Patent ID: 6663064
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B60R,F16B

Abstract:
An apparatus for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface, said apparatus comprising:a holder for holding said electronic device; a mount, said mount having a suction cup and a movable cap positioned over said suction cup, wherein a sufficient downward pressure on said cap vacuum mounts said suction cup to said surface, said cap having a peripheral wall and an underside surface with a recess formed therein, said mount further including a biasing element seated within said recess of said cap for biasing said cap upwardly, wherein said biasing element is a spring and is fully hidden from view by said peripheral wall; a housing for covering at least a portion of said suction cup, wherein said cap is located above said housing; and a plunger having a base attached with said suction cup and a post extending upwardly from said base and said suction cup, wherein said post extends through an opening in said housing and attaches with said cap, wherein upward movement of said suction cup causes corresponding upward movement of said cap, and wherein said peripheral wall of said cap is provided with a distinguishing marking, wherein said peripheral wall is concealed by said housing when said cap is pressed downwardly and said suction cup is mounted to surface, and wherein said peripheral wall is visible above said housing when said suction cup raises from a fully mounted position.