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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2000
Gregory Scott Patterson, Morrisville, NC (US);
Ericsson Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (US);
Abstract
An antenna designed integral to a windshield holder for a portable communications device is provided. The antenna can be an integral part of the windshield holder or an attachment to it. The windshield holder attaches to the windshield of a vehicle by a securing mount to which is attached an extension. The extension has attached, at a location different from the securing mount, a device mount for a portable communications device. The securing mount, device mount, and extension may all be adjustable for mounting in varying positions and locations. The windshield holder is easily attached and removed from the windshield improving both transportability and security. The antenna connects to the phone by a connector or interface at the phone mount, either automatically, when the portable communications device is inserted in the device mount, or by a separate operation.