WALL MOUNTING BRACKET WITH SLIDABLE WING

Abstract

A wall mounting bracket apparatus and system is provided. The apparatus and system has a body and a slidable wing that slides along the body and mates with the discrete attachment positions along the body. The body may have a perimeter and a corresponding opening. It is also contemplated that the body may have a perimeter that is of a different shape than the opening or plurality of openings within the perimeter. The opening area preferably have an area of at least 20 in2 and the body has a perimeter-opening distance of less than 1 inch and at least one entry position with markings. Furthermore, the mating portion-opening distance of bracket is less than 0.9 in. The preferred embodiment includes a commercial product comprising the bracket with a body, the slidable wing in which the wing can be pre-attached to the body or not.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part which claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/532,009 filed on Sep. 14, 2006.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention is for wall mounting brackets.

BACKGROUND

In today's technological era, consumers demand more sophisticated, and more convenient systems including home entertainment, audio and video technology. Consumers desire to have more streamlined devices and ways of configuring the devices without all the associated wiring that is required to connect one device to another. For example, many consumers now have advanced audio/visual entertainment systems. In order to fully enjoy the systems, a need exists to have speakers and other devices adapted for fitment about the individual using the devices. Therefore, many of these consumers now have audio/visual devices installed in the wall and/or mounted from the ceiling to emphasis the complete audio visual experience.

Traditional device installation methods requires cutting a hole in walls and utilizing a bracket as a template. Bracket wings are provided and are attached to the bracket via a connection mechanism, typically taking the form of screws or similar mechanisms. The bracket adapted with wing structures are typically installed into the wall by using an anchoring system that attaches to the front and rear portions of the wall. Once the bracket system has been installed, the wall may need some additional attention to determine if installation was incorrect or larger than the desired holes which are visible to the consumer. An object of the device is to conceal any evidence that the bracket required holes to be inserted into the wall and/or ceiling.

This traditional bracket-wing system has a plurality of limitations. One limitation is that such devices are extremely inflexible and are unable to accommodate different wall panels. Additionally, as the bracket may be adapted for use with a plurality of different devices, the bracket and its associated wings may need to be configured in different sizes to accommodate different structures that are hung. However, the prior art brackets do not allow flexibility in changing the position of the wing on the bracket after the bracket has been adapted and affixed to the wall and/or ceiling. Depending on the relationship between the wall and the device's size and shape, different bracket-wing configurations are often required. When the wing-bracket comes pre-attached or affixed in an inflexible positions, it becomes cumbersome and the accommodation of various devices becomes problematic.

Another limitation of the prior art bracket systems is that the wide width of the bracket and wing system reduces what may be already a very limited space for locating a stud within the wall. Additionally, with prior art bracket systems, the traditional method of utilizing the bracket systems does not allow for easy assembly. Most of the prior art bracket systems require at least the use of screws and other connection means that most bracket systems are sold as a single unit which means that the wings and brackets are an integrated piece with little room for adaption and configuration.

Therefore, such a need exists for a new bracket system having a wing assembly that allows for easy configuration of the unit for adaption to a plurality of different devices. Another need exists for a new bracket system having a wing assembly that may facilitate easier installation and added flexibility of the bracket system. Moreover, a need still exists for a bracket system having at least a wing portion that can accommodate a plurality of different devices thereon and may be adapted to fit a plurality of different surfaces.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an apparatus, systems and methods for a mounting brackets that have a body and a slidable wing that can attach at various attachment points on the body of the bracket. The body of the bracket may have a discrete second position on the common side of the body with the first attachment position, at which the wing can be alternatively positioned with respect to the body.

The body of the bracket is contemplated to have at least three sides and at least a curved edge. Furthermore, the body can have a substantially rectangular perimeter and a substantially rectangular opening or a substantially ovoid perimeter and a substantially ovoid opening. It is also contemplated that the body can be a perimeter that is of a different shape than the opening or multiple of openings within one perimeter. The body can be made of plastic, metal, nonmetal, and mixtures thereof. The opening area will preferably have an area of at least 20 in².

In yet further aspects of preferred embodiments, the body has a perimeter-opening distance of less than 1 inch and at least one entry position with markings. The wing can slide onto the body via the entry position and attaches to any attachment position.

To this end, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for mounting of a device is provided. The apparatus has at least a body portion and a wing portion whereby the wing portion is moveable about the body portion. Additionally, the apparatus has an attachment portion for attachment of the wing portion to the body portion.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has an attachment portion wherein the attachment portion has at least a first attachment point and a second attachment point.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body has a plurality of sides.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body has an outside edge.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has an attachment portion wherein the attachment portion has a second attachment point on the side of the body, at which the wing can be alternatively positioned with respect to the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body is constructed from plastic.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body is constructed from a substantially rigid material.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body is constructed from metal, nonmetal, and other suitably rigid material.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body is configured to accommodate a plurality of sized and dimensioned devices.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body has a perimeter, and defines an opening which accommodates a plurality of different sized and dimensioned devices to be held.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body has a plurality of openings.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a body wherein the body has at least a first entry position.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing slides attaches to the body via an entry position and attaches to the attachment portion.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has at least one locking mechanism on the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a at least one locking mechanism wherein the locking mechanism has a locking clip attached to the wing that removably attached to the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing wherein the wing has a lip that slides onto a receiving slot opened at the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing wherein the wing is pre-attached to the body.

In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus has a wing wherein the wing is removably attachable to the body of the mounting apparatus.

In an exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting device, apparatus and system is provided.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting device and system is provided wherein the device and system may be utilized to mount a speaker to a surface.

Another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting device and system wherein the device and system may be utilized to mount a device to a plurality of different surfaces including walls, ceilings and other surfaces.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting device and system wherein the device and system may be utilized to mount a device to a plurality of different surfaces having different textures and thickness.

Yet another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting device and system wherein the system may be utilized to mount a speaker thereon.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount a plurality of different devices depending on the desired use by an end user.

In an exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount a touch screen display.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting system and method whereby the system may be utilized to mount lighting controls.

Yet another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting system and method wherein the mounting system may be utilized to mount a light switch and controls thereon.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount power outlets, low voltage data such as cable, internet and the like.

In another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount generic hide-away boxes, thermostats and other box structures.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting system and method wherein the system may be utilized to mount televisions having tubes, flat screens, LCDs, Plasma units and other visual devices.

Another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting system and method wherein the system may be utilized to mount audio components such as speakers, receivers, MP3 players, MP3 player docking stations, ports, and a plurality of different audio system components and devices.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system may be utilized to mount telephones, microphones, intercom units and the like.

Still another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting system and method wherein the system may be utilized to mount charging docking stations, HVAC vents and returns and other HVAC control devices.

Yet another exemplary embodiment is to provide an improved mounting system and method wherein the system may be utilized to mount a plurality of different devices thereon including the combination of several audio/visual devices along with telephone, speaker, microphones, controls, HVAC units and the like.

Further it is contemplated that in an exemplary embodiment, an improved mounting system and method are provided wherein the system may allow for mounting of a plurality of different devices on any of a plurality of different textured and contoured surfaces including walls, ceilings and other types of surfaces whether indoor or outdoor.

Moreover, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an improved mounting system and method is provided wherein the system may provide mounting on a surface of a plurality of devices whereby the devices requires leveling.

It is contemplated that there is at least one locking position along an edge of the body, and at least one locking clip on a mating portion of the wing that mates with the body at the locking position. The lip slides onto a receiving slot opened at the body and the locking clip serves to interlock with a mating element at the locking position. The mating portion-opening distance of the bracket is less than 9/10 in. Preferred embodiment includes a commercial product comprising the bracket with a body, the slidable wing in which the wing can be pre-attached to the body or not.

Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is front plan view of a bracket with attached wings according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 2 is a close-up view of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bracket according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bracket with the wings unattached according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a wing according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 6. is an alternative embodiment of a bracket with unattached wings according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 7 is a close-up view of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a bracket with attached wings according to the inventive subject matter.

FIG. 9 is a close-up view of FIG. 8.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In FIG. 1 a mounting kit 100 generally includes a bracket 110 disposed in an opening 220, with a plurality of attachment positions 120, and a wing 140 with a mating portion 142 attached at the attachment positions 120 and a holding clip 170.

Bracket 110 has a plurality of attachment positions 120 fitted all along the edges 220 of the bracket 110 to receive a wing 140 as shown in FIG. 2, but in any event is preferably sized and dimensioned to fit snugly into the opening 120. Preferably, bracket 110 has a rectangular perimeter and four sides and each side has two opposing edges to accommodate the attachment positions, which allows for a tighter locking mechanism. However, it should be understood that the bracket 110 may be shaped and sized in a plurality of different dimensions and configurations to accommodate a plurality of different devices to be accommodate by the bracket 110. In an exemplary embodiment, there may be a 0.3 inch width between the edges. Additionally, the width may be of any size needed to accommodate any sized bracket. Depending on how the number of wings needed for each individual application, the bracket 110 may be adapted to accommodate at least one and/or may be adapted to hold a plurality of attachment positions along a side of the bracket 110.

In an exemplary embodiment, the shape of the bracket 110 may be rectangular shape. However, it should be understood, that a person of ordinary skill in the art may desire the shape of the bracket to be square, circular, triangular and any other shape to accommodate the device to be hung. Moreover, in one exemplary embodiment, the bracket 110 may be dimensioned 16 inches by 10 inches, but can have any other suitable dimensions, to accommodate any shapes and sized openings. For example, FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9 demonstrate a bracket having a circular shape and a triangle shape is also contemplated. Bracket 110 is preferably molded from high strength thermoset plastic, and as shown in greater detail in FIG. 3. However, it should be understood that the bracket 110 may be constructed of any suitable material including wood, metal, plastic, rubber or any suitably rigid material to accomplish the desired functionality. The bracket 110 may also include cabinet mounts (not shown) for attaching a device housing unit (not shown) via a pivot loop 202. Additionally, the bracket 110 may also have at least a hole adapted to accommodate screws (not shown), a recess into which a portion of the hung device may be removed and secured with a rim and the addition of magnets to secure the device. (not shown).

It is contemplated that the attachment positions 120 may be a set of indentations 121 that are located along an outer edge 122 of the bracket 110. The inner edge 124 of the bracket 110 may define the opening 120. Additionally, the inner edge 124 of the bracket 110 may also be raised from the outside edge 125 of the perimeter 127 of the bracket 110. In an exemplary embodiment, the distance between the outside edge 125 and the inner edge 129 may be less than 0.5 inch, and more preferably less than 0.4 inch. The narrow distance between the bracket 110 and the wing 140 may allow for additional flexibility in locating a wall stud (not shown) during installation of the bracket 110 to the surface. Locating a wall stud (not shown) can be problematic if the distance between the bracket 110 and the wing 140 is to large, thereby complicating the end user's ability to find the stud.

The outer edge 122 has a first side 131 and a second side 133 and may also have an attachment portion 135 thereon located on both of the first side 131 and the second side 133. In an exemplary embodiment, the attachment portion 135 may have two sets of indentations 137 located along two opposing sides of the outer edge 122 of the bracket 110 for securing the attachment portion 135 of the bracket 110 to the wing 140. However, the attachment portion 135 may vary to any suitable positions and/or dimensions as desired by the end user. For example, the attachment portion 135 may be positioned on only one side or may overlap to accommodate attachment of a wing 140. In an exemplary embodiment, the first set of indentations 137 of the attachment portion 135 may be 0.75 inch long each and sits 0.1 inch from one edge of the bracket and spaced 2 inches apart from each other. A subsequent second set of indentations 139 may be a continuation portion about 2.5 inches long and may sit 0.05 inch from the opposing edge. It is contemplated that along the center of the portion, there is a further indentation about 0.5 inch long and sits 0.10 inch from the second edge for a tighter attachment. The indentations may allow an installer of the bracket 110 to easily attach a wing 140 to the bracket 140 without any use of screws or nails (not shown) for increase flexibility of the bracket 110 by the end user.

Attachment portion 137 may be located throughout the bracket 110 to receive a wing 140. In an exemplary embodiment, each side of the bracket 110 may have at least one attachment portion 137 and/or may have a plurality of attachment portions 137 depending on the need related to securing the device. The secured attachment of the bracket 110 is important since any accommodated device will be attached to the bracket 110 rather than being attached directly to a panel supporting the bracket 110.

The opening 220 may also be any suitable shape and size and can be a substantially different shape than the perimeter of the bracket. In an exemplary embodiment, the openings may be rectangular to accommodate rectangular shaped devices inserted therein, but could also be ovoid which includes circles as shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9 and ovals or any other desired shape. It should be understood that any desired shape and/or dimension may be contemplated depending on the devices inserted in the bracket 110 and the openings 220 may be adjusted to accommodate the plurality of different types of devices that may be inserted. The area of the opening is generally dependent of the size of the device to be inserted. Especially preferred openings have an area of at least 20 in², 40 in², 60 in², and even 100 in². Nevertheless, for stability, it is contemplated that the bracket may have an opening with a length that is no more than 15 inches or less than 5 inches to ensure stability. In some cases it may be desirable to include multiple openings within a bracket to accommodate multiple devices therein. Openings could be cut at a job site or elsewhere by an installer, but are more conveniently precut (or molded to include the opening) at the manufacturer.

In FIG. 4, the wing 140 is connected to a mating portion 142 with two locking clips 146 and a lip 148.

Mating portion 142 is a piece of plastic that is welded onto the wing 140. Other high strength thermoset plastic and materials may be used. It should be understood that any substantially rigid material may be utilized. The lateral length of the mating portion preferably is less than 0.5 inch, more preferably is less than 0.4 inch. The short length advantageously allows the wing to be attached to the bracket without adding unnecessary space.

In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration of the mating portion 142 is shown in FIG. 4. From the side perspective, the mating portion has a cross-section of the letter “T.” There is a base that has one side attached to the wing via an attachment mechanism. It is contemplated in an exemplary embodiment, that the side may be attached to the wing 140 by a welding means. However, it is also contemplated that a plurality of different attachment mechanisms may be utilized such as an adhesive, snap-on and a screw means. The base 150 may comprise a number of indentations 152, and in an exemplary embodiment, may have a plurality of indentations 152. It is contemplated that there can be multiple indentations along the base of the mating portion 142.

Lip 148 is disposed in between the indentations 152. When mating with the attachment portion 137, the lip 148 slides into the bracket 110 to ensure locking. The other side of the mating portion 142 may have two locking clips 146 which are positioned across from the indentations 137 on the base of the mating portion 142. However, it is contemplated that there may be one single or multiple locking clips 146 that sit alongside of the mating portion 142. The lip 148 serves to further secure the locking mechanism between the bracket 110 and the wing 140.

Wings 140 extend from the corresponding edges of the bracket 110 to a panel and/or a wallboard to support a device. In an exemplary embodiment, the wings 140 may extend coplanar and/or in the same direction as a plane of the bracket 110. However, to accommodate different positions, such as when the device is positioned at a corner of a surface, the wing 140 may extend to a plane of the bracket 110. At present, at least one wing 140 is attachable to the bracket 140 at any of the attachment positions on a given side. However, it is possible multiple wings 140 may attach to the bracket 110 at various attachment positions.

Moreover, the wings 130 may extend in any length from any sides of the bracket 110 to allow flexibility by the end user. It is contemplated that the length of the wings 140 extend away from the bracket 110. In an exemplary embodiment, the wings 140 may extend from the bracket 10 twelve, sixteen, 24 or more inches away. The extension of the wings 140 away from the bracket 110 may allow for accommodation of different sized devices and allow for adaption of the brackets 110 to wall studs that are spread apart at a greater distance from each other. The width of the wings 140 should be as long as necessary to accommodate the attachment portions 137. Preferably, the width of the wing 140 is at least as great as a width of the bracket 110 and may accommodate one set of indentation 137 of the attachment portion for an easy installation by an device installer. Conceivably, the width of the wings may be of sufficient size to accommodate a plurality of different sized devices to be hung.

Wings 140 are preferably made of a metal mesh, but can include of any suitable material or materials so long as the material(s) provide(s) sufficient shear strength to support the bracket 110 and the speaker 260 in FIG. 5. Metal mesh is also desirable because the wings are advantageously relatively thin, so as not to push out the overlying wallboard, and metals can provide considerable strength and preferably with thickness of less than 100 thousands of an inch. It is contemplated other thickness of wings 140 can be used.

Locking mechanism 160 comprises the locking of the mating portion 142 on the wing 140 to the attachment positions 120 of the bracket 110. This can be more specifically shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5 which demonstrate two embodiments of the locking mechanism.

As seen in FIG. 3, the mating portion 142 of the wing mates with the attachment positions 120 of the bracket. Preferably, locking clips 146 slides from an optional entry position point 138 onto the bracket. Depending on the desired position of the wing relative to the bracket, the locking clips slides into the outer edge 122 of the bracket 110 and finds the corresponding desired attachment positions 120 of the bracket. Once in the right position, the locking clips acts as a male portion and mates with the attachment positions that acts like the female portion.

Conceivably, there can be an entry position point at each corner or a rectangular or a square bracket. It is also contemplated that no entry position point is needed in order for the wing to slide into the bracket. The wing can hook onto the inner edge of the bracket from any position to ensure locking. As for an ovoid or circular bracket, there can be one entry position on the bracket to accommodate the wing.

As an added feature to the locking mechanism, holding clip 170 can slide next to the wing on the bracket to ensure the wing does not move from the attachment positions as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 6 and 8. This ensures the wing is secured on the bracket and does not slide out of the attachment positions. Holding clip 170 has a mating portion that mates them with grooves on the bracket.

In an alternative embodiment shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9 the bracket 310 may be circular in shape. Like its rectangular counterpart, the mounting kit 300 comprises round bracket 310, opening 305 with attachment positions 320 that goes around the bracket, wings 340 with a mating portion 350, and a holding clip 370.

Bracket 310 has a plurality of attachment positions 320 fitted all along the edge 322 of the bracket 310 to receive a wing 340 as shown in FIG. 6, but in any event is preferably sized and dimensioned to fit snugly into the opening 305. Preferably, bracket 310 has a round perimeter and a curved edge to accommodate the attachment positions, which allows for a tighter locking mechanism. Preferably, there is 0.3 inch width between the edges and they can be as long as it needs to be to accommodate any sized bracket. Depending on how many wings are needed, the bracket can accommodate at least one and even multiple attachment positions along the edge of the bracket.

Attachment positions 320 are preferably located throughout the bracket to receive a wing. Preferably, each side of the bracket will have at least one attachment position and multiple ones depending on the need for secure attachment.

In FIG. 7, the wing 340 is connected to a mating portion 350 with two locking clips 346 across from two indentations 352, and a lip 348. Since the bracket is round, the mating portion curves to accommodate the round bracket 310.

In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism of the bracket and wing can be seen in FIGS. 8 and 9. Locking mechanism comprises the locking of the mating portion 350 on the wings 340 to the attachment positions 320 of the bracket 310. In the round bracket embodiment, preferably there is one entry position point for the wing to slide into the bracket. Conceivably, no entry position point is needed for the wing to slide onto the outer edge of the bracket.

As an added feature to the locking mechanism, holding clip 370 is curved and can slide next to the wing 340 on the bracket to ensure the wing does not move from the attachment positions as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Again, this ensures the wing is secured on the bracket and does not slide out of the attachment positions.

In yet another alternative embodiment, the locking mechanism of the present bracket system can be of other possible mechanism, such as a snap-on system. The snap-on system allows for the wing to have a mating portion that directly locks onto the bracket with having any entry positions.

Preferably, the bracket-wing system is installed in a wall panel and that the wings would extend evenly on both sides into the wall panel. However, sometimes the studs within a wall panel are not spaced evenly and a window or other fixture may cause an obstruction. So it is contemplated that the wings are removable and can slide into different position to adjust odd size wall panels, including ceilings and corners.

It is also contemplated that the present locking mechanism can accommodate different installation for various objects, such as a light switch plate, HVAC controls, thermostats, switches, outlets, phones, video devices and the like. By adjusting their sizes and shapes, the bracket and the wing can tailored to smaller or larger openings for installation. The locking mechanism allows for easy installation and provide more clearance in locating a stud in the wall panel.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the bracket and the wing are installed in different ways. The wing and bracket could, for example, be joined together at a job site. More preferably, however, the wing and bracket are provided as an item of manufacture to the installer. Thus, in various embodiments a kit could contain one or more of a wing, a bracket, a holding clip, a speaker housing, a spackle shield, installation screws, and instructions for installation. The installer would then provide whatever labor is appropriate for the installation, including installing the wing onto the bracket, optionally installing the spackle shield, and optionally mounting the speaker housing to the wall panel.

Thus, specific embodiments and applications of wall mounting bracket installer with attachable wing systems and methods have been disclosed. It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C, . . . and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

Claims

1. An apparatus for mounting of a device, the apparatus comprising:

at least a body portion and a wing portion;

whereby the wing portion is moveable about the body portion;

an attachment portion for attachment of the wing portion to the body portion.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the attachment portion has at least a first attachment point and a second attachment point.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body has a plurality of sides.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body has an outside edge.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the attachment portion has a second attachment point on the side of the body, at which the wing can be alternatively positioned with respect to the body.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed from plastic.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed from a substantially rigid material.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the body is constructed from metal, nonmetal, and other suitably rigid material.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is configured to accommodate a plurality of sized and dimensioned devices.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body has a perimeter, and defines an opening which accommodates a plurality of different sized and dimensioned devices to be held.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body has a plurality of openings.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body has at least a first entry position.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wing slides onto the body via an entry position and attaches to the attachment portion.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one locking mechanism on the body.

15. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one locking mechanism wherein the locking mechanism has a locking clip attached to the wing that is removably attached to the body.

16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wing has a lip that slides onto a receiving slot opening on the body.

17. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wing is pre-attached to the body.

18. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wing is removably attachable to the body of the mounting apparatus.