Abstract:
An improved docking station ( 200 ) comprising a securing apparatus ( 20 ) and a stand ( 22 ) used for securing an electronic device ( 24 ) or a connector device ( 26 ) in a convenient position. The sidewalls ( 32,34,36 ) of the securing apparatus ( 20 ) have entrance guides and may be adjusted to secure different sized electronic devices ( 24 ). The stand ( 22 ) may be positioned using pivoting arms ( 56,58,60 ), base plates ( 52 ), and a mounting head ( 64 ) to conveniently display the attached securing apparatus ( 20 ). The mounting head ( 64 ) may be pulled, rotated, and released into a swivel lock ( 62 ) thus changing the position of the attached securing apparatus ( 20 ). The base plates ( 52 ) of the stand ( 22 ) may be linked together on hinges ( 76 ) and mounted to a substrate with an adhesive ( 70 ) to secure the docking station ( 200 ) in place.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/165,745, filed 2015 May 22 by the present inventor. 
       PRIOR ART 
       [0002]    The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant: 
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                 8,780,546 
                 B2 
                 2012 Jul. 15 
                 Zhou 
               
               
                   
                 7,930,004 
                 B2 
                 2011 Apr. 19 
                 seil et al. 
               
               
                   
                 5,457,745 
                 B1 
                 1995 Oct. 10 
                 Wang 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
           
               
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                 20130146726 
                 A1 
                 2013 Jun. 13 
                 Bobrow et al. 
               
               
                   
                 20080296454 
                 A1 
                 2008 Dec. 4 
                 Carnevali 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     
    
     BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Originally docking stations were used to sync computer peripherals to laptops and other such electronic devices. As technology increased and smaller and more portable electronic devices were developed the desire for docking stations to accommodate those electronic devices also developed. 
         [0004]    Although there are different types of docking stations on the market today there are many improvements that would be desirable. There is a demand for a docking station that would secure a portable electronic device and also connect that portable electronic device to multiple peripheral devices. The only docking stations or holders available are usually too bulky, not stable enough, don&#39;t have charging capabilities, block driving views, or only attach to specific surfaces. 
         [0005]    Many people are too impatient to clamp their portable electronic devices to holders and then plug them into charging devices before driving off. It takes even longer to plug in an auxiliary cable that many people use to transmit music from their portable electronic devices to their stereos. Even those using wireless capabilities for audio still prefer to see their mobile electronic devices docked, especially when using a GPS function. Furthermore, some people do not implement docking stations in there automobiles specifically because a majority of those docking stations only mount to a windshield, and it obstructs their view. The docking stations that do mount to a dashboard or air vent are either not stable enough or lack convenient positioning. Some people have access to wireless chargers but still want to secure their electronic device in a convenient position with a docking station that accommodates those wireless chargers. Certain people have also expressed the desire to have a docking station accessible to them at their desk or bedside table that provides the same benefits as the aforementioned. 
         [0006]    There are different types of docking stations used with electronic devices. Certain docking stations are specifically designed to facilitate the connection between devices. Other docking stations have some structural support in addition to connecting capabilities. Holders, holsters, and cradles are other terms used to describe apparatus that solely secure the electronic devices in a convenient position. 
         [0007]    Docking stations, holders, and holsters do exist in prior art. Prior art examples generally include devices for securing electronic devices including clamping jaws, brackets, or fingers. There is also prior art relating to docking stations with embedded charging connectors. 
         [0008]    U.S. Pat. No. 8,780,546 B2 to Zhou (2012) discloses a docking station for an electronic device that includes a retractable and embedded docking port. Although this device allows the user to retract the charging connector, it is permanently connected to the housing structure. Furthermore, the docking station does not provide a securing apparatus nor a way to be mounted to a separate object such as a dashboard in an automobile. The flat bottom of this docking station makes it more suitable to place on a table or desk. 
         [0009]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,930,004 B2 to Seil et al. (2011) Discloses a holder and radio frequency transmitter for electronic devices. The device is meant to enable users to transmit audio from the electronic device through radio waves. The apparatus has a goose neck base that engages into a charging socket. The housing structure provides limited support to restrain lateral movement. The charging connector is not interchangeable or removable and you are only able to mount the apparatus to a cigarette lighter. 
         [0010]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,457,745 B1 to Wang. (1995) Discloses a mobile phone holder that is adjustable laterally and longitudinally and uses a gear to adjust the size but does not allow the holder to be secured in a permanent position. Furthermore, the mobile phone holder does not allow for depth adjustment. 
         [0011]    There are prior art publications that disclose holders or holsters that clip or mount to certain objects. For example, Pub. No. US 2014/0069973 A1, to Peck et al. (2014) discloses a device that attaches to a shopping cart. Publication No. US 2013/0146726 A1, to Bobrow et al. (2013) discloses a holder with a mounting system for cylinder objects. These prior art disclosures have holders that secure the electrical devices in some way. However, they do not have an adjustable securing apparatus and a stand with a linking system that allows for increased stability when mounted to uneven surfaces. Furthermore, these prior art disclosures do not mention the ability to contain and secure removable connector devices. A connector device in the context of this disclosure is defined as a wired or wireless device having means of interconnecting information or energy between electronic devices. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0012]    In conclusion, insofar as I am aware, there is no docking station with a securing apparatus and a stand formerly developed that allows a user to dispose an electronic device into an adjustable but secure apparatus with a guiding entrance and have the electronic device engage with one or more secured connector devices, that allows the securing apparatus to be displayed by the stand in a variety of angles, and that has a stand with mounting plates that uniquely link together on hinges to stabilize the rest of the stand even when coupled to an uneven surface such as a dashboard. 
       Advantages 
       [0013]    Accordingly, several advantages of an embodiment of the current disclosure are as follows: to provide an improved docking station for securing an electronic device in a convenient position, that may be customized to fit different sized electronic devices or cases, that may secure or embed a connector device such as a charging cable, that may help align and guide an electronic device while being received, that may limit abrasion of the electronic device while being disposed in the securing apparatus, that may allow the docked electronic device to rotate and be temporarily locked in different positions, and may be mounted to different surfaces using connecting mounting plates that pivot on hinges. 
     
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
         [0014]    These drawings are illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figure&#39;s dimensions and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The illustrations disclosed are meant to give the viewer a clear understanding of the workings of the embodiments of the current disclosure. In the drawings, closely related figures have the same number but different alphabetic suffixes. 
           [0015]    A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 
           [0016]      FIG. 1  is a perspective front-side view of a docking station including a securing apparatus and a stand according to one embodiment. A received electronic device is shown in phantom lines. The top double arched upper section of the back sidewall and arched shape of the upper section of the left sidewall and the right sidewall define the general shape for the brand symbol and trademark of owner Bion Porzio. 
           [0017]      FIG. 2A  is a perspective front-side view of the securing apparatus of the docking station in a non extended position according to one embodiment. 
           [0018]      FIG. 2B  is a perspective front-side view of the securing apparatus of the docking station in an extended position according to one embodiment. 
           [0019]      FIG. 3A  is a perspective back-side bottom view of the securing apparatus of the docking station in a non extended position according to one embodiment. The arrows indicate the general direction of which the components of the securing apparatus may extend. 
           [0020]      FIG. 3B  is a perspective back-side bottom view of the securing apparatus of the docking station in an extended position according to one embodiment. The arrows indicate the general direction of which the components of the securing apparatus have extended. 
           [0021]      FIG. 4A  is a perspective back-side exploded view of the securing apparatus of the docking station according to one embodiment. The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of the securing apparatus. 
           [0022]      FIG. 4B  is a perspective bottom exploded view of the securing apparatus of the docking station according to one embodiment. The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of the securing apparatus. 
           [0023]      FIG. 5A  is a perspective right-side view of the stand and the securing apparatus of the docking station assembled in an upright position according to one embodiment. 
           [0024]      FIG. 5B  is a perspective left-side view of the stand and the securing apparatus of the docking station assembled in an upright position according to one embodiment. 
           [0025]      FIG. 6A  is a perspective front-side exploded view of the stand of the docking station according to one embodiment. The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of the stand. 
           [0026]      FIG. 6B  is a perspective back-side exploded view of the stand of the docking station according to one embodiment. The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of the stand. 
           [0027]      FIG. 7A  is a perspective right-side view of the stand with omitted components to clearly display how the rotation locking mechanism functions according to one embodiment. The arrows indicate the general direction the components of the the stand may have extended or rotated. 
           [0028]      FIG. 7B  is an orthogonal bottom exploded view of the stand with omitted components to illustrate how the displayed components fit together according to one embodiment. The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of the stand. The dashed lines show the general shape of the hidden parts of the components. 
           [0029]      FIG. 8  is a perspective right-side view of the base plate components of the stand illustrating how additional base plates may be added according to one embodiment. 
           [0030]      FIG. 9A  is a perspective front-side view of the securing apparatus with joined components defining a unique shape and with connector devices permanently embedded according to one embodiment. The securing apparatus is shaded with a copyright notice. The top double arched upper section of the back sidewall and arched shape of the upper section of the left sidewall and the right sidewall define the general shape for the brand symbol and trademark of owner Bion Porzio. 
           [0031]      FIG. 9B  is a perspective back-side view of the securing apparatus with joined components defining a unique shape and with connector devices permanently embedded according to one embodiment. The securing apparatus is shaded with a copyright notice. 
       
    
    
       [0032]    The reference numerals refer to parts with the same general function through the various figures. 
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                 200 
                 Docking Station 
                 20 
                 Securing Apparatus 
               
               
                 22 
                 Stand 
                 24 
                 Electronic Device 
               
               
                 26 
                 Connector Device 
                 28 
                 Base Body 
               
               
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                 Supplemental Base Body 
                 32 
                 Back Sidewall 
               
               
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                 Left Sidewall 
                 36 
                 Right Sidewall 
               
               
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                 Perpendicular Sidewall 
                 40 
                 Fastener 
               
               
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                 Spring 
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                 Buffer 
               
               
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                 Mounting Plate 
                 48 
                 Alignment Key 
               
               
                 50 
                 Fastener Plate 
                 52 
                 Base Plate 
               
               
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                 Rotational Connector 
                 56 
                 Lower Arm 
               
               
                 58 
                 Middle Arm 
                 60 
                 Upper Arm 
               
               
                 62 
                 Swivel Lock 
                 64 
                 Mounting Head 
               
               
                 66 
                 Cover 
                 68 
                 Nut 
               
               
                 70 
                 Adhesive 
                 72 
                 Rotation Lock 
               
               
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                 Alignment Groove 
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                 Hinge 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0033]    Referring to  FIG. 1 , the perspective front-side view of Docking Station  200 , according to one embodiment, is comprised of: securing apparatus  20 , and stand  22 . Received electronic device  24  is shown in phantom lines disposed in securing apparatus  20 . Securing apparatus  20  is shown in an upright position securing received electronic device  24  and connector devices  26 . Stand  22  is shown manipulated to a convenient position displaying attached securing apparatus  20 . 
         [0034]    Electronic device  24  may be a smart-phone, mobile device, tablet, portable music device, portable gaming device, or any other portable electronic device. Electronic device  24 , in one embodiment, has two ports (not shown) located on the bottom surface for receiving connector devices  26 . Connector devices  26  may be APPLE brand trademarked LIGHTNING cable connectors, micro-USB connectors, USB connectors, auxiliary cable connectors, wireless charging connectors, and any other peripheral device that may exchange information or energy to and from electronic device  24 . 
         [0035]    Referring to  FIGS. 2A and 2B , securing apparatus  20 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from the perspective front-side view in a non extended position shown in  FIG. 2A  and in an extended position shown in  FIG. 2B . The arrows indicate the general direction of which the components of securing apparatus  20  may extend. 
         [0036]    Securing apparatus  20  is comprised of: base body  28 , supplemental base body  30 , back sidewall  32 , left sidewall  34 , right sidewall  36 , fasteners  40  (all not shown), springs  42  (all not shown), and buffer  44 . Connector devices  26  are shown secured in base body  28 . At present I contemplate the material used for securing apparatus  20  to be of a rigid plastic material, but other materials are suitable. 
         [0037]    Base body  28  is comprised of a generally rectangular shape having hollowed-out bodies recessed into the surfaces for accommodating connector devices  26 , fasteners  40 , and alignment keys  48 . Base body  28  is sufficiently sized to at least partially fit between supplemental base body  30  and back sidewall  32 , left sidewall  34 , or right sidewall  36 . 
         [0038]    Alignment keys  48  are generally solid shaped objects that protrude from attached components and fit into receiving slots of reciprocating components to help align and secure. They may be rectangular or cylinder in shape, but other shapes are suitable. 
         [0039]    Supplemental base body  30  is comprised of multiple shapes that compliment the surrounding components. Supplemental base body  30  has hollowed-out bodies recessed into the surface for accommodating base body  28 , connector devices  26 , fasteners  40 , springs  42 , and alignment keys  48 . Supplemental base body  30  is sufficiently sized to fit between base body  28 , left sidewall  34 , and right sidewall  36  while assembled. 
         [0040]    Back sidewall  32  is of a generally planar shape and has a generally rounded or arched upper section partly defining a trade symbol and guide to help align electronic device  24  (not shown) while being disposed therein. 
         [0041]    Left sidewall  34  and right sidewall  36  have a generally planar or contoured surface symmetrically shaped to mirror each other longitudinally, and are generally perpendicular to back sidewall  32 . The lower sections of left sidewall  34  and right sidewall  36  are elongated to at least partially cover base body  28  and supplemental base body  30  when assembled. Left sidewall  34  and right sidewall  36  have a protruding perpendicular sidewall  38  that partially covers and secures the front of received electronic device  24  (not shown). Left sidewall  34  and right sidewall  36  have upper sections that arch outwards partly defining a trade symbol and guide to help align electronic device  24  (not shown) while being disposed therein. 
         [0042]    Fastener  40  is shown as a flat socket screw securing left sidewall  34  to supplemental base body  30 , but I contemplate a bolt may also be suitable. 
         [0043]    Spring  42  is defined as an elastic compression object shown as a metal compression spring that fits over fastener  40  and is compressed between right sidewall  36  and supplemental base body  30  to limit movement. 
         [0044]    Buffer  44  is a cushioning surface that reduces abrasion to receiving electronic device  24  (not shown) and is shown as part of left sidewall  34 , right sidewall  36 , and back sidewall  32 . 
         [0045]    Referring to  FIG. 2B , securing apparatus  20 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated extended in an alternate position. Fasteners  40  (not all shown) have been manipulated to secure supplemental base body  30 , back sidewall  32 , left sidewall  34 , right sidewall  36 , and springs  42  (not all shown) in an alternate position. 
         [0046]    Referring to  FIGS. 3A and 3B , securing apparatus  20 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from a perspective back-side bottom view in a non extended position shown in  FIG. 3A  and in an extended position shown in  FIG. 3B . The arrows indicate the general direction of which the components of securing apparatus  20  may extend. 
         [0047]    Supplemental base body  30  further comprises access openings allowing fasteners  40  to partially pass through. The generally larger access openings of supplemental base body  30  allow at least partial perpendicular movement relative to fasteners  40 . 
         [0048]    Back sidewall  32  further comprises a bottom section generally rectangular in shape with access openings to allow fastener  40  to partially pass through. Back sidewall  32  further comprises mounting plate  46  that is defined as a generally circular shape that protrudes from the back surface of back sidewall  32 . Mounting plate  46  has two hollowed-out bodies recessed into opposing sides to accommodate fasteners  40 . Mounting plate  46  has a rectangular shape protruding from the center to help align and secure reciprocating mounting head  64  of stand  22 . 
         [0049]    Left sidewall  34 , right sidewall  36 , and back sidewall  32  are shown with alignment keys  48  that protrude perpendicularly into hallowed-out slots in supplemental base body  30 . 
         [0050]    Fastener plate  50  is a generally rectangular shaped object that has grooves, contours, and an access opening to accommodate corresponding fastener  40  and connector devices  26 . Fastener plate  50  further comprises alignment keys  48  (not shown) that protrude to fit into the hollowed-out bodies of base body  28 . Fastener plate  50  is shown secured with corresponding fastener  40  to base body  28  and consequently securing disposed connector devices  26 . 
         [0051]    Referring to  FIG. 4A  and  FIG. 4B , securing apparatus  20 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from a front-side perspective exploded view shown in  FIG. 4A  and a bottom perspective exploded view shown in  FIG. 4B . The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of securing apparatus  20 . Fasteners  40  are shown as socket screws of a generally similar shape but not necessarily of the same length. 
         [0052]    Connector devices  26  are shown with alignment keys  48  to limit movement while disposed in base body  28 . Base body  28 , supplemental base body  30 , and back sidewall  32  are shown with hollowed-out bodies recessed into the surface and access openings for accommodating respective fasteners  40 , alignment keys  48 , or connector devices  26 . Supplemental base body  30  is shown aligned to left sidewall  34 , right sidewall  36 , corresponding fasteners  40 , and corresponding springs  42 . Supplemental base body  30  is shown with hollowed-out bodies and for accommodating fasteners  40  and alignment keys  48 . Left sidewall  34  and right sidewall  36  are shown with protruding alignment keys  48  limiting movement while disposed in supplemental base body  30 . Perpendicular sidewalls  38  are shown elongated to partially surround base body  28 , supplemental base body  30 , and disposed electronic device  24  (not shown). Fastener plate  50  is shown with alignment keys  48  protruding upwards, and an access opening for corresponding fastener  40  to partially pass through. Springs  42  are of sufficient size to partially surround corresponding fasteners  40  and limit movement when constrained. Buffer  44  is shown as part of the interior of left sidewall  34 , and the exterior of right sidewall  36 . I contemplate Buffer  44  be part of the same general area of both left sidewall  34  and right sidewall  36 . 
         [0053]    Referring to  FIG. 5A  and  FIG. 5B , Docking station  200 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated in an assembled and generally upright position from a left perspective view shown in  FIG. 5A  and a right perspective view shown in  FIG. 5B . Securing apparatus  20  is shown attached to stand  22  with corresponding fasteners  40 . Fastener  40  is shown as a hand-turn screw or a socket screw. At present I contemplate the material used for stand  22  to be of a rigid plastic material, but other materials are suitable. 
         [0054]    Stand  22  is comprised of: base plates  52 , rotational connectors  54 , lower arm  56 , middle arm  58 , upper arm  60 , swivel lock  62 , mounting head  64 , covers  66 , nuts  68  (not shown), and fasteners  40 . 
         [0055]    Each base plate  52  is of a generally planar shape and is shown with hinge  76  as part of one side and secured together with corresponding fastener  40 . 
         [0056]    Hinge  76  is of a generally cylinder shape with thickness to accommodate corresponding fastener  40 , and depth to substantially support base plates  52 . One of base plates  52  is shown with a rotational connector  54  embedded in the upper surface. I contemplate that rotational connector  54  may be embedded in any of base plates  52 . 
         [0057]    Rotational connectors  54  are generally cylinder in shape with a hollowed-out center to accommodate fasteners  40 , nuts  68  (not shown), covers  66 , or rotation locks  72  (not shown). Rotational connectors  54  are shown secured together with respective fastener  40 , nut  68  (not shown), and cover  66  attached on one side to hide inner parts. 
         [0058]    Lower arm  56  is a generally elongated rectangular or cylinder shaped object with thickness to support the rest of docking station  200 . Lower arm  56  has two rotational connectors  54  on each apposing side that face perpendicular to each other. Vertically facing rotational connector of lower arm  56  connects to the corresponding rotational connector  54  of base plates  52 . 
         [0059]    Middle arm  58  is similar to lower arm  56  but is more elongated and both rotational connectors  54  face horizontally and generally in the same direction. The lower rotational connector  54  of middle arm  58  connects to reciprocating horizontal rotational connector  54  of lower arm  56 . 
         [0060]    Upper arm  60  is similar to lower arm  56  but is shown in a different position with one rotational connector  54  facing an alternate direction. The upper rotational connector  54  of middle arm  58  connects to corresponding upper horizontal rotational connector  54  of upper arm  60 . Lower horizontal but perpendicular rotational connector  54  of upper arm  60  connects to swivel lock  62 . I contemplate that additional arms may be added if so desired. 
         [0061]    Swivel lock  62  is defined as a generally cylinder shaped object with two rotation locks  72  (not shown) attached on each opposing side, and a hollowed-out body to partially surround mounting head  64 . Swivel lock  62  has alignment grooves  74  on four apposing sides recessed into the surface facing alignment keys  48  of mounting head  64 . Swivel lock  62  may be omitted and the lower rotational connector  54  of upper arm  60  may connect to mounting head  64  alternatively. 
         [0062]    Mounting head  64  is a generally cylinder shaped object with embedded rotational connector  54  (not shown) and two apposing alignment keys  48  facing longitudinally to fit into two of the four alignment grooves  74  (all not shown) of swivel lock  62  while engaged. There are two access openings in each apposing horizontal side of mounting head  64  to accommodate corresponding fasteners  40 . 
         [0063]    Vertical and horizontal alignment references of the current disclosure refer to positions of components in the illustrated figures and are not to be misconstrued as limitations to the dimensions of the disclosed embodiments. 
         [0064]    Referring to  FIG. 6A  and  FIG. 6B , stand  22 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from a front-side perspective exploded view shown in  FIG. 6A  and a back-side perspective exploded view shown in  FIG. 6B . The projection lines indicate the general alignment and grouping of the components of stand  22 . Fasteners  40  are shown as socket screws or hand turn screws, and are not all of the same length. 
         [0065]    Adhesive  70  is shown as double sided mounting foam tape in a generally rectangular shape that couples to the bottom surface of base plate  52 . 
         [0066]    Cover  66  is a generally planar and cylinder shaped object. Covers  66  fit into or are embedded in the hallowed-out bodies of rotational connectors  54  to hide disposed nuts  68 . 
         [0067]    Nut  68  is defined as generally hexagonal shaped rigid object with an access opening and threading that fastens generally to a screw or bolt. Nuts  68  are embedded in or fit into hallowed-out bodies of rotational connectors  54  with access to corresponding fasteners  40 . 
         [0068]    Rotation lock  72  is a generally cylinder object with raised triangular grooves arranged around the center defining teeth that restrict movement when secured to corresponding rotation lock  72 . Rotation lock  72  is shown embedded in multiple rotational connectors  54 . 
         [0069]    Alignment grooves  74  are shown as four grooves recessed into the surface of swivel lock  62  and may line up with reciprocating alignment keys  48  of mounting head  64 . Alignment keys  48  of mounting head  64  are shown as elevated and generally rectangular objects that accommodate the recessed area of reciprocating alignment grooves  74  of swivel lock  62 . 
         [0070]    Spring  42  of stand  22  is shown sandwiched between fastener  40  and rotational connector  54  of upper arm  60 . Spring  42  of upper arm  60  may limit the movement of mounting head  64  while attached to corresponding fastener  40 . 
         [0071]    Fasteners  40  of the hand-turn screw type are shown as generally cylinder shaped objects with a threaded and generally cylinder shaped object protruding from the base, and a generally rectangular shape protruding from the upper surface defining a handle. Fasteners  40  of the hand-turn type and of the socket screw type may be interchangeable in securing stand  22 . 
         [0072]    Referring to  FIGS. 7A and 7B , stand  22 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from a perspective right-side view shown in  FIG. 7A  and from an orthogonal exploded bottom view shown in  FIG. 7B  with omitted components to illustrate a rotation locking mechanism. 
         [0073]    Referring to  FIG. 7A , Mounting head  64  is shown extended and rotated counterclockwise in mid operation to illustrate the method in which alignment grooves  74  of swivel lock  62  may temporarily unlock from alignment keys  48  of mounting head  64  while being manipulated. Fastener  40  is shown pulled into the hallowed-out body of upper arm  60  resulting from the manipulation of mounting head  64 . Spring  42  (not shown) is being compressed between fastener  40  and lower rotational connector  54  of upper arm  60 . Spring  42  (not shown) is applying force to fastener  40  and may consequently pull mounting head  64  back towards swivel lock  62  when mounting head  64  is released. 
         [0074]    Referring to  FIG. 7B , the alignment of parts are shown with projection lines. Dashed lines are shown to illustrate how the hidden shapes of shown components fit together when assembled. Swivel lock  62  may be omitted and rotational connector  54  of upper arm  60  may alternately connect to mounting head  64 . Mounting head  64  may rotate when rotation lock  72  and alignment keys  48  of mounting head  64  disengage from the corresponding inner rotation lock  72  and alignment grooves  74  of swivel lock  62 . 
         [0075]    Referring to  FIG. 8 , stand  22 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from a perspective right-side view and is shown with omitted components and an additional middle base plate  52 . The middle base plate  52  is shown with two hinges  76  on apposing sides connected to the corresponding hinges  76  of reciprocating base plates  52  using corresponding fasteners  40 . Additional base plate  52  may be added to increase adhesion and support to stand  22 . 
         [0076]    Referring to  FIGS. 9A and 9B , securing apparatus  20 , according to one embodiment, is illustrated from a perspective front-side view shown in  FIG. 9A  and a perspective back-side view shown in  FIG. 9B  shaded with a copyright notice. At present I contemplate the material used for securing apparatus  20  to be of a rigid plastic material, but other materials are suitable. 
         [0077]    Connector devices  26  are shown partly embedded inside and permanently connected to securing apparatus  20 . Base body  28 , back sidewall  32 , left sidewall  34 , right sidewall  36 , and perpendicular sidewall  38  are shown as joined components. 
       OPERATION 
       [0078]    The manner of using docking station  200 , according to one embodiment, is as follows: Stand  22  may be mounted from base plates  52  with adhesive  70  to a substrate (not shown). Assembled lower arm  56 , middle arm  58 , upper arm  60 , swivel lock  62 , and mounting head  64  may be manipulated to a position to conveniently display securing apparatus  20 . Fasteners  40  of stand  22  may be tightened temporarily locking components of stand  22  in position. 
         [0079]    Electronic device  24  may engage with connector devices  26  of securing apparatus  20  in an extended position. Fasteners  40  of supplemental base body  30 , back sidewall  32 , left sidewall  34 , and right sidewall  36  may be tightened until electronic device  24  is secured in each direction. Securing apparatus  20  may then be secured to mounting head  64  of stand  22  with corresponding fasteners  40 . 
         [0080]    Electronic device  24  may now disengage and engage with securing apparatus  20  and be guided and secured while being disposed therein. Securing apparatus  20  may be manipulated to temporarily disengage mounting head  64  from swivel lock  62  and be rotated and released to reengage mounting head  64  with swivel lock  62  in an alternate position. Connector devices  26  may disengaged from base body  28  of securing apparatus  20  when corresponding fastener  40  and fastener plate  50  is removed. Additional base plates  52  may be connected for increased adhesion and stability of stand  22  when mounted. 
       CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE 
       [0081]    Accordingly, the reader will see that the docking station in the disclosed embodiments may be used to secure and protect a received electronic device. The docking station may be used to secure connector devices that may also engage with the received electronic device. The securing apparatus of the docking station is shaped to help guide the electronic device, with limited abrasion, when disposed therein. In addition, the connector devices in one embodiment are not permanently affixed and can be removed if desired. The docking station may be mounted to a separate object and be conveniently displayed. Future embodiments of the docking station may accommodate electronic devices not yet created at the time of this disclosure.