011/0008
20130101; H04M 1/04 20130101; B60R 11/02 20130101; B60R 2011/0059
20130101; B60R 2011/0077 20130101; B60R 2011/0078 20130101; H04M
1/6075 20130101 |
International
Class: |
H04M 1/02 20060101
H04M001/02 |
Claims
1. A mobile phone tab for removable attachment to a smartphone, and
for use with a phone tab mount for enhancing accessibility,
viewing, communications, and safety. The phone tab comprising: a
phone tab head; and a plurality of removable adhesive sections
capable of attachment to a smartphone, each removable adhesive
section being removable from the phone tab head so as to avoid
obstruction of a portion of the smartphone.
2. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein the phone tab is
disposable.
3. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein the phone tab includes
an adhesive front surface area for adhesively attaching the phone
tab to a back surface of a smartphone or to a back surface of a
smartphone case.
4. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein the phone tab head and
the plurality of removable adhesive sections of the smartphone tab
are shaped and sized so as to be usable with uniquely sized and
positioned components on the backside of the smartphone.
5. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein each removable adhesive
section is attached to the phone tab head by a perforation for
facilitating removal of the removable adhesive section from the
phone tab head so as to avoid obstructing components on the
backside of the smartphone.
6. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein the phone tab is made
using polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
polypropylene (PP metal alloy, or a combination there of.
8. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality
of removable adhesive sections includes an adhesive that is
detachable for providing detachable attachment of the phone tab to
the back of the smartphone or to the back of the smartphone
case.
9. The mobile phone tab of claim 1, wherein the adhesive on the
phone tab is made of using pressure sensitive adhesive or acrylic
adhesive.
10. A detachable customizable smartphone vehicle mount for
enhancing accessibility, viewing, communications, and safety, the
vehicle mount comprising: a phone tab including: a phone tab head,
and a plurality of removable adhesive sections capable of
attachment to a back of a smartphone, each removable adhesive
section being removable from the phone tab head so as to avoid
obstruction of various component configurations on the backside of
a smartphone; and a phone tab mount capable of attachment to an
interior portion of a vehicle, the phone tab mount having a phone
tab head receiver for supportably mating with the phone tab head of
the phone tab.
11. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab and the
phone tab mount are disposable.
12. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab includes
an adhesive front surface area for adhesively attaching the phone
tab to a back surface of a smartphone or a back surface of a
smartphone case.
13. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab includes a
phone tab head with each detachable adhesive section being shaped
and sized so as to be usable with uniquely sized and positioned
components on the backside of a smartphone.
14. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein on the phone tab each
removable adhesive section is detachably attached to the phone tab
head via a perforation for facilitating removal of the removable
adhesive sections from the phone tab head so as to avoid
obstructing components on the backside of the smartphone.
15. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab is made
using polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
polypropylene (PP), metal alloy, or a combination there of.
16. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab mount is
made using polypropylene (PP), high-density polyethylene (HOPE),
nylon, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), synthetic rubber,
metal alloy, or a combination there of.
17. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab mount
includes a clip for clipping onto a portion of a vent.
18. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the plurality of
removable adhesive sections on the phone tab includes an adhesive
that is detachable for providing removable attachment of the phone
tab to the smartphone or to the smartphone case.
19. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the phone tab mount
includes an adhesive that is detachable for providing removable
attachment of the phone tab mount to an interior portion of the
vehicle.
20. The vehicle mount of claim 10, wherein the adhesive on the
phone tab and the phone tab mount are made using a pressure
sensitive adhesive or acrylic adhesive.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application derives priority from the provisional
patent application 62/052,107, filed Sep. 18, 2014, entitled
"Devices for Enhancing Accessibility, Viewing, Communications, and
Safety on Conveyances in Relation to Mounting a Mobile Smartphone
Device", the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by
reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to car mounts for mobile
computing devices, and particularly to smartphone car mounts.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The popularity and usage of mobile devices and more
specifically smartphone devices has grown rapidly over the past
decade. Mobile phones were first introduced as a luxury item for
the few people able to afford them, but have since grown into a
mass-produced mobile smartphone device that has become more
affordable and readily available to nearly anyone.
[0004] Initially, the sole purpose of a mobile cell phone was to
conduct a phone call, but it has significantly evolved over time to
become a feature-rich mobile smartphone device capable of
performing a myriad of technological operations. Today's smartphone
devices possess advance technology and significant memory capacity
allowing them to function with increased processing speed and
function as a mini-computer with a variety of software
applications.
[0005] Some of these applications include operation not only as a
mobile phone and texting device, but also as an emailing device,
Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation, internet browser,
digital spreadsheet, word processor, audio player, video player,
gaming device, calculator, digital camera, and various other
innovative mobile applications frequently being developed.
[0006] As the value-added features of mobile smartphone devices
have progressively evolved, the importance of having a smartphone
close at hand for convenient access has increased.
[0007] Depending on the user need, smartphone applications are
becoming vital for important functional operations, especially as
smartphone features continue to advance. This is particularly true
as smartphones are now needed more often inside of a vehicle. For
some operations, they must be in close proximity to the user, be
safely accessible, and have unobstructed viewing. For example, when
using the Global Positioning System (GPS) feature of a smartphone
inside a vehicle, users require direct, unobstructed viewing of the
smartphone screen for visual guidance and the ability to clearly
hear its turn-by-turn audio instructions to safely arrive at their
desired destination. Without a safe way to secure the smartphone
device in a vehicle, drivers tend to often dangerously hold the
mobile phone in their hand during use, or alternatively, attempt to
unsuccessfully secure it in a location that nevertheless allows the
mobile phone to slide around freely. This can cause a dangerous
situation as drivers may divert their attention from the road ahead
attempting to locate the phone, sometimes causing unpredictable car
motions in an attempt to recover it.
[0008] To help avoid a situation such as this, it is helpful to
mount the mobile device in a secure location with easy and safe
access, and also with unobstructed viewing.
[0009] Additionally, as a safety concern, many regulatory bodies
are requiring hands-free use of mobile phones in a car, which is
especially important if a user is using their smartphone to
converse with someone. Having the phone mounted in a secure
dose-proximity location allows the user to speak and hear more
clearly with the other party when using the speakerphone option
available on nearly all mobile phones. Having a mobile phone
mounted in dose proximity to the user would also enable the user to
more easily use the speakerphone feature or a corded earpiece and
microphone without significant cord length limitations, allowing
hand-free use. A secure and dose proximity mounting of the phone
also allows the user to visually screen callers before answering,
and to easily accept calls or disconnect calls as needed.
[0010] There are various phone car mounts on the market that can
hold a mobile device inside a vehicle. However, most car phone
mounts are either too bulky, or do not effectively secure a phone,
or require significant surface space to mount, or are difficult to
install, or do not easily release the phone, or are difficult to
latch or unlatch a phone with one hand, or are mounted in a
far-reaching window position, or are mounted in an awkward viewing
position, or are costly to purchase for temporary use, or a
combination thereof.
[0011] Additionally, most vehicle consoles today are tightly fitted
with various knobs, displays, switches, and other protruding or
depressed compartments, leaving little for mounting additional
accessories, such as a phone car mount. This is especially true for
most phone mount bases, as they typically have a medium to large
size base needing significant vehicle console surface area to
secure it.
[0012] Due to these issues, it is difficult and cumbersome for
business travelers and vacationers, especially airline travelers
attempting to minimize packing space, to use the phone car mounts
that are currently available. Vacationers and business travelers
frequently use rented or borrowed vehicles for their short-term
transportation needs. Most car rental usually offer a GPS
navigation option as a separately priced premium upgrade for an
additional daily rate. But this GPS upgrade option is often
expensive, and is no longer needed by vehicle renters who already
possess a smart phone with a GPS application. However, to use their
smartphone with the GPS application, they must entirely remove
their existing phone car mount from their normal vehicle, pack the
phone car mount, re-install the phone car mount in the rental car,
and then remember to remove it so it can be packed for the return
trip. Since some phone car mounts are very difficult to un-install,
such as vent mounts and some suction mounts, many become frustrated
and give up. Others that succeed in removing and packing the car
mount, will forget to remove the car mount from the rental car,
resulting in the need to purchase another phone car mount.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The invention is a disposable smartphone car mount that is
extremely slim, compact, removable, and customizable that easily
slides into a pocket or purse, making it ideal for use by
travelers. The car mount of the invention can also be
advantageously used in other vehicles, such as trucks, vans, RVs,
for example.
[0014] The invention provides a slim, compact, disposable, and
customizable phone tab with an adhesive front surface that attaches
to a back surface of a phone device or its protective case, thereby
allowing the smartphone to be secured in a desired position by
further attaching onto a phone tab mount through an attachment area
provided at the head area of the disposable phone tab. The phone
tab accommodates unobstructed use of the mobile phone's camera
lens, flash, speakers, and other ancillary apparatuses requiring
direct exposure to its surrounding environment. The disposable
phone tab can also be utilized by other mobile devices needing to
be secured in such a desired position. The phone tab of the present
invention includes perforations at sectional areas so as to enable
the user to detach removable sections of the phone tab easily so as
to customize the shape of the phone tab so as to adapt the phone
tab to avoid obstructing portions of the phone, such as a camera
lens, a microphone, a speaker, for example.
[0015] The invention also provides a phone tab that works in
conjunction with a phone tab mount to securely hold a smartphone
with a phone tab attached thereto for easy access, viewing, safety,
and communications use. The phone tab adhesively attaches onto the
back surface of a smartphone device. The phone tab has a phone tab
mount attachment area, such as an extended protrusion called a
phone tab head, the phone tab head supportably mating with a phone
tab mount. The phone tab mount is secured onto a location within
the vehicle desired by the user, preferably on a vehicle console
area, such as its heating and cooling air vents or open console
surface area. The phone tab and phone tab mount mate, thereby
allowing the phone device to be conveniently secured in place. The
phone tab allows for easy one-handed attachment of the phone with
the phone tab to the phone tab mount, and detachment of the phone
and phone tab from the phone tab mount.
[0016] A general aspect of the invention is a detachable
customizable smartphone vehicle mount for enhancing accessibility,
viewing, communications, and safety. This vehicle mount includes: a
phone tab including: a phone tab head, and a plurality of removable
adhesive sections capable of attachment to a back of a smartphone,
each removable adhesive section being removable from the phone tab
head so as to avoid obstruction of a portion of the smartphone; and
a phone tab mount capable of attachment to an interior portion of a
vehicle, the phone tab mount having a phone tab head receiver for
supportably mating with the phone tab head of the phone tab.
[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab is
disposable.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab
includes an adhesive front surface area, made of using pressure
sensitive or acrylic adhesive, for adhesively attaching the phone
tab to a back surface of a smart phone or a back surface of a smart
phone case.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab
head and each removable adhesive section are shaped and sized so as
to be usable with uniquely sized and positioned components on the
backside of a smartphone.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, each removable
adhesive section is detachably attached to the phone tab head via a
perforation for facilitating removal of the removable adhesive
sections from the phone tab so as to avoid obstructing components
on the backside of the smartphone.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab is
made using polymer materials such as polyethylene terephthalate
(PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), a metal alloy,
or a combination there of.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab
mount is made using polymer materials such as polypropylene (PP),
high-density polyethylene (HDPE), nylon, acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene (ABS), synthetic rubber, metal alloy, or a combination
there of.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab
mount includes a clip on its backside for clipping onto a portion
of a vehicle's heating and cooling vent.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of
removable adhesive sections includes an adhesive for providing
detachable attachment of the phone tab to the smartphone or to the
smartphone case.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab
mount includes an adhesive on its backside for providing detachable
attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle.
[0026] Another general aspect of the invention is a smartphone
phone tab for removable attachment to a smart phone, and for use
with a smartphone tab mount for enhancing accessibility, viewing,
communications, and safety. The smartphone tab includes: a phone
tab head; and a plurality of removable adhesive sections capable of
attachment to a smartphone, each removable adhesive section being
removable from the phone tab head so as to avoid obstructing
components on the backside of the smartphone.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the phone tab and
the phone tab mount are disposable.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the smartphone
tab includes an adhesive front surface area for adhesively
attaching the smartphone tab to a back surface of a smart phone or
to a back surface of a smart phone case.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, each removable
adhesive section is attached to the phone tab head by a perforation
for facilitating removal of the removable adhesive section from the
phone tab head so as to avoid obstructing components on the
backside of the smartphone.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the
plurality of removable adhesive sections includes an adhesive that
is detachable for providing detachable attachment of the phone tab
to the back of the smartphone or to the back of the smartphone
case.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] The invention will be more fully understood by reference to
the detailed description, in conjunction with the following
figures, wherein:
[0032] FIG. 1A is a front view of a phone tab with a plurality of
detachable adhesive sections;
[0033] FIG. 1B is a side view of a phone tab with a plurality of
detachable adhesive sections;
[0034] FIG. 1C is a back view of a phone tab with a plurality of
detachable adhesive sections;
[0035] FIG. 2A is a front view of a phone tab with plurality of
detachable adhesive sections attached to the phone tab head;
[0036] FIG. 2B is a front view of a phone tab with a side removable
adhesive section detached from phone tab at the perforations
area;
[0037] FIG. 2C is a front view of a phone tab with a center
removable adhesive section detached from the phone tab at the
perforations area;
[0038] FIG. 2D is a front view of a phone tab with two side
removable adhesive sections detached from the phone tab at the
perforations area;
[0039] FIG. 3A to 3C is a back view of a phone tab with the
removable adhesive sections configured in various styles and
attached to the back side of a phone having its external backside
components positioned at various locations;
[0040] FIG. 4A is the front view of a hook style phone tab
mount;
[0041] FIG. 4B is the cross-sectional view of a hook style phone
tab mount;
[0042] FIG. 4C is the front view of a peg style phone tab
mount;
[0043] FIG. 4D is the cross-sectional view of a peg style phone tab
mount;
[0044] FIG. 4E is the front view of a hook style phone tab mount
with two hooks;
[0045] FIG. 4F is the cross-sectional view of a hook style phone
tab mount with two hooks;
[0046] FIG. 4G is the front view of a front dip style phone tab
mount;
[0047] FIG. 4H is the cross-sectional view of a front dip style
phone tab mount;
[0048] FIG. 5A to 5F is an environmental view of a phone with a
phone tab attached at the back surface of the phone attached to
various configuration styles of phone tab mounts;
[0049] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B is an operational schematic view of a
phone tab to use in a car by attaching the phone tab mount to the
car dashboard and attaching the phone tab to the phone tab mount by
the phone tab head's attachment area; and
[0050] FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B is an operational schematic view of a
phone tab being used in a car where the phone tab's head attachment
area is being attached onto the phone tab mount which is secured
onto the vehicle's air vents.
[0051] FIG. 8 is an environmental view of a phone tab positioned on
a phone tab mount inside of a vehicle's console area.
[0052] FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are front views of a packaged kit
containing a disposable phone tab and phone tab mount.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0053] Referring initially to FIG. 1A to 1C, are illustrated a
front perspective, side and back view of a customizable phone tab
100. The customizable phone tab 100 includes a phone tab head 110
which further includes at least one attachment area 120 for a phone
tab mount 200 (not shown in this figure). In another embodiment,
the phone tab 100 includes a phone retaining area 130 which further
includes a plurality of removable sections 140 which can be
detached at its perforated area 150 from the phone tab head 110.
The front side of the phone tab 100 includes adhesive 160 covering
at least a substantial portion of the phone retaining area 130. The
phone tab 100 is made of a polymer material such as but not limited
to PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PP
(polypropylene), a metal alloy, or a combination there of.
[0054] Referring to FIG. 2A to 2D, are illustrated a front
perspective view of a customizable phone tab 100. The phone tab 100
is comprised of perforations 150 provided around the phone tab head
110, which incorporates a phone tab mount attachment area 120.
These perforations 150 enable the user to easily detach the
removable sections 140 allowing a customized shape and
configuration of the phone tab to affix onto a smartphone 170 (not
shown in this figure), circumventing any obstruction of the
smartphone's external backside components. As shown in FIG. 2A, all
of the removable sections remain attached to the phone tab head 110
of the customizable phone tab 100 and is ready to be to be attached
onto the phone 170 (not shown in this figure). The phone tab's
attachment support to the phone is provided by adhesive 160 on the
phone retaining area 130 which incorporates area on the phone tab
head 110 and the phone tab 140. Referring to FIG. 2B, the right
side removable section 140 has been detached from the customizable
phone tab 100 for providing unobstructed clearance for the external
backside components of the phone 170 (not shown in this figure).
The phone tab's attachment support to the phone is provided by
adhesive 160 on the phone retaining area 130 which incorporates
area on the phone tab head 110 and the remaining phone tab sections
140. Referring to FIG. 2C, the center removable section 140 has
been detached from the customizable phone tab 100 for providing
unobstructed clearance for the external backside components and
design of the phone 170 (not shown in this figure). The phone tab's
attachment support to the phone is provided by adhesive 160 on the
phone retaining area 130 which incorporates area on the phone tab
head 110 and the phone tab sections 140. Referring to FIG. 2D, the
left and right side removable sections 140 have been detached for
providing unobstructed clearance for the backside external
components and design of the phone 170 (not shown in this figure).
The phone tab's attachment support to the phone is provided by
adhesive 160 on the phone retaining area 130 which incorporates
area on the phone tab head 110 and the phone tab removable sections
140. The phone retaining area 130 is the summation of its adhesive
area on the phone tab head 110 together with the plurality of
remaining detachable sections 140. The removable sections 140 are
attached to the phone tab head 110 and are detachable through its
perforations 150. The phone retaining area 130 further includes
adhesive covering 160 at the top surface which attaches to back
surface of the phone 170 (not shown in this figure) or phone case
190 (not shown in this figure) through adhesive bonding. The
adhesive bonding of the adhesive surface 160 is provided by using a
pressure sensitive or acrylic adhesive. The customizable phone tab
100 of the present invention can be used with various types of
phones 170 (not shown in this figure) having unique positioning
locations of its external components such as but not limited to
earners, microphone, speakers or other sensors provided on the back
surface of the phone 170 (not shown in this figure).
[0055] Referring to FIG. 3A to 3C, are illustrated a back
perspective view of a customizable phone tab 100. The phone tab 100
is attached to the back surface of phone 170 (FIG. 3A and FIG. 3C),
and a phone case 190 (FIG. 3B) with various backside phone designs
providing unobstructed use of its backside external components:
shown here with its camera 180. The removable sections 140 can be
detached at the perforations area 150 as per the location of the
back surface components of each phone 170 which are different
depending on the backside design. FIG. 3B illustrates another
embodiment of the present invention by the use of the customizable
phone tab 100 attached to a smartphone protective case 190. The
center removable section 140 was detached at its perforation area
150 to provide unobstructed use of the phone camera 180 wherein the
remaining removable sections 140 are attached to the phone case
190. The customizable phone tab 100 is attached to the outer
portion of the phone case 190 through the adhesive layer 160 (not
shown in this figure) provided on the top surface of the phone
retaining area 130 (not shown in this figure). Protruding from the
phone retaining area 130 (not shown in this figure) is a phone tab
head 110 that has an attachment area 120 to a phone tab mount. FIG.
3C illustrates another embodiment of the present invention; the
customizable phone tab 100 includes an orifice with an open
perimeter attachment area 120 instead of an orifice with a dosed
perimeter attachment area 120 as shown in previous figures, such as
FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B. The orifice with an open perimeter attachment
area 120 enables the user to use the customizable phone tab 100
with any hanging means which can accommodate the partially open
attachment type 120 of FIG. 3C.
[0056] Referring to FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of an
embodiment of a phone tab mount 200. In this embodiment of the
present invention the phone tab mount 200 includes a hook 220 which
extends from the front surface of the phone tab mount 200 for
receiving the phone tab's attachment area 120 (not shown in this
figure).
[0057] Referring to FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional side view of phone
tab mount 200. The hook 220 extends from the front surface of the
phone tab mount 200. The phone tab mount 200 includes an adhesive
surface 210 through which the phone tab mount 200 can be attached
to a mountable surface for providing holding support for the phone
tab mount 200. In another embodiment of the present invention, the
phone tab mount utilizes a suction cup (not shown in this figure)
on the back side of the phone tab mount to attach to a mountable
surface to provide holding support for the phone tab mount 200.
[0058] In another embodiment of the present invention, referring to
FIG. 4C is a front perspective view of a phone tab mount 200
utilizing a peg 230. The peg 230 extends from the front surface of
the phone tab mount 200 for receiving the phone tab's attachment
area 120 (not shown in this figure).
[0059] Referring to FIG. 4D is a cross-sectional side view of the
phone tab mount 200. The peg 230 extends from the front surface of
the phone tab mount 200. The back side of the phone tab mount 200
includes an air vent clip 300 through which the phone tab mount 200
can be attached to a vehicle's heating and cooling air vent blades
310 (not shown in this figure) for providing holding support for
the phone tab mount 200.
[0060] In another embodiment of the present invention, referring to
FIG. 4E is a front perspective view of the phone tab mount 200. In
this embodiment, there is more than one hook 220 on the phone tab
mount 200. The hook 220 extends from the front surface of the phone
tab mount 200 for receiving the customizable phone tab 100 (not
shown in this figure).
[0061] Referring to FIG. 4F is a cross-sectional side view of a
phone tab mount 200. The hooks 220 extend from the front surface of
the phone tab mount 200. The back side of the phone tab mount 200
includes an air vent clip 300 through which the phone tab mount 200
can be attached to a vehicle's heating and cooling air vent blades
310 (not shown in this figure) for providing holding support for
the phone tab mount 200.
[0062] In yet another embodiment of the present invention,
referring to FIG. 4G is a front perspective view of the phone tab
mount 200. This front view shows a clip cover 240 that attaches on
both horizontal ends to the front surface of the phone tab mount
200. The bottom of the clip cover 240 is open allowing the
customizable phone tab 100 (not shown in this figure) to slide in
with proper alignment between the dip cover 240 and the phone tab
mount front base 205 to attach securely into place onto the phone
tab mount front attachment clip 245 (not shown in this figure).
[0063] Referring to FIG. 4H is a side view of the phone tab mount
200 with a clip cover 240. The clip cover 240 is open on the bottom
allowing the phone tab attachment area 120 (not shown in this
figure) to slide in with proper alignment between the dip cover 240
and the phone tab mount front base 205 to attach securely into
place onto the phone tab mount front attachment clip 245.
[0064] Referring to FIG. 5A, is a front perspective view of the
phone 170 and the customizable phone tab 100 attached onto a phone
tab mount 200. The customizable phone tab 100 is mostly concealed
except for the phone tab head 110 which is attached to a peg
230.
[0065] Referring to FIG. 5B, is a side view of the phone 170
attached to the customizable phone tab 100, which is attached to
the phone tab mount 200. The customizable phone tab 100 is
adhesively attached through adhesive front 160 to the phone 170.
Protruding at the top of the customizable phone tab 100 is the
phone tab head 110 attached to the phone tab mount 200 by the peg
230, The back side of the phone tab mount 200 includes an air vent
clip 300 through which the phone tab mount 200 can be attached to a
vehicle's heating and cooling air vent blades 310 (not shown in
this figure) for providing holding support for the phone tab mount
200.
[0066] Referring to FIG. 50, is a front perspective view of the
phone 170 and the customizable phone tab 100 attached onto the
hooks 220 of a phone tab mount 200 with the phone tab head 110
partially showing.
[0067] Referring to FIG. 5D, is a side view of the phone 170
attached to the customizable phone tab 100, which is attached to
the phone tab mount 200. The phone tab adhesive area 160 is
adhesively attached to the phone 170. Protruding at the top of the
customizable phone tab 100 is the phone tab head 110 that attaches
to the phone tab mount 200 with a hook 220. On the backside of the
phone tab mount 200 is an adhesive area 210 that allows it to mount
to a surface area.
[0068] Referring to FIG. 5E, is a front perspective view of the
phone 170 and the customizable phone tab 100 attached onto a phone
tab mount 200 with the smartphone held in a horizontal position.
The bottom and top of the clip cover 240 are open allowing the
phone tab head 110 to slide in with proper alignment between the
front clip cover 240 and the phone tab mount base 205 to attach
securely into place onto the phone tab mount front clip 245 (not
shown in this figure).
[0069] Referring to FIG. 5F, is a side view of the phone 170
attached to the customizable phone tab 100, which is attached to
the phone tab mount 200. The customizable phone tab 100 is
adhesively attached through an adhesive front area 160 to the phone
170. The bottom and top of the clip cover 240 are open allowing the
phone tab head 110 to slide in with proper alignment between the
dip cover 240 and the phone tab mount front base 205 to attach
securely into place onto the phone tab mount front dip 245. On the
back of the phone tab mount 200 is adhesive 210 allowing it to be
mounted onto a surface.
[0070] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, is an oblique view of a
vehicle center console area 250 as the phone 170 and customizable
phone tab 100 are being attached to the phone tab mount 200 via the
phone tab attachment area 120 on the phone tab head 110. The phone
tab mount 200 contains a hook 220 that extends from the front
surface of the phone tab mount 200 which is adhesively attached to
a mounting location on the vehicle console area 250.
[0071] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, is an oblique view of a
vehicle center console area 250 including its heating and cooling
air vents 310. This figure shows the phone 170 and customizable
phone tab 100 is being attached to the phone tab mount 200 via the
phone tab attachment area 120 on the phone tab head 110. The phone
tab mount 200 contains a peg 230 that extends from the front
surface of the phone tab mount 200 which is secured onto the
vehicle's heating and cooling air vents 310.
[0072] Referring to FIG. 8, is an environmental view of the phone
tab 100 being utilized inside of a vehicle's console area. There is
shown the phone 170 and the customizable phone tab 100 attached to
the phone tab mount 200 that is mounted on the vehicle center
console 250 area. In this position, the smartphone is in immediate
proximity to the user allowing for easy screen viewing, audible
two-way communications, and convenient one-handed accessibility;
providing for a safer environment for smartphone usage and overall
driving experience.
[0073] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, is a front perspective view of
two disposable phone tab kits 270. The disposable phone tab kit 270
consists of a packaging 280 that encloses together the customizable
phone tab 100 and phone tab mount 200. FIG. 9B also shows the air
vent clip 300 on the back side of the phone tab mount 200.
[0074] Other modifications and implementations will occur to those
skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and the scope
of the invention as claimed. Accordingly, the above description is
not intended to limit the invention, except as indicated in the
following claims.
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