Patent ID: 8692514
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: H01M,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A charging station for a portable electronic device, said charging station comprising, in combination: a base having a forward facing wall no more than 45 degrees from vertical; at least one forward facing suction cup secured to the forward facing front wall so that the suction cup can temporarily secure the portable electronic device to the forward facing wall in a position that the portable electronic device can be viewed and operated while recharging; wherein a suction cup opening is formed in the forward facing wall having a first portion sized for preventing passage of a flange of the suction cup therethrough for retaining the suction cup to the forward facing wall and a second portion sized larger than the first portion for passage of the flange therethrough for installation and removal of the suction cup to the forward facing wall; and wherein the opening has a third portion sized for passage of a flange of another suction cup therethrough which is larger than the flange of the suction cup, and wherein the second portion is sized for preventing passage of the flange of the another suction cup therethrough for retaining the another suction cup to the forward facing wall.