Patent ID: 8668179
Filing Date: 2014-03-11
Classification: F16M

Abstract:
1. A mounting device for supporting an electronic device on a surface, the mounting device comprising: a flexible base for placement on the surface, the base including a front portion and a rear portion; a bendable frame coupled with the base and including a central portion and a plurality of appendages movable about two axes of movement to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the surface; and a cover plate to at least partially cover the frame and the base, wherein at least two of the appendages are disposed above the front portion of the base and only one appendage is disposed above the back portion of the base, wherein each appendage includes a connecting link joined to the central portion and at least one arm extending therefrom, wherein each of the connecting links is movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion, wherein the arms of the appendages form a periphery of the bendable frame, wherein the arms, connecting links, and central portion form at least one gap within the periphery of the bendable frame, wherein at least one of the appendages includes a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and bendable relative to one another and relative to the central portion, wherein the maximum thickness of the flexible base, bendable frame and cover plate are no greater than about 15 mm.