Patent ID: 7500870
Filing Date: 2009-03-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A mount apparatus for mounting an electronic device at a rear surface and for managing power and signal connections associated with said electronic device, said mount apparatus comprising: a substantially elongated support member having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion being structured for coupling to said rear surface of said electronic device through a positionable joining member, and wherein said substantially elongated support member is formed from a rigid material that can bear a given weight of said electronic device proportionate to mounting angle and elongation length; a plurality of power and signal portals integrally provided on said support member for receiving power and cable connections associated with at least said electronic device, said plurality of power and signal portals having at least one connection selected from the group comprising AC power connections, RCA-type connections, DC power connections, USB ports, optical connections, S-video connections, DVI connections, HDMI connections, component video connections, Cat-5 connections, composite video connections, XLR audio connections, coaxial connections, composite video connections; an integrated power and signals bus contained substantially within said support member, said integrated power and signals bus having respectively configured conductive connections with each at least one connection within said plurality of power and signal portals; said integrated power and signals bus provided with conductive communication that extends substantially through lower portion of said support member for connection with power and signal sources external to said mount apparatus; an anchor extending from said lower portion of said support member for anchoring said support member about a desired surface, said anchor having a stabilization portion that is selected from the group comprising a substantially flat base or a stabilizing rod; and an electronic display device mounted to said apparatus, said electronic display comprising a flat panel video monitor having at least one input portals selected from the group comprising AC power connections, DC power connections, S-video connections, DVI connections, HDMI connections, component video connections, Cat-5 connections, composite video connections, XLR audio connections, coaxial connections, composite video connections, said electronic display device being in conductive communication by said input portals with said mount apparatus through said plurality of power and signal portals of said mount apparatus.