Abstract: A portable electronic device holder and charger with quick release feature for holding and charging a portable electronic device such as a cellular phone. The portable electronic device holder and charger includes a cradle portion with electrical contacts adapted to contact with electrical recharging contacts on a portable electronic device engaged therewith, a battery holding base portion, and a hinge that pivotally and releasably electrically connects together the cradle portion and the battery holding base portion.

Abstract: A portable phone holder and solar charger for holding and charging a portable electronic device. The portable phone holder and charger includes a cradle portion which cradles a portable electronic device, a plug or electrical contacts that makes electrical connection with the portable electronic device, a base portion, a battery and recharging electronic circuitry, a solar panel, and a hinge that pivotally connects together the cradle portion and the base portion. The plug is adapted to engage with the portable electronic device and extends from the hinge and moves in concert along with the cradle portion when the base portion and the cradle portion are pivoted relative to each other. The cradle portion retains the portable electronic device in connection with the electrical engagement. The hinge preferably provides click stops at a plurality of positions of pivoting of the cradle portion relative to the base portion.

Abstract: A portable phone holder and charger for holding and charging a portable electronic device. The portable phone holder and charger includes a cradle portion which cradles a portable electronic device, a plug for connecting to the portable electronic device, a base portion, a battery and recharging electronic circuitry, and a hinge that pivotally connects together the cradle portion and the base portion. The plug is adapted to engage with the portable electronic device and extends from the hinge and moves in concert along with the cradle portion when the base portion and the cradle portion are pivoted relative to each other. The cradle portion retains the portable electronic device in connection with the electrical engagement. The hinge preferably provides click stops at a plurality of positions of pivoting of the cradle portion relative to the base portion.