Patent Publication Number: US-2021191484-A1

Title: Temperature regulating mount

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/993,000, filed on May 30, 2018, titled Temperature Regulating Mount, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/826,411, filed on Nov. 29, 2017, titled COOLING MOUNT (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,409,342), which is a continuation and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/939,781, filed on Nov. 12, 2015, titled COOLING MOUNT (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,836,101), which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/078,085, filed on Nov. 11, 2014 titled PORTABLE TABLET COOLING DEVICE; this applications also claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/659,660, filed on Apr. 18, 2018, titled COOLING MOUNT, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/517,864, filed on Jun. 10, 2017, titled COOLING MOUNT, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/512,609, filed on May 30, 2017, titled COOLING MOUNT; all of the above applications and patents are incorporated in their entirety by reference in this application. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention relates to a cooling mount for portable electronic devices. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Portable electronic devices, including tablets, such as iPADs, iPAD Airs and iPAD minis; smart phones, such as iPhones and Android phones; mobile phones; and personal computers, all of which are typically powered by a battery so that users may carry them about and use them as needed, including when operating a vehicle, such as an aircraft, boat or car. Frequently, these devices provide navigation information to users, and for many, such a device has become a required navigational item. More recently, such devices have been used to process sales transaction and for other commercial purposes, which requires the tablet to be used consistently for long hours both indoors and outdoors. 
     When in use, it can become problematic if the electronic device is exposed to extreme heat or direct sunlight, especially if used to guide the operation of land, water and aircraft. The screen of the electronic device, being almost completely black, can get extremely hot if left in direct sun and/or the device can become overheated if used continuously for long periods of time. As a protective measure, some electronic devices may automatically shut down upon reaching a critical temperature and stay shut down until they cool off. The primary reason for this is to protect the electronic device&#39;s internal battery. However, if the electronic device is the primary source for navigation, it can become problematic and/or dangerous to the user if the device automatically shuts down during use. 
     Currently, if a device overheats, the user&#39;s only option is to get the device to a cooler environment and lower its internal temperature, usually by removing it from direct sunlight, and/or cease use for an extended period of time. Once the device&#39;s internal temperature lowers, it may automatically switch back on, but in the interim there is nothing else for the user to do once the device overheats. Similar problems may also occur with a portable electronic device is exposed to extremely cold temperatures. A need exist for portable electronic devices to be used in all temperatures and for long-durations without interruption from overheating or exposure to extreme temperatures. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The current invention relates to a temperature regulating mount for portable electronic devices, including, but not limited to, tablets, such as iPADs, iPAD Airs and iPAD minis; smart phones, such as iPhones and Android phones; cell phones; and personal computers that will not only extend product life, but also prevent critical temperature shutdowns and general overheating of the device, which can make user contact uncomfortable or even dangerous. As illustrated and explained further below, in one example, the present invention is a cooling mount that provides forced air across the rear of the portable electronic device using fans and either internal battery power or external power. The mount can also include other types of temperature control units, including but not limited to heating units, that may also provide the user with the ability to heat the portable electronic device for use in cold weather environments. 
     In one implementation, the invention consists of a polygonal housing made of a rigid material having a front face in the general shape of a portable electronic device for mounting the electronic device on the cooling mount. The housing has a back portion and four sidewalls. The back portion contains two battery housings, a circuit board and electric fans. The cooling mount is constructed so that the portable electronic device, when engaged within the cooling mount, is held away from the back, permitting air flow from the fans to circulate across the back of the electronic device to lower its internal temperature. 
     Optionally, the invention can include a device for fastening the cooling mount to objects. For example, the cooling mount may include a strap for attaching the mount to a user&#39;s leg or to clamp for attaching the cooling mount to various objects within a cabin or cockpit, on a dash board or on objects in the area immediately surrounding the user. 
     The invention may also optionally include a probe with a temperature-sensitive head that mounts onto the back of a portable electronic device when it is engaged within the cooling mount. The temperature-sensitive probe can detect with the when the ambient temperature or the temperature of the portable electronic device reaches a certain predetermined level and initiate cooling of the device. 
     In another example, a temperature regulating mount for portable electronic devices is provided that includes a temperature control unit for preventing portable electronic devices from reaching critical temperatures during operation to avoid undesired shut down of the electronic device. The mount is further accompanied by a protective perimeter casing for protecting the electronic device and allowing the device to mate with a universal mount. The perimeter casing leaves the back of the device open or exposed (e.g., through webbing) for temperature control. The protective perimeter casing includes grooves and indents for mating with guide rails and a movable clamping mechanism for securing the electronic device to the mount in a particular orientation to maximize the mounts ability to regulate the temperature of the electronic device. 
     Other devices, apparatus, systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
       The invention may be better understood by referring to the following figures. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of one example of an implementation of a cooling mount of the present invention as it appears engaged with a tablet. 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  with the tablet removed. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  separated from the tablet. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective elevation view of the bottom left side of the cooling mount of FIG. 
         FIG. 5  is a close-up top perspective view of the bottom right corner of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 6  is a rear perspective view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 7  is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  showing one example of a mounting mechanism that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a side perspective view of one example of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  having a mounting mechanism attached to the rear of the cooling mount. 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective elevation view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  showing an example of an external power supply mounted onto a mounting mechanism. 
         FIG. 10  is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  showing an example of another mounting mechanism that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount. 
         FIG. 11  is a rear perspective view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  showing the mounting mechanism of  FIG. 10  attached to the back of the cooling mount. 
         FIG. 12  is rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  having a temperature sensing device for measuring the temperature of the portable electronic device engaged by the cooling mount. 
         FIG. 13  is a top view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  positioned in a perimeter mount for adding additional functionality to the cooling mount. 
         FIG. 14A  is a top view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 13  removed from the perimeter mount. 
         FIG. 14B  is a front perspective view of the perimeter mount of  FIG. 13 . 
         FIG. 15  is a back perspective view of the perimeter mount of  FIG. 13  where a hand strap device is mounted to the back of the perimeter mount. 
         FIG. 16  is another back perspective view of the perimeter mount of  FIG. 13  where a hand strap device is mounted to the back of the perimeter mount. 
         FIG. 17  is a front perspective view of one example of a perimeter casing that can be placed around the perimeter of an electronic device. 
         FIG. 18  is a back perspective view of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17 . 
         FIG. 19  is a front perspective view of another example of a cooling mount of the present invention. 
         FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured by the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 21  is a back perspective view of an electronic device secured in the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 22  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured in the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 19  with the clamping mechanism being in an open position. 
         FIG. 23  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured in the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 19  with the clamping mechanism being in a closed position. 
         FIG. 24  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured in the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 19  with the locking mechanism being in a locked position. 
         FIG. 25  is another front perspective view of an electronic device secured in the perimeter casing of  FIG. 17  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 19 . 
         FIG. 26  is a front perspective view of another example of a perimeter casing that can be placed around the perimeter of an electronic device. 
         FIG. 27  is a back perspective view of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 28  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured by the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 29  is a back perspective view of an electronic device secured by the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 30  is a perspective cross sectional view taken along line A-A of  FIG. 28 . 
         FIG. 31  is a bottom side view of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 32  is a side view of the right side of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 33  is a top side view of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 34  is a side view of the left side of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26 . 
         FIG. 35  is a front perspective view of another example of a cooling mount of the present invention. 
         FIG. 36  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured by the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
         FIG. 37  is a front perspective view of an electronic device secured in the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 35  with the clamping mechanism being in an open position. 
         FIG. 38  is a front perspective view of the perimeter casing of  FIG. 26  being placed in the cooling mount of  FIG. 35  with the clamping mechanism being in a closed position and locking mechanism being in an unlocked position. 
         FIG. 39  is a close-up front perspective view of the clamping mechanism of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
         FIG. 40  is a close-up front perspective view of the guide rail of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
         FIG. 41  is a back perspective view of an example of a rotatable strap having a kickstand that is extended mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
         FIG. 42  is back perspective view of an example of the rotatable strap of  FIG. 41  mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35  where the kickstand is retracted. 
         FIG. 43  is a perspective view of a flip mount. 
         FIG. 44  is an exploded view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43 . 
         FIG. 45  is a back perspective view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43  mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
         FIG. 46  is an exploded view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43  being mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
         FIG. 47  is a front perspective view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43  mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 1-12 , the current invention relates to a cooling mount  100  for portable electronic devices  102  that will not only extend product life, but also prevent critical temperature shutdowns and general overheating of the devices  102 . As illustrated and explained further below, the cooling mount  100  of the present invention houses a portable electronic device  102  in a manner that allows for air flow across the rear of the device  102  to cool the electronic device during use. In one example implementation, fans, powered by internal and/or external power sources, may be used in the cooling mount to produce airflow across the back of the device. As further illustrated below, the cooling mount may include a mechanism for fastening the cooling mount to a person or object, may include an external power source for use as primary or back-up power supply and may also include a temperature probe for monitoring the temperature of the electronic device and/or air surrounding the device and initiating air flow when predetermined temperatures are detected. 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of one example of an implementation of a cooling mount  100  of the present invention as it appears engaged with a portable electronic device  102 , which in this example, is a tablet. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the cooling mount  100  includes a generally polygonal shaped housing  104  made of a general rigid material having a front face of the general shape of a portable electronic device  102 . Although the portable electronic device  102  in  FIG. 1  is a tablet, such as an iPAD, the present invention can be designed of varying sizes and shapes to engage other types and sizes of portable electronic devices  102 , such smart phones and personal computers. Further the cooling mount  100  may include adapters (not shown) for accommodating various types of the devices without modifying the overall design. 
     While  FIG. 1  shows the cooling mount  100  and portable electronic device  102  in a portrait orientation, the position of cooling mount  100  may easily be changed to a landscape orientation or other orientation, depending on the orientation of the electronic device. Further, although the housing  104  is illustrated as a rectangular polygonal shape, the cooling mount  100  is not so limited in shape and may be designed of any shaping having a front face for mounting the electronic device  102 . 
     The portable electronic device  102  is mounted on the front face of the cooling mount  100 . The front face of the cooling mount  100  includes a general raised perimeter  106  having a retaining device  108 ,  110  for receiving and retaining the portable electronic device  102  on the front face of the cooling mount  100 . For example, and as illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the device  102  may be retained along various points around its perimeter by raised  106 , channeled  108  or clipping  110  mechanisms that are positioned along the housing  104  sidewalls securing, hooking and/or clipping the device to the front of the cooling mount  100 . 
       FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  with the tablet  102  removed. As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the cooling mount  100  provides a user with the ability to lower the internal and external temperatures of the device  102  through a cooling unit  105 , which in this is example, is a series of fans  112  that blow across thermodynamically designed airflow paths  109  through ports  136 . In this example, the fans  112  are powered by an internal power source  114 , which in this example, are batteries within a battery housing. An electronic circuit board  116  may also be provided to further control the operation of the fans  112  and optionally provide external power to the fans  112  from an external power source (not shown). Optionally, and as further described below, the electronic circuit board  116  may be in communication with a temperature sensing device  160  for determining when to turn on and/or off the cooling unit  105  and control other functions and features of the mount  100  (e.g., power low light indicator). 
     As illustrated, in this example, the cooling mount  100  includes generally inwardly angled side walls  120  that converge toward a recessed compartment  118  for housing the cooling unit  105 , power supply (i.e. batteries) located within the battery housings  114  and circuit board  116 . To allow for cooling unit  105  in the cooling mount  100  to blow air across the airflow paths  109 , the portable electronic device  102 , when engaged with the cooling mount  100 , rests above the fans  112 , power supply (i.e. batteries) located within the battery housings  114  and circuit board  116 . Accordingly, the cooling unit  105  is positioned in the recessed compartment  118  at the rear of the cooling mount  100  to maintain a predetermined amount of air space between the back of the electronic device  102  and recessed compartment  118 . 
     By having the sides walls  120  angle downwardly and inward toward the recessed compartment  118 , the portable electronic device is maintain on the front face of the cooling mount  100 , resting against the perimeter edges of the side walls  102  and engaged by raised  106 , channeled  108  or clipping  110  mechanisms. Breaks in the sidewalls  120  and the raised  106 , channeled  108  or clipping  110  mechanisms allow the portable electronic device  102  to be slid easily into the cooling mount  100  and further permits access to such things as the external power port, on/off switch, microphone, speakers, volume controls and/or other buttons on the top and sides of portable electronic device. 
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  separated from the electronic device  102  and best illustrates the cooling unit  105  and component parts housed in the recessed compartment  118 . Shown from the front are the exposed fans  112 , battery housings  114  and circuit board  116 . When the portable electronic device  102  is removed, unhinged or unhooked from the invention, access to the internal power source (i.e. batteries) located within the battery housings  114  becomes readily available. This facilitates the quick and easy changing of batteries when power is low during operation.  FIG. 3  also illustrates an external power cord  122  that may be used to connect the mount  100  to an external power source, which as illustrated in connection with  FIG. 9  below, may be an external battery. Additionally,  FIG. 3  illustrates one example of a mounting mechanism  115  that may be connected to the back of the cooling mount  100 , as will be further described in connection with  FIG. 10  below, for mounting the cooling mount  100  to an object. In this example, the mounting mechanism  115  consists of a ball pivot mechanism  124 , a clamping device  126  into which the ball pivot fits and a nut adjustment assembly  128 . 
       FIG. 4  is a perspective elevation view of the bottom left side of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 4  illustrates an external power connection port  130  in the cooling mount housing  104  which may be connected to an external power source in lieu of battery power and a power switch  132  and that provides a means for selecting power input source (either internal or external, e.g., USB or internal batteries). External power can be applied to the invention, for example, through a USB or micro USB connector  122  (i.e., power switch-over is initiated by a slide switch). Extended shrouding can protect the micro USB power connector. 
       FIG. 4  further shows a battery indicator light  134  that in a specific implementation emits a green light if the internal batteries are in a high power condition, a yellow light if the batteries are in a low power condition and a red color if the batteries need to be replaced. However, in other implementations, the indicator can emit any color or wavelength of visible light as desired.  FIG. 4  also illustrates a battery test button  180  for the invention that if pushed allows a user to test the strength of the internal batteries. While these components are illustrated as positioned on the bottom left side of the cooling mount  100 , those skilled in the art will recognize that these features may be located at various locations along the mount  100 . 
       FIG. 5  is a close-up top perspective view the bottom right corner of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  showing the circuit board  116 , the recessed compartment  118  and the side walls  120  and raised  106  and channeled  108  mechanism within or upon which the portable electronic device  102  rests. 
       FIG. 6  is a rear perspective view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  illustrating the ventilation holes  138  for the fans  112  and one example of a mounting mechanism  115  attached to the cooling mount  100 .  FIG. 6  best illustrates the recessed compartment  118  of the portable cooling mount  100  which houses the fans  112 , battery housings  114  and circuit board  116  outward and away from the back of the electronic device  102 . As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , the recessed compartment  118  includes angled panels for mounting the fans  112  at an inward angle to blow across the cooling mount  100  and the back of the electronic device  100 .  FIG. 6  illustrates the opposing and angled nature of the series of fans  112  directing air flow across the back of the portable electronic device  102  when inserted into the cooling mount  100 . The air from the fans  112  is vented out of holes or ports  136  on the backing of the cooling mount. The ports  136 , as illustrated may be positioned on an angled panel opposing the panel for mounting the fans  112 . Also illustrated in  FIG. 6  is one example of a mounting mechanism  115  for the invention, which in this case is a mounting plate  140  that is affixed to the back of the housing  104  of the cooling mount  100  by fasteners  144   a  through holes  146  in the mounting plate  140 . 
       FIG. 7  is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  showing one example of a mounting mechanism  115  that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount  100 . While various mounting mechanisms  115  may be used to mount the cooling mount  100 , in this example, the mounting mechanism  115  is a leg strap  148  for mounting the cool mount  100  to a user&#39;s leg. The mounting mechanism  115  includes a mounting plate  140 , a leg strap  148  that passes through slots  142  in the mounting plate  140  and fasteners  144   a  and  144   b  that pass through holes  146  in the plate  140  for mounting the plate  140  to corresponding holes  150  on the back of the cooling mount  100 . The strap  148  may be, for example, an adjustable strap for attaching the cooling mount  100  and portable electronic device  102  directly to a part of the user, such as the user&#39;s leg, or, alternative, a large and stable object. The strap  148  may be adjustable and secured by means of Velcro or other fastening device to adjust the position and size of the strap  148  around the object to which it is mounted. 
       FIG. 8  shows the mounting mechanism  115  of  FIG. 7  affixed to the back of the housing  104  of the cooling mount  100 . In operation, as explained above, the strap  148  attaches the cooling mount  100  and portable electronic device  102  directly to the user (i.e., the user&#39;s leg) or to another object. 
       FIG. 9  is a perspective elevation view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  showing an example of an external power supply  152  mounted onto the leg strap  148  of a mounting mechanism  115 . Optionally, an external power source, such as battery pack  152 , may be utilized to power the cooling mount  100  or, alternative, provide external power for the portable electronic device  102 . In this example, the mounting mechanisms  115  for mounting the cooling mount  100  may include an additional feature for holding and supporting an external power supply  152 . The external power device may also be mounted onto the back of the portable tablet cooling device (not shown) or at another location on the mounting mechanism  115 , such as the mounting plate  140 . In use, the internal power source, such as the batteries pack, may also be charged periodically through the power port using an external power supply or the back-up battery pack. 
       FIG. 10  is a rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  showing another example of a mounting mechanism  115  that may be attached to the back of the cooling mount  100 . In this example, the mounting mechanism  115  includes a ball pivot mechanism  124 , which can be affixed to the back of the cooling mount housing  104  using fasteners  144   a  and  144   b  that pass through holes  154  in the ball joint assembly  124  that engage holes  150  on the back of the housing  104 . The ball joint may then snap into a clamping device  126  with a nut adjustment assembly  128  that permits the user to clamp the cooling mount  100  and engaged portable electronic device  102  onto an object within the cabin, cockpit or immediate area surrounding the user (e.g., dashboard) operating a land, air or water vehicle positioned within the reach or vicinity of the user. The ball joint  124  permits the cooling mount  100  and device  102  to be repositioned easily by allowing for a pivotal mount. 
       FIG. 11  shows the mounting mechanism of  FIG. 10 , mounted on the rear of the cooling mount housing  104  with fasteners  144   a,  with its ball joint snapped into the clamping device  126 . In this example, the ball joint assembly  140  is mounting to the mounting plate  140  rather than directly to the back of the cooling mount  100 . In this manner, the ball joint assembly  140  can be removed to provide access to the leg mount device without requiring the mounting plate of the leg mount to be secured to the cooling mount  100 , facilitating easier interchangeability between mounts. 
       FIG. 12  is rear perspective exploded view of the cooling mount of  FIG. 1  having a temperature sensing device  160  for measuring the temperature of the portable electronic device  102  engaged by the cooling mount  100 . In this example, a temperature sensing device  160  includes a probe  158  that may be positioned on the back of the portable electronic device  102  for monitoring the temperature of the portable electronic device  102 . The temperature sensor or probe  158  may be in electronic communication with cooling unit  105  and may control the operation of the cooling unit  105  based upon measure temperatures of the electronic device  102  and/or the ambient air surrounding the device  102 . Controls may trigger the operation of the cooling unit  105  from an on to an off state depending upon the detected temperatures. Optionally, an in other implementations, applications on the electronic device  102  may be also be able to measure the internal and/or external temperature of the device  102  and communicate such temperature information to the cooling mount  100 . 
       FIG. 13  is a top view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 1  positioned in a perimeter mount  1302  for adding additional functionality to the cooling mount  100 . The perimeter mount  1302  may be a flex-frame that hooks directly to the cooling mount  100  to provide multiple mounting or attachment points for additional supports and/or electronic devices, including, but not limited to, point of sale systems, hand straps, sash straps and external battery packs. For example,  FIG. 13  shows external devices such as a point of sale system  1304  that can be used to swipe credit cards, debit cards or any other forms of payment when making a sale, and an external battery pack  1306  for providing additional power to either the cooling mount  100  and/or to an electronic device mounted on the cooling mount. 
     While  FIG. 13  shows the point of sale system  1304  and external battery pack  1306  on specific perimeter sides of the perimeter mount  1302 , it should be understood that additional supports or external devices may be located on any side of the perimeter mount  1302 . Additionally, additional supports and/or external devices may be attached to the perimeter mount in a variety of different ways, including but not limited to, screws, hooks, bolts, glue, tape and Velcro. For example, as shown in  FIG. 13 , point of sale system  1304  may be attached to perimeter mount  1302  using Velcro while external battery pack  1306  may be attached to perimeter mount  1302  through the use of hooks or screws that go in openings or slots  1402  (shown in  FIG. 14 ) that may be located on the side of perimeter mount  1302 . 
       FIG. 13  further illustrates a lanyard  1308  attached to perimeter mount  1302 . Lanyard  1308  may be attached to a shoulder strap (not shown) using a clip, carabiner, or any other attachment mechanism such that the perimeter mount can be supported by the shoulder of the user. The shoulder strap may comprise of any material known in the art and can be adjustable. In use, for example, a server standing outside, such as in a drive through restaurant, may be able to take someone&#39;s order using the cooling mount  100  and perimeter mount  1302 . The user can carry or support the perimeter mount  1302  over the shoulder using a shoulder strap and then hold the mount  1302  using the hand strap device  1502  in either the horizontal and/or vertical position to access the electronic device positioned on the perimeter mount  1302  for taking a food order. The point of sale system  1304  attached to the perimeter mount  1302  may then be used to swipe a customer&#39;s credit card once the order is place. The perimeter mount  1302  and cooling mount  100  will prevent electronic devices such as iPads from overheating and may allow for the full processing of any purchasing order, including taking credit card, debit card or other payments. 
       FIG. 14A  is a top view of the cooling mount  100  of  FIG. 13  removed from the perimeter mount  1302 . As shown in  FIG. 14A , the back of the perimeter mount  1302  may have a mounting plate  1404 . The mounting plate  1404  may include holes  1406  for securing or bolting to the cooling mount  100  and/or additional devices, like hand straps and point of sale systems. Further, the mounting plate  1404  can include attachments for cable management. Additional items that can be secured to the mounting plate  1404 , may include, but not be limited to, sun shades. 
       FIG. 14A  also illustrates attachment slots  1402  for attaching elongated sides  1602  (shown in  FIG. 16 ) and/or additional electronic devices  102  to the perimeter mount  1302  that may operate in conjunction with the electronic device held by the cooling mount  100 , such as point of sale devices  1304  and/or external battery packs  1306 . Attachment slots  1402  may be located on any side of perimeter mount  1302 .  FIG. 14B  illustrates a front perspective view of perimeter mount  1302 . In particular,  FIG. 14B  shows attachment slots  1402  located on the longer side of perimeter mount  1302 . 
       FIG. 15  is a back perspective view of perimeter mount  1302  illustrating the attachment of a hand strap device  1502  to the mounting plate  1404 . The hand strap device  1502  may include a rotatable disc  1504  and strap  1506 . The rotatable disc  1504  may be capable of rotating 360 degrees along its central axis. Thus, the hand strap device  1502 , when mounted to the mounting plate  1404  of perimeter mount  1302  may be capable of rotating the perimeter mount  1302  along its central axis such that the electronic device  102  that is located within the perimeter mount  1302  may be oriented in either a landscape or portrait position while the user&#39;s hand is in the hand strap device  1502 . 
       FIG. 16  is another back perspective view of perimeter mount  1302  illustrating the perimeter mount having elongated sides  1602  for the attachment of additional external devices such as external battery pack  1306 , point-of-sale devices  1304  or any other associated electronics. The external battery pack  1306  may have a USB port  1604  or any other port that provides power to either the cooling mount  100  and/or electronic device  102 . The elongated side  1602  may be made of plastic or any other rigid material. The elongated side  1602  may also serve as a dual purpose, one which is to provide attachment means to an external device but also to act as a stand for perimeter mount  1302 . It should be understood that elongated sides  1602  may be located on one or more perimeter sides of the perimeter mount  1302 . For example,  FIG. 15  illustrates elongated sides  1602  located on two perimeter sides of the perimeter mount  1302 . 
       FIG. 17  illustrates a front perspective view of one example of a perimeter casing  1700  that can be placed around the perimeter of an electronic device  2002  ( FIG. 20 ). As illustrated in  FIG. 17 , a perimeter casing  1700 , such as a silicon perimeter or sleeve, may be designed for placement around the perimeter and/or edges of the electronic device  2002 . The perimeter casing  1700  may protect the electronic device  2002  from damage. 
     While  FIG. 17  shows the perimeter casing  1700  having a central opening  1702  for exposing both the front and back of electronic device  2002 , in another example, the perimeter casing  1700  may include a screen protector (not shown) for protecting the screen on the front of the electronic device  2002  to protect the screen from cracking or shattering, or protecting the screen from direct sunlight. The longer sides  1704 ,  1706  of the perimeter casing  1700  may also include a grooved or indented area for engaging and securing to cooling mount  1900  (shown in  FIG. 19 ). As will be discussed further below, another purpose of the perimeter casing  1700  is to allow cooling mount  1900  to accommodate various sizes or models of electronic devices including but not limited to tablets such as iPADs, iPAD Airs and iPAD minis, by altering the thickness of the perimeter casing  1700 . 
       FIG. 18  illustrates a back perspective view of perimeter casing  1700  of  FIG. 17 . As illustrated in  FIG. 18 , perimeter casing  1700  is open in the back and is only placed around the perimeter of electronic device  2002 . This allows the back of the electronic device  2002  to be cooled by the cooling mount  1900  when the electronic device is placed within the cooling mount  1900 . Although the cooling mount  1900  is designed to cool, the mount  1900  can also be used in general, to regulate the temperature of the electronic device  2002 . For example, in colder climates or environments, heat elements or heat packs (not shown) could also be included behind the electronic device  2002  in the mount  1900 . These heating elements can be useful to prevent the electronic device from freezing when used in colder environments and maximizing the operational performance of the electronic device. As the back of electronic device  2002  is still exposed when protected by the perimeter casing  1700 , the electronic device  2002  may be cooled or heated by the mount  1900  as needed depending on the surrounding climate or environment. The cooling mount  1900  may also be referred to as a temperature regulating mount when the mount can be used either to cool, heat and/or to cool or heat an electronic device  2002 . The cooling or heating unit positioned in the mount  1900 , as described herein, may be referred to as a temperature control unit. 
     As stated above, the size of the perimeter casing  1700  may vary depending upon the size of the electronic device  2002 . In particular, while the outer dimensions of the perimeter casing  1700  may remain the same, the size of the inner dimensions or central opening  1702  of the perimeter casing may vary depending on the size of the electronic device that is intended to be used. For example, if an electronic device is smaller (such as an IPad mini), the opening  1702  of the perimeter casing  1700  may be sized to also be smaller to accommodate the smaller electronic device such that the perimeter casing  1700  fits securely around the smaller electronic device. Additionally, the thickness of the perimeter casing  1700  may also vary to accommodate various thickness sizes of electronic devices. Having the central opening  1702  of the perimeter casing  1700  to be of any size, the cooling mount  1900  can act to fit any number of different sized electronic devices by using perimeter casings  1700  that are sized to both fit in the mount  1900  and around any given type of electronic device  2002  to allow the cooling mount  1900  to be a universal mount. In this manner, the mount  1900  may come with different sized perimeter casings  1700  for different types and sizes of electronic devices  2002 . While the height of the perimeter casing (distance from side  1704  to  1706 ) may remain the same, in some examples, the length of the longer sides  1704 ,  1706  of the perimeter casing  1700  may be varied to accommodate various different sized electronic devices, without impact its fit within the mount  1900 . 
       FIG. 19  is a front perspective view of another example of a cooling mount  1900  of the present invention. As shown in  FIG. 19 , to mount the electronic device  2002  with perimeter casing  1700  in the cooling mount  1900 , the cooling mount  1900  may be designed to hold the electronic device  2002  in place at opposing sides  1704 ,  1706  of casing  1700 . As seen in  FIG. 19 , the mount  1900 , on the bottom or side edge, may include a guide rail  1902  in which one side edge  1704  or  1706  of casing  1700  can be positioned. On the opposing side of cooling mount  1900  is a clamping mechanism  1904  that can move from an open to a closed positioned and then be locked in place by locking mechanism  1906  to secure electronic device  2002  in cooling mount  1900 . It should be noted that all features and functions incorporated or that may be incorporated in cooling mount  100  may also be incorporated in cooling mount  1900 . 
     In the illustrated example, the clamping mechanism  1904  is moveable and pivots from an open position ( FIG. 22 ) to a closed positioned ( FIG. 23 ). In the closed position, the clamping mechanism  1904  engages the electronic device  2002  such that electronic device  2002  is maintained between the guide rail  1902  and the clamping mechanism  1904  in the cooling mount  1900 . The clamping mechanism  1904  is then locked into place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism  1906 . 
       FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of an electronic device  2002  secured by perimeter casing  1700  being placed in the cooling mount  1900  of  FIG. 19 . As illustrated in  FIG. 20 , in operation, side  1704  of perimeter casing  1700  may be first placed in the guide rail  1902  along the bottom or side opposing the clamping mechanism  1904 . When placing the electronic device  2002  in the guide rail  1902 , the clamping mechanism  1904  is in the open position. While  FIG. 19  shows side  1704  of the perimeter casing  1700  engaging with guide rail  1902 , it should be understood that perimeter casing  1700  may be mounted to cooling mount  1900  such that side  1706  of the perimeter casing  1700  is engaged with guide rail  1902 . 
       FIG. 21  is a back perspective view of an electronic device being placed in the cooling mount  1900  of  FIG. 19 .  FIG. 21  best illustrates that the back of the electronic device  2002  remains exposed to allow the temperature of the electronic device  2002  to be better controlled by the mount  1900 . 
       FIG. 22  is a front perspective view of electronic device  2002  being placed in the cooling mount  1900  such that the guide rail  1902  engages with the grooved or indented area of side  1704  of perimeter casing  1700 . The guide rail  1902  may include a lip that comes over the top side of the electronic device  2002  to contact both the side and top edge of the electronic device  2002  to maintain it in place. As illustrated in  FIG. 22 , the clamping mechanism  1904  is in an open position. In this example, the clamping mechanism  1904  can pivot between an open position and a closed position. The clamping mechanism  1904  in the open position may be angled away from cooling mount  1900  at, for example, a 45-90 degree angle, or more, to receive the perimeter casing  1700  and electronic device  2002 . 
       FIG. 23  is a front perspective view of an electronic device  2002  being placed in the cooling mount  1900  of  FIG. 29  with the clamping mechanism  1904  in a closed position. When in the closed position, the clamping mechanism  1904  is positioned against the electronic device  2002  such that the clamping mechanism  1904  fits within the grooves of side  1706  of perimeter casing  1700 . In this example, the clamping mechanism  1904  may be generally parallel to the side  1706  of the perimeter casing  1700  to engage the side of the electronic device  2002 . The clamping mechanism  1904  may include a lip that comes over the top side of the electronic device  2002  to contact both the side and top edge of the electronic device  2002  to maintain it in place. 
       FIG. 24  is a front perspective view of an electronic device  1702  being placed in the cooling mount  1900  of  FIG. 19  with the locking mechanism  1906  in a locked position. To lock the clamping mechanism  1904  in a closed position, the locking mechanism  1906  may pivot between a closed and open state and may be pivoted over the clamping mechanism  1904  to lock and prevent clamping mechanism  1904  from opening. 
       FIG. 25  is another front perspective view of an electronic device  2002  being held in the cooling mount  1900  of  FIG. 19  with the clamping mechanism  1904  in a closed position and locked by locking mechanism  1906 . As illustrated in  FIG. 25 , openings  2502  or attachment points may be located on the cooling mount  1900  for attaching additional accessories (e.g. point of sale devices or battery packs) as illustrated and described above to the sides of cooling mount  1900 . 
       FIG. 26  illustrates a front perspective view of another example of a perimeter casing  2600  that can be placed around the perimeter of an electronic device  2802  (shown in  FIG. 28 ). It should be noted that all features and functions incorporated or that may be incorporated in perimeter casing  1700  may also be incorporated in perimeter casing  2600 . As illustrated in  FIG. 26 , perimeter casing  2600 , which can be made from any elastomer material such as silicon (to provide both rigidness and flexibility), may be designed such that it can be placed around the perimeter and/or edges of the electronic device  2802  and may protect the electronic device  2802  from damage. Additionally, the longer sides  2604 ,  2606  of perimeter casing  2600  may also include a grooved or indented area for engaging and securing to cooling mount  3500  (shown in  FIG. 35 ). 
     Unlike perimeter casing  1700 , perimeter casing  2600  may include a web configuration  2602  on the back of the casing  2600  that includes openings or holes to protect the back of electronic device  2802  and provide further stability to electronic device  2802 . The openings or holes in the web configuration allows the back of electronic device  2802  to be cooled by cooling mount  3500  ( FIG. 35 ). Although the mount  3500  is designed to cool, the mount  3500  can also be used in general, to regulate the temperature of the electronic device  2802 . For example, in colder climates or environments, heat elements or heat packs (not shown) could also be included behind the electronic device  2802  in the mount  3500 . These heating elements can be useful to prevent the electronic device from freezing when used in colder environments and maximizing the operational performance of the electronic device. As the back of electronic device  2802  is still exposed through the web configuration  2602  when protected by perimeter casing  2600 , electronic device  2802  may be cooled and/or heated by cooling mount  3500  as needed depending on the surrounding climate or environment. 
     As stated above for perimeter casing  1700 , the size of perimeter casing  2600  may vary depending upon the size of the electronic device  2802 . In particular, while the outer dimensions of the sides of perimeter casing  2600  may remain the same, the size of the inner dimensions of the sides of the perimeter casing may vary depending on the size of the electronic device that is intended to be used. For example, if an electronic device is smaller (such as an IPad mini), the inner dimensions of the sides of the perimeter casing  2600  may be sized smaller to accommodate the smaller electronic device such that the perimeter casing  2600  fits securely around the smaller electronic device. Additionally, the thickness of the sides of perimeter casing  2600  may also vary to accommodate various thickness sizes of electronic devices. Having the inner dimensions of the sides of perimeter casing  2600  to be of any size, the cooling mount  3500  can act to fit any number of different sized electronic devices by using perimeter casings  2600  that are sized to both fit in the mount  3500  and around any given type of electronic device  2802  to allow the cooling mount  3500  to be a universal mount. In this manner, the mount  3500  may come with different sized perimeter casings  2600  for different types and sizes of electronic devices  2802 . While the height of the perimeter casing may remain the same (measured from side  2604  to  2606 ), in some examples, the length of the longer sides  2604 ,  2606  of perimeter casing  2600  may be varied to accommodate various different sized electronic devices without varying the thickness of the perimeter walls of the casing. 
       FIG. 27  illustrates a back perspective view of perimeter casing  2600  of  FIG. 26 . As stated above, web configuration  2602 . While perimeter casing  2600  illustrates a particular web configuration design  2602 , any web configuration design can be utilized having different sizes/shapes of holes or openings. For example, web configuration  2602  may be configured such that the amount of holes corresponds to the number of fans located in cooling mount  3500  and/or the holes are located in the same location as the fans on the cooling mount  3500  when the electronic device  2802  is mounted within the cooling mount to allow airflow from the fans to directly contact the back of electronic device  2802  for sufficiently regulating the temperature of the electronic device  2802  (as shown in  FIG. 40 ). 
       FIG. 28  illustrates a front perspective view of the front of perimeter casing  2600  when electronic device  2802  is placed within and secured by perimeter casing  2600 . As shown in  FIG. 28 , the screen of electronic device  2802  is fully exposed when electronic device is encased by perimeter casing  2600 . In another example, perimeter casing  2600  may also include a screen protector (not shown) for protecting the screen on the front of electronic device  2802  to protect the screen from cracking or shattering, or protecting the screen from direct sunlight. 
       FIG. 29  illustrates a back perspective view of perimeter casing  2600  when electronic device  2802  is placed within and secured by perimeter casing  2600 . A shown in  FIG. 29 , web configuration  2602  on the back of the casing  2600  may include openings or holes to allow the back of electronic device  2802  exposed such that when electronic device  2802  is mounted in cooling mount  3500  (as shown in  FIGS. 36 and 37 ), cooling mount  3500  can more efficiently regulate the temperature of electronic device  2802 . While the case may have an open back, it may be desired to provide a webbed or semi-open back to provide rigidity to the casing  2600  and further protect the electronic device  2802 . 
       FIG. 30  is a perspective cross-sectional view of electronic device  2802  when placed within and secured by perimeter casing  2600  taken along line A-A of  FIG. 28 . As shown in  FIG. 30 , perimeter casing has side walls  3002  for engaging the sides of electronic device  2802 . The side walls  3002  of perimeter casing  2600  may have elasticity to confine the electronic device  2802  so that electronic device  2802  is secured in the casing  2600 . The thickness of side walls  3002  can be varied to be thicker or thinner to accommodate different sized electronic devices  2802 . For example, without changing the perimeter dimension of the casing  2600 , a large electronic device  2802  can fit within a casing  2600  having thinner walls  3200  than a casing with thicker walls  3200 , which will accommodate a smaller electronic device  2802 . In this manner, a temperature regulating mount can operate as a universal mount for all sized electronic devices. The temperature regulating mount will sized to accommodate the largest tablet and the thickness of the perimeter casings will vary (at least on two opposing sides) to allow for any sized portable electronic device to be held within the temperature regulating mount. 
       FIGS. 31-34  illustrate side views of each side of perimeter casing  2600  with electronic device  2802  secured in casing  2600 .  FIGS. 31-34  all show perimeter casing  2600  facing upwards such that the front of perimeter casing  2600  is on the top and back of perimeter casing  2600  is on the bottom. 
     In particular,  FIG. 31  illustrates the bottom side of perimeter casing  2600 ,  FIG. 32  illustrates a side view of the right side  2606  of perimeter casing  2600 ,  FIG. 33  illustrates a side view of the top side of perimeter casing  2600 , and  FIG. 34  illustrates a side view of the left side  2604  of perimeter casing  2600 . As shown in FIG.&#39;s  31 - 34 , the sides of perimeter casing  2600  may include holes located at specific areas to correspond with various ports (e.g. charging port  3102  and auxiliary port  3302 ) (i.e., port holes) speaker  3104  and buttons (e.g. volume buttons  3202 , power button  3304 ) located on electronic device  2802 . It should be understood that perimeter casing  2600  may incorporate any hole in any location to correspond with any function or feature located on an electronic device, regardless of the model or size of the electronic device. 
       FIG. 35  is a front perspective view of another example of an implementation of a cooling mount  3500  of the present invention. As shown in  FIG. 35 , to mount electronic device  2802  with perimeter casing  2600  in cooling mount  3500 , cooling mount  3500  may be designed to hold electronic device  2802  in place at opposing sides  2604 ,  2606  of casing  2600 . As shown in  FIG. 35 , the mount  3500  may include a guide rail  3502  in which side  2604  of casing  2600  can be positioned. On the opposing side of cooling mount  3500  is a clamping mechanism  3504  that can move from an open position to a closed positioned after engaging with side  2606  and then be locked in place by locking mechanism  3506  to secure electronic device  2802  in cooling mount  3500 . Also shown in  FIG. 35 , are the different lengths of guide rail  3502  and clamping mechanism  3504  for corresponding to the different lengths of the elongated grooved areas on sides  2604  and  2606 . The purpose of having these different lengths is to ensure that perimeter casing  2600  can only be mounted to cooling mount  3500  in one orientation such that guide rail  3502  can only engage with side  2604  and clamping mechanism  3504  can only engage with side  2606 . The purpose of having the perimeter casing  2600  capable of being mounted in the cooling mount  3500  in only one orientation is to maximize the cooling efficiency of the cooling mount  3500  as will be discussed in further detail below in connection with  FIG. 39 . 
     It should also be noted that all features and functions incorporated or that may be incorporated in cooling mount  100  and/or  1900  may also be incorporated in cooling mount  3500 . For example, any features such as the temperature sensor or probe  158  shown and described herein with respect to cooling mount  100  and  1900 , including any external attachments such as various mounts described above, may be incorporated in cooling mount  3500 . Additionally, cooling mount  3500  may also incorporate a mechanism, button, or sensor (not shown) that automatically turns the fans of cooling mount  3500  “on” when an electronic device or protective casing  2600  is mounted or secured within the cooling mount  3500 . This automatic “turn on” mechanism may also be incorporated in cooling mount  100  and/or  1900 . 
     In the illustrated example, the clamping mechanism  3504  is moveable and pivots from an open position ( FIG. 37 ) to a closed positioned ( FIG. 38 ). In the closed position, the clamping mechanism  3504  engages perimeter casing  2600  (in which an electronic device may be held within) such that electronic device  2802  is maintained between guide rail  3502  and clamping mechanism  3504  in cooling mount  3500 . The clamping mechanism  3504  is then locked into place by a movable or pivotable locking mechanism  3506 . 
       FIG. 36  is a front perspective view of an electronic device  2802  secured by perimeter casing  2600  being placed in cooling mount  3500  of  FIG. 35 . As illustrated in  FIG. 36 , in operation, side  2604  of perimeter casing  2600  may be first placed in the guide rail  3502  along the bottom or side opposing the clamping mechanism  3504 . When placing the electronic device  2802  in the guide rail  3502 , the clamping mechanism  3504  is in the open position. 
       FIG. 37  is a front perspective view of electronic device  2802  being placed in the cooling mount  3500  such that the guide rail  3502  engages with the grooved or indented area of side  2604  of perimeter casing  2600 . The guide rail  3502  may include a lip that comes over the top side  2604  of perimeter casing  2600  to maintain it in place. As illustrated in  FIG. 37 , the clamping mechanism  3504  is in an open position. In this example, the clamping mechanism  3504  can pivot between an open position and a closed position. The clamping mechanism  3504  in the open position may be angled away from cooling mount  3500  at, for example, a 45-90 degree angle, or more, to receive the perimeter casing  2600  and electronic device  2802 . 
       FIG. 38  is a front perspective view of an electronic device  2802  being placed in the cooling mount  3500  of  FIG. 35  with the clamping mechanism  3504  in a closed position. When in the closed position, the clamping mechanism  3504  is positioned against the electronic device  2802  such that the clamping mechanism  3504  fits within the grooves of side  2606  of perimeter casing  2600 . In this example, the clamping mechanism  3504  may be generally parallel to the side  2606  of the perimeter casing  2600  to engage the side of the electronic device  2802 . The clamping mechanism  3504  may include a lip that comes over the top side  2606  of perimeter casing  2600  to maintain it in place. To lock the clamping mechanism  3504  in a closed position, the locking mechanism  3506  may pivot between a closed and open state and may be pivoted over the clamping mechanism  3504  (as show in  FIG. 35 ) to lock and prevent clamping mechanism  3504  from opening. 
       FIG. 39  illustrates a close-up front perspective view of clamping mechanism  3504  when engaging with side  2606  of perimeter casing  2600 . As shown in  FIG. 39 , clamping mechanism may include a lip that comes over the top of side  2606  of perimeter casing  2600  to maintain the perimeter casing  2600  in place.  FIG. 39  also shows side  2606  having a raised tab  3902  that engages with corresponding groove  3904  of the clamping mechanism  3504 . 
     Unlike side  2606 , side  2604  (as shown in  FIG. 40 ) has two raised tabs  4002  for engaging with corresponding grooves on guide rail  3502 . The purpose of having different number of raised tabs on sides  2604  and  2606  is to ensure that perimeter casing  2600  (and the electronic device  2802  encased within the perimeter casing  2600 ) can only be mounted in cooling mount  3500  in a specific orientation where side  2604  may only engage with guide rail  3502  and side  2606  may only engage with clamping mechanism  3504 . Electronic devices such as tablets tend to have uneven heat distribution across the back surface. In other words, some areas on the back of electronic devices tend to get hotter than others. Therefore, to maximize cooling efficiency and/or temperature regulation of the electronic device  2802  when electronic device  2802  is mounted in cooling mount  3500 , it is important to have the fans  4004  in cooling mount  3500  located closer to the areas in the back of electronic device  2802  that tends to get the hottest. Given that fans  4004  are located closer to guide rail  3502  (as shown in  FIG. 40 ) than to clamping mechanism  3504 , the purpose of having different number of raised tabs  3902 ,  4002  on sides  2604  and  2606  is to make sure that the hottest areas on the back of electronic device  2802  is located near the fans  4004  when electronic device  2802  is encased in perimeter casing  2600  and mounted in cooling mount  3500 . It should also be noted that any shape, size, or number of raised tabs may be incorporated in perimeter casing  2600  and cooling mount  3500  such that perimeter casing  2600  can only be mounted in cooling mount  3500  in one orientation. Additionally, visual indicators such as matching colors or marks may also be incorporated to aid a user in mounting the perimeter casing  2600  in the cooling mount  3500  in one orientation. 
       FIG. 40  illustrates a close-up front perspective view of guide rail  3502  when engaging with side  2604  of perimeter casing  2600 . As shown in  FIG. 40 , guide rail  3502  may also include a lip that comes over the top of side  2604  of perimeter casing  2600  to maintain the perimeter casing  2600  in place and a groove for engaging with raised tabs  4002 . Also shown in  FIG. 40  are holes in the web configuration  2602  located in the same location as the fans  4004  on the cooling mount  3500  when the perimeter casing  2600  is mounted within the cooling mount  3500  to allow airflow from the fans  4004  to directly contact the back of electronic device  2802  for sufficiently regulating the temperature of the electronic device  2802 . 
       FIG. 41  illustrates a back perspective view of cooling mount  3500  with rotatable strap  4102  having a kickstand  4104  where the kickstand  4104  is extended. As shown in  FIG. 41 , a rotatable strap  4102  may be mounted to the back of cooling mount  3500 . Rotatable strap  4102  may have the same functionality as rotatable strap  1502  (shown in  FIG. 15 ). However, rotatable strap  4102  may also include a kickstand  4104  that rotates with rotatable strap  4102 . Kickstand  4104  is also capable of holding cooling mount  3500  at an angle when in the extended position (as shown in  FIG. 41 ). 
       FIG. 42  illustrates a back perspective view of cooling mount  3500  with rotatable strap  4102  having a kickstand  4104  where the kickstand  4104  is retracted. 
       FIG. 43  is a perspective view of a flip mount  4300 . Flip mount  4300  may comprise of a mounting plate  4302 , a side plates  4304 ,  4306 , and rod  4308 . Side plate  4304  may connect to one end of the mounting plate  4302  while side plate  4306  may connect to an opposing end of mounting plate  4302 . Similarly, side plate  4304  may connect to one end of rod  4308  while side plate  4306  may connect to an opposing end of rod  4308 . Side plate  4306  may also be molded to an extended arm  4314  having an end plate  4316  in which point of sale systems can be used thereon (as shown in  FIGS. 46 and 47 ). The mounting plate may also have holes in which screws  4310  are inserted for mounting to the back of cooling mount  3500  as shown in  FIG. 45 . The opposing ends of flip rod  4308  may also have rubber rings  4312  for providing grip and for allowing the flip mount to flip from one side to another side when flip mount  4300  is mounted to the back of cooling mount  3500 . 
     In the illustrated example, the side plates  4304  and  4306  may be shaped general like a pentagon or a plate having a square base with a triangular element positioned on top, such that side plates  4304  and  4306  pivot on the point of the pentagon or triangular top element and rests on opposing angled sides when being flip from one direction to the other. In operation, the mount  3500  is flipped over the top to present in opposing front and back directions by pivoting on the point of the side plates  4304  and  4036  and then resting on the sides of the cooling mount  3500  and the opposing angled sides of the side plates  4304  and  4036 . Those skilled in the art will recognize that it is not necessary to shape the sides plates  4304  and  4036  as shown or rest the mount  3500  on the opposing sides of the plate  4304  and  4036 . 
       FIG. 44  is an exploded view of flip mount  4300 . In particular,  FIG. 44  shows how the connection is made between side plates  4304 ,  4306  and mounting plate  4302 . In particular, the opposing ends of mounting plate  4302  may be inserted into slots  4406  located on side plates  4304 ,  4306  and then secured by screws  4402 . Additionally,  FIG. 44  shows how the connection is made between side plates  4304 ,  4306  and rod  4308 . In particular, the opposing ends of rod  4308  may be inserted into holes  4408  located on side plates  4304 ,  4306  and then secured by screws  4404 . 
       FIG. 45  is a back perspective view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43  mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . In particular, flip mount  4300  acts as a stand for cooling mount  3500 . As shown in  FIG. 45 , a point of sale system  4502  may be attached to plate  4316  of arm  4314 . The point of sale system  4502  may be attached to plate  4316  by any mechanism known in the art including but not limited to Velcro. Cooling mount  3500  may be supported in an upright position by flip mount  4300  such that the guide rail side  3502  of the cooling mount  3500  contacts the ground. Alternatively, flip mount  3500  allows cooling mount  3500  to be flipped such that the clamping mechanism side  3504  of the cooling mount  3500  contacts the ground (as shown in  FIG. 47 ). This flipping feature allows greater efficiency and convenience for sales transactions to be made. For example, in operation, a cashier can quickly flip the cooling mount toward a customer so that the customer can make a credit card payment on the point of sale system and then quickly flip the cooling mount back to the cashier to complete the transaction. 
       FIG. 46  is an exploded view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43  being mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . It should also be noted that flip mount  4300  may also be mounted to the back of cooling mounts  100  and  1900 . 
       FIG. 47  is a front perspective view of the flip mount of  FIG. 43  mounted to the back of the cooling mount of  FIG. 35 . As shown on  FIG. 47 , the point of sale system  4502  may comprise of a keypad, display and credit card slot. However, any point of sale system known in the art may be utilized. 
     Other features may also be optionally implemented into the cooling mounts described herein, without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, other cooling units or mechanism for cooling the portable electronic device, such as induction cooling, may be used in addition to or in lieu of fans. Depending upon the type of cooling unit, contact may be desired between the electronic device and the cooling unit  105 . Further, the cooling mounts may include WiFi access, Bluetooth and other hardware and software to facilitate communications between the cooling mounts and the portable electronic devices and the and an internal or external network. Bluetooth, WiFi, radio and or other wired or wireless communications may be established between the portable electronic devices and cooling mounts to increase functionality by placing the cooling mounts in signal communication with the portable electronic devices. For example, speakers or other accessories may be included in the cooling mounts that are accessible through communication between the portable electronic devices and cooling mounts. 
     It will be understood that the term “in signal communication” as used herein means that two or more systems, devices, components, modules, or sub-modules are capable of communicating with each other via signals that travel over some type of signal path. The signals may be communication, power, data, or energy signals, which may communicate information, power, or energy from a first system, device, component, module, or sub-module to a second system, device, component, module, or sub-module along a signal path between the first and second system, device, component, module, or sub-module. The signal paths may include physical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrochemical, optical, wired, or wireless connections. The signal paths may also include additional systems, devices, components, modules, or sub-modules between the first and second system, device, component, module, or sub-module. 
     More generally, terms such as “communicate” and “in . . . communication with” (for example, a first component “communicates with” or “is in communication with” a second component) are used herein to indicate a structural, functional, mechanical, electrical, signal, optical, magnetic, electromagnetic, ionic or fluidic relationship between two or more components or elements. As such, the fact that one component is said to communicate with a second component is not intended to exclude the possibility that additional components may be present between, and/or operatively associated or engaged with, the first and second components. For purposes of this application, the hardware and/or software necessary to establish signal communication between two components shall be “communications components.” 
     The foregoing description of an implementation has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not exhaustive and does not limit the claimed inventions to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above description or may be acquired from practicing the invention. The claims and their equivalents define the scope of the invention.