Patent ID: 8619417

Claim:
A computer docking station comprising: an enclosure unit comprising an open box configuration; a cable-to-panel connector connected to said enclosure unit; a dock cover positioned inside said enclosure unit; an electrical component positioned inside said enclosure unit and connected to said dock cover, wherein said electrical component comprises connectors to allow electrical connections to peripheral devices; a mounting plate positioned over said enclosure unit; a docking connector operatively connected to said dock cover and extending through said mounting plate; and a plurality of gaskets connected to said mounting plate; wherein said mounting plate comprises: an outer rim area; a raised inner area substantially centrally located on a first side of said mounting plate and bounding said outer rim area, wherein said raised inner area comprises an aperture to permit said docking connector to extend therethrough; and a recessed area extending from said raised inner area to an edge of said outer rim area, wherein said recessed area is recessed with respect to each of said outer rim area and said raised inner area.