Abstract: This invention relates to a phone holder. The phone holder includes a holder main body with an outer box, and a holder connector which is connectable with a mobile phone when the mobile phone is inserted in the holder main body. The position of the holder connector along a direction normal to a connecting direction with the mobile phone is adjusted by bolts and nuts (fixing means). Further, the holder connector is selectively set in the holder main body in a state that a top thereof is oriented upward or downward.

Abstract: A holding device (1) according to the invention for a communications unit (33, 36) contains a base element (2), a carrier (7) which is pivotably articulated on the base element (2), which can be pivoted away by means of spring force from the base element (2) and onto which the communications unit (33, 36) can be pushed with its one end against stop means (110), which hold the communications unit (33, 36), and a locking device (27), which is present on the base element (2) in order to lock the other end of the communications unit (33, 36) when the carrier (7) is pivoted towards the base element (2), the locking device (27) pressing the communications unit (33, 36) against the stop means (110).

Abstract: Clamping devices are provided with increased clamping force to firmly attach electronic devices to various objects. Clamping devices include a base, such as an electronic device housing, and a clip hinged to the base. The clip is pivotable, relative to the base, along a path of rotation between a closed position and an open position. An extension spring is configured to continuously urge the clip towards the closed position when the clip is positioned between an intermediate point along the path of rotation and the closed position, and to continuously urge the clip towards the open position when the clip is positioned between the intermediate point and the open position.

Abstract: A combination beverage and cellular phone holder adapted for insertion into an existing vehicle beverage holder to convert it to a multi-unit holder and firmly position the cellular phone within the vehicle in a convenient and accessible position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telephone holder, especially a holder (2) installable on a car in which a phone (1) is kept during driving. The holder has an enclosed structure and it comprises a cup-like inner shell part (4), an outer shell part (5) and a locking element (7) fitted in the cavity between the shell parts and movable with respect to the shell parts, a thrust block (12) and locking claw (15) in the locking element being located in a hole (11) formed in the inner shell part. The phone is locked into the holder with a turning movement wherein the phone pushes the thrust block (12) and at the same time a guiding surface (16) in the outer shell part wedges the locking claw (15) into a hollow (17) on the side of the phone. The pushing movement is directed against the end (23) of a double torsion spring (22) in the holder so that the middle part of the spring turns a shaft (18) and thus locks the locking element (7) into the locked position.

Abstract: A holster (1) for a for portable communication device is disclosed. The holster (1) has a housing (2) and a garment attachment clip (4). Movably coupled to the housing (2) is a biased latch (5) comprising a locking member (6) an ejector member (7) and an ejector actuator member (8). The locking member (6) and interior surfaces of (9) of the housing (2) co-act to lock a portable communication device in the housing (2). Further, actuation of the ejector actuator member (8) against the bias of the latch (5) provides for unlocking of a portable communication device and at least partial ejection thereof from the housing (2).

Abstract: A film keyboard is sewn into an end of the sleeve of a jacket. A cable leads from it to a first plug-type connector, on whose opposite end a rubber band engages, said rubber band being supported in terms of forces at another point on the end of the sleeve. If the nebber band is located between the thumb and index finger, the first plug-type connector is thus inevitably held in such a position that it can easily be plugged into a second, corresponding plug-type connector of a mobile phone when the latter is held in the hand in the usual way. When not in use, the first plug-type connector is held concealed in the end of the sleeve.

Abstract: A holder for a mobile telephone is provided, which includes a main body to which a mobile telephone is magnetically attached, and an angle controllable attachment supporting means for attaching the main body to the surface of an object such as a vehicle dashboard. The magnetic attachment means includes a magnet fixed to the main body, and a piece of iron attachable to the back of the mobile telephone and attachable to the magnet by magnetic force. The angle controllable supporting means comprises a pair of independently moveable hinge-connected supports which are also hinge-connected to the bottom of the main body. The main body can be attached to the dashboard of a vehicle without regard to the curvature of the surface of the dashboard, and the mobile telephone can be securely attached magnetically and easily separated from the holder.

Abstract: A holder for a mobile telephone is disclosed. The holder has a securing mechanism that securely holds a mobile telephone within the holder and allows easy movement of the mobile telephone from and into a secure position within the holder. In an embodiment of the invention, the holder includes a cradle unit that has a securing mechanism including a securing pin flexibly formed on the top end of the cradle unit and a securing pocket formed on the bottom end of the cradle unit. A mobile telephone may be secured in the cradle by placing the bottom portion of the mobile telephone in the securing pocket and moving the mobile telephone into the cradle unit, allowing the securing pin to snap into a securing notch that is formed on the top portion of the mobile telephone. The cradle unit may be formed of a single piece body. The cradle unit may also be formed to encompass the mobile telephone to provide a better tactual grip than is provided by the body of the mobile telephone alone.

Abstract: In a holder for an object, such as a mobile telephone, comprising a housing having a front part with a front wall and a rear part with a rear wall and a permanent magnet disposed in the housing adjacent the front wall thereof, the front wall has a recess formed therein and an iron plate having a shape so as to be fittingly received in the recess and having adhesive means at one side thereof is provided for attachment of the plate to an object to permit placing of the object on the holder with the iron plate mounted thereon and received in the recess for locating and holding the object on the holder.

Abstract: A cordless apparatus for permitting the hands-free use of a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. The device comprises a main body including a speaker, a microphone, a supporting member and a securing means for securing the telephone to the main body. The main body comprises a head and a base, wherein the telephone cradle is substantially centrally located within the main body, between the head and the base. The telephone cradle has a top receiving end and a bottom receiving end, comprising a charging unit located substantially adjacent to the bottom receiving end of the telephone cradle. The speaker is positioned on the head of the main body substantially adjacent to the top end of the telephone cradle, and the microphone is located on the base of the main body, substantially adjacent to the receiving end of the telephone cradle. The supporting member comprises a first end affixed to the main body and a second end comprising a cigarette lighter adapter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a phone holder. The phone holder includes a holder main body with an outer box. The holder main body is provided with movable members such as side walls which are movable in a direction orthogonal to a direction of inserting a mobile phone. The position of the movable members is adjusted by a position adjuster such as a screw shaft.

Abstract: A phone holder includes a single outer casing to which a holder connector is fixed and a plurality of types of inner casings selectively mountable into the outer casing. The inner surfaces of the respective inner casings are configured such that the corresponding mobile phones can be substantially closely fitted thereinto, and the positions thereof are set such that phone side connectors of the mobile phone are connectable with the holder connector in inserted states of the mobile phones. A connector provided phone holder can be commonly used for a plurality of types of mobile phones and to stably and easily detachably hold the respective mobile phones.

Abstract: A hand-free holding device for mobile telephone set II including a back cover, a front cover, a releasing linkage and a movable piece which are placed between the back and front covers, the releasing linkage has a hook end to engage with a catch which has a wedge bottom and a recess top for a small spring arrangement, and retained by a rib inside the front cover, when the releasing linkage is depressed, the catch will be lifted up for position regulating of the movable piece for different types of mobile telephone sets.

Abstract: A mobile radio terminal is adapted to receive a protective cover and includes guides that cooperate with fixing arrangements on the cover. The guide is accessible to the fixing arrangements via one face of the terminal so that the cover is removable.

Abstract: A hands-free adapter for a telephone is disclosed. The hands-free adapter includes a housing, a speaker and a microphone that may be electrically coupled to a telephone. The hands-free adapter couples to a cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle. This provides power to operate the speaker and the microphone. In addition, power is coupled to the telephone for operating the telephone and charging the telephones batteries. The hands-free adapter also includes an articulating cable for positioning the speaker and the microphone near a user. The microphone is disposed within a boom which is pivotally coupled to the housing such that the boom may be moved from a retracted position to a fully extended position. The microphone is automatically activated as it is moved out of the retracted position and is automatically deactivated as it is moved back into the retracted position.

Abstract: A mobile telephone 16 has an engagement member 21 projecting from the phone housing 17 for the purpose of securing the phone 16 to a belt clip 1. The engagement member 21 is spring mounted within the housing 17 and cooperates with the belt clip 1 to take the phone 16 off-hook when an incoming call is received and the phone 16 is removed from the belt clip 1.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an installation device for a vehicle is disclosed which in particular is for the releasable mounting of a handheld mobile phone. The installation device is designed with a housing (2) which is opened toward the front and is to be arranged on a receiving shaft of a vehicle part (1), such as an instrument panel, console, or the like, with a carrying part (16) which can be pivoted into, and out of, the housing (2) via a substantially vertically aligned axis of rotation (5), with a bearing plate (7) which is arranged on the carrying part (16) and is intended for the mobile phone (12) when the carrying part (16) has been pivoted out of the housing (2), and with a substantially horizontally aligned pivot axis (11) between the carrying part (16) and a bearing plate (7).

Abstract: A hands free phone system is provided including a phone unit adapted for transmitting and receiving audio signals between a user and free space. An arm-mounted housing is provided for maintaining the phone unit on a user. A head set includes a resilient U-shaped head mount having an end with an earphone for transmitting signals and a microphone for receiving signals. The earphone and microphone are both coupled to a wire which in turn is coupled to the phone unit for communicating audio signals.

Abstract: A hand adaptive telephone (10) comprises a glove member (12) adapted to be worn on a person's hand (14) and carries a user interface mechanism including an earpiece transducer (18) and a microphone transducer (20). The earpiece transducer (18) is adapted to be coupled to a receiver (30) and is carried by the glove member (12) at a location on an inside (22) of the person's hand (14) when the glove member (12) is worn on person's hand (14) to permit the person's ear (26) to listen to acoustic signals (25) generated by the earpiece transducer (18) when the person's hand (14) is held against the person's head (16). The microphone transducer (20) is adapted to be coupled to a transmitter (32) and is carried by the glove member (12) at a location on the inside (22) of the person's hand (14) when the glove member (12) is worn on person's hand (14) to permit the person's mouth (28) to speak acoustic signals (23) into the microphone transducer (20) when the person's hand (14) is held against the person's head (16).

Abstract: A secure, quick-release mount and method for easily accessing a telephone handset or other device which may be mounted in a difficult to access location such as within the close confines of an automobile compartment or on an elevated equipment shelf. The mount includes a pair of complementary slides for attachment to a telephone handset and a mounting bracket secured to a permanent location, and includes a latch and latching mechanism to assure that the handset remains securely stored and on hook when not in use, the latching mechanism being responsive to applied pressure to readily release the handset and to make it available when required.

Abstract: A new telephone supporting device for preventing cricks and cramps in the neck caused by holding a phone between the head and shoulder. The inventive device includes a headband having a generally inverted U-shaped configuration. A lower end has an elongated vertically disposed slot formed therethrough. A telephone clamp is adjustably coupled with respect to the headband. The telephone clamp includes a vertical portion having outwardly extending tab portions from opposite ends thereof. A space between the tab portions is dimensioned for receiving a telephone therebetween. One of the tab portions has an adjustment screw extending therethrough for engaging the telephone when positioned therein. The adjustment screw has a gripping pad disposed on a free end thereof. The vertical portion has a screw extending inwardly therefrom for extending through the slot of the lower end of the headband. A nut engages the screw for locking the telephone clamp with respect to the headband.

Abstract: A cradle for use in a motor vehicle for gripping and releasing a portable cellular phone is shown. A motor moves clamping members toward and away from each other so that no manual adjustment is necessary.

Abstract: A portable telephone holder assembly has a radio/recorder equipment and an electric module disposed in the radio/recorder equipment. The radio/recorder equipment has a front plate and at least an electric communication terminal socket. The electric module has a sound source select switch, a pre-amplifier, a power amplifier, a compact disk deck, a tape deck, a radio receiver, an antenna, a loudspeaker, a microphone, and the electric communication terminal socket.

Abstract: An improved portable telephone and an improved inside rearview mirror assembly coacting with the portable telephone to provide an improved mobile telephone system. The portable telephone includes a housing of generally rectangular configuration defining a recess in one face of the housing, a microphone mounted in the housing, an arm pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the housing for movement between a stowed position in which it is positioned in the housing recess and an extended position in which the other end of the arm is positioned in spaced relation to the housing, and a speaker mounted on the other end of the arm. The rearview mirror assembly includes a bracket assembly mounted on top of the rearview mirror and including a holster defining a socket for receipt of the portable telephone. External contacts on the telephone coact with contacts in the socket to establish electrical communication between the telephone and the transceiver of the vehicle when the telephone is inserted into the holster.

Abstract: A holder (100) for a portable electronic device (600) comprises a mountable housing (102), a latching mechanism (104), and an electrical connector (101). The portable electronic device (600) has a bottom surface (608) defining a slot (800) and a front edge (610) including an electrical connector (624). The mountable housing (102) has a first end (151) and a second end (153). The latching mechanism (104) is movably disposed on the first end (151) and includes a biasing element exerting a force on the latching mechanism (104) in a direction towards the second end (153). The electrical connector (101) is positioned on the second end (153) and includes electrical contacts facing the first end (151). When the portable electronic device (600) is properly inserted within the holder (100), the latching mechanism (104) engages the slot (800) for securing the portable electronic device (600) within the holder (100) and for establishing and maintaining an electrical connection between electrical connectors (101, 624).

Abstract: A cradle for a telephone is disclosed. The telephone cradle includes a latch bar and a spring mechanism and a latching mechanism. The latch bar pivots so as to capture a telephone when the telephone is inserted into the cradle, thereby securely holding the telephone in the cradle. A user then may release the telephone by pressing on the top surface of the latch bar. As the user presses on the latch bar a latching mechanism is released and the latch bar moves into the released position, thereby moving the telephone so that it is easily grasped by a user.

Abstract: A holder for a telephone handset, in particular for use in cars, which is to provide a hands-free function comprises a stationary holder part and a pivotable holder part which can pivot relative to the former about a holder pivot axis between an open position, in which the pivotable holder part encloses an angle with the stationary holder part, and a closed position, in which the pivotable holder part lies substantially parallel to the stationary holder part. The pivotable holder part has a connector which cooperates with a mating connector of a cordless telephone handset so as to achieve an automatic electrical connection thereof when a cordless telephone handset is inserted.

Abstract: A signal receiving gain device for car mobile-phones, is comprised of a main body which includes a housing, an insertion connecting pipe is extended out from one end of the housing for inserting in an electric socket provided in a car, the housing can hold therein an electric circuit board of which one end is connected to the insertion connecting pipe, the opposite end of the housing to the insertion connecting pipe is connected with an amplifying emitting antenna and an external antenna of the car respectively. When the external antenna receives a signal of the frequency within the specified range, a gain signal is obtained and is emitted by the amplifying emitting antenna, this further elevates the signal receiving capability of a mobile-phone in the car.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying assembly for a wireless communication device, such as a radiotelephone. The carrying assembly is comprised of a device support member having a first spring coupled thereto for receiving the communication device and a clip mechanism coupled thereto for mounting the carrier assembly on a user's belt or other article of clothing. The clip mechanism comprises a clip support member, a pin, a clip, a second spring and a cap. One end of clip support member includes an opening with a plurality of grooves arranged in a circular array. The device support member is rotatably attached to the clip support member of the clip mechanism such that when the user rotates the device support member with respect to the clip mechanism, first spring moves from one of the plurality of grooves to another of the plurality of grooves and locks into position.

Abstract: A portable telephone holder has a base seat, a cover covering the base seat, a left and a right lateral clamp devices disposed at two sides of the cover, a positioning seat disposed on a bottom of the cover, a first and a second coupling sliders disposed between the cover and the base seat, and a left upper, a left lower, a right upper and a right lower rubber sleeves disposed on the cover.

Abstract: A cordless telephone is accommodated in a casing having a base and a lid movable relative thereto, between which a storage space for the telephone is formed. The casing is provided with one or several attachments connected to the telephone such as a spare battery, a battery charging device, one or several connectors for electrically connecting the telephone, an answering machine, a modem, a computer, interface means for connection to an external computer, or an audio amplifier with a microphone and a loudspeaker.

Abstract: A personal digital assistant (PDA) having a multi-positional handset is disclosed. A PDA has a base with a recessed handset cradle and a handset with a shape complementary to the configuration of the cradle. A power storage device is included within the handset and a power supply device is included within the base. For on-the-road use, the handset is configured to be removably secured within the cradle in a substantially flush configuration with the base. For office use, the handset is configured to be removably secured to the base in a substantially non-flush configuration that is easy for a user to grasp. The power storage device can receive power from the power supply device when the handset is in either a flush or non-flush configuration.

Abstract: A receptacle or cradle (11) for receiving a mobile telephone (22) or other electrical or electronic device is disclosed. The receptacle (11) comprises a base unit (12) and a carriage moveable (13) with respect to the base unit (12) for receiving the mobile telephone (22) or other device. The base unit (12) is provided with suitable electrical contact terminals (20) for connection with corresponding electrical contact terminals (21) of the mobile telephone (22). The carriage (13) is restrained from movement in a first receiving position to receive the mobile telephone (22) and the contact terminals (20) of the unit (12) are protected or shielded from damge by virtue of being excluded from making contact with the corresponding contact terminals (21) of the telephone (22) until a predetermined aligment of the telephone (22) relative to the unit (12) is achieved.

Abstract: A device for holding a portable telephone including a body element suitable for being attached to a desired position in a vehicle compartment, a holder element pivotally hinged to an end of the body element and having a longitudinal telephone holding surface on which a portable telephone is placed, a pair of holding elements attached to the holder element and urged to mutually spaced positions by a first spring exhibiting a first resilient force, so as to be moved toward a position pinching the portable telephone, and a pair of slidable members attached to the body element and urged toward a mutually approached position by a second spring exhibiting a second resilient force stronger than the first resilient force of the first spring, the pair of holding elements and the pair of slidable elements being engaged by engaging projections formed in the holding elements and having inclined side faces acting as an actuator to actuate either the movement of only the holding elements or both of the holding and slidable

Abstract: An inventive device (1) for cordless telephones (4), with which a base station (2) and at least one charging station (3) are associated in order to charge a battery of a cordless telephone (4) via the charging station (3) when the cordless telephone (4) is located in the charging station (3), is characterized by a mechanical connecting device (10, 11, 14, 17) for detachably connecting the charging station (3) and base station (2) to one another. As a result, more flexible possibilities of use for the charging station (3) are obtained.

Abstract: An improved portable telephone and an improved inside rearview mirror assembly coacting with the portable telephone to provide an improved mobile telephone system. The portable telephone includes a housing of generally rectangular configuration defining a recess in one face of the housing, a microphone mounted in the housing, an arm pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the housing for movement between a stowed position in which it is positioned in the housing recess and an extended position in which the other end of the arm is positioned in spaced relation to the housing, and a speaker mounted on the other end of the arm. The rearview mirror assembly includes a bracket assembly mounted on top of the rearview mirror and including a holster defining a socket for receipt of the portable telephone. External contacts on the telephone coact with contacts in the socket to establish electrical communication between the telephone and the transceiver of the vehicle when the telephone is inserted into the holster.

Abstract: A phone holder for detachably holding a mobile phone in an automotive vehicle is provided with a holder main body including an inner casing having a phone accommodating portion, a phone urging device having a phone actuating roller and the like for urging the mobile phone being inserted into the phone accommodating portion in a direction opposite from an inserting direction of the mobile phone, and a phone locking device which can be switched between a locking state where the mobile phone is locked in a specified accommodation position in the phone accommodating portion against a urging force of the phone urger and an unlocking state where the locking is released. The phone locking device is switched to the locking state as the mobile phone is inserted into the phone accommodating portion. The above locking is releasable by moving the mobile phone in its locked state in the inserting direction.

Abstract: The invention is related to the bracket for an electronic appliance such as a mobile phone. The bracket comprises a locking and a releasing means which can be used to attach the appliance to and release it from the bracket. The releasing means is provided with a groove (9), the groove comprising a releasing member (20) that moves by the power of a spring when the appliance is detached, and a retarding spring (22) which can be used to press the releasing member against the groove to slow down the movement of the releasing member. In this way, the device will not come loose from the bracket by a sudden jolt. The bracket can be used, for instance, to attach the mobile phone to the dash board of a car. The appliance remains firmly in the bracket when the car is moving and it is easy and safe to detach.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile phone (1) and specifically to an interface for connecting external signals received from and transmitted to external devices to the mobile phone, and to an interface configuration for connecting the mobile phone to external signals. In the mobile phone of the invention, external digital signals are basically received and transmitted over a coaxial line (6) connected to an RF signal connector (3). In the interface configuration of the invention an interface unit (31) is provided at one end of the coaxial line (6), the interface unit controlling the transmission of external signals connected to connectors (35, 60, 61a, 61b, 61c) over the coaxial line (6) between the mobile phone (1) and the external devices. In one embodiment of the invention power supply to the mobile phone also takes place over the RF connector (3) and the coaxial line (6) connected to this.

Abstract: A holder for a telephone, the holder being a cradle portion which is movable between a first and a second position with respect to a mounting portion. The holder comprising retaining members which are urged into and out of contact with a telephone in the cradle portion when the cradle portion is moved between said first and said second position. The retaining members lock the telephone in position with respect to the cradle portion of the holder, when the cradle portion is in the first position.

Abstract: A cellular telephone motorcycle mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a cellular telephone to a motorcycle gas tank is disclosed.

Abstract: A passenger seat armrest has a cradle cavity formed therein for removably securing an electronic communications handset such as a telephone. The electronic communications handset is held in the armrest so that it becomes part of the armrest when not in use. Alternatively, the armrest also accommodates electronic devices not necessarily related to the electronic communications handset, such as additional communications ports and transducer modules. The armrest is comprised of modular components for efficient assembly, yet can be installed and removed from a passenger chair as a single unit.

Abstract: A modular assembly for centrally locating electrical connections of cellular telephone accessories to a cellular telephone near a cellular telephone cradle. An adapter module containing electronics for effectuating the connections is located and mounted beneath the cellular telephone cradle. The adapter contains a plurality of connections for connecting to the cellular telephone accessories.

Abstract: The mounting receptacle (102) for a telephone handset (112) includes a cup portion (203) for receiving a portion of the telephone handset (112) and a card reader portion (205) containing a card reader (301) and an opening (201) for allowing a user to insert an information card (135) into the card reader (301). The cup portion (203) and the card reader portion (205) are attached together via a quick disconnect connector (314, 322) that is integrally formed of the cup portion (203) and the card reader portion (205). The quick disconnect connector allows the opening (201) to be selectively positioned on one of the sides of the mounting receptacle (102) and readily moveable to a different one of the sides of the mounting receptacle (102) by a user.

Abstract: An in-car used mobile phone fixing seat assembly to which other electrical appliances are addible, including an electrically conductive flexible supporting member and a mobile phone fixing seat. One end of the supporting member is connected with a cigarette lighter plug for inserting into a lighter socket of the car. The other end of the supporting member is disposed with a connecting section for engaging with the fixing seat. The fixing seat has a receptacle for receiving and powering on a mobile phone and peripheral electrical equipments. The position and angle of the fixing seat can be freely adjusted according to a user's requirements.

Abstract: A phone presentation device for holding and displaying a portable telephone handset within an automotive vehicle has a housing, an adjustable cradle attached to an inner surface of the housing, and a pivoting mount member for pivotally mounting the housing to a trim piece in the vehicle for movement between a stowed position hidden from view within a depression in the trim piece and a deployed position in which the handset is presented for use. The adjustable cradle has an elongate base member with a handset receiving section, a fixed grip mounted on a first end of the base member, an adjustable grip mounted on a second end of the base member for movement between a first position biasing the handset longitudinally toward the fixed grip and a second position in which the handset may be released from the fixed grip, and a pair of springs for biasing the adjustable grip between the first and second positions.

Abstract: An armrest telephone assembly comprises an armrest unit and a telephone handset. The armrest unit includes an upper side and a lower side, and the armrest unit has a release mechanism mounted therein. The telephone handset includes a latching mechanism for releasably mounting the handset to the lower side of the armrest unit. The release mechanism of the armrest unit is mechanically linked to the latching mechanism of the handset such that the latching mechanism releases the handset from the lower side of the armrest unit in response to actuation of the release mechanism.

Abstract: A portable telephone set holder includes a portable telephone set, a housing, and a catch latch. The portable telephone set has a first engaging portion formed on one end face, and a grip portion formed at least one remaining end face. The housing has a storing portion in which a second engaging portion to be engaged with the first engaging portion is formed and the portable telephone set is stored. The catch latch holds the grip portion to fix and hold the portable telephone set in the storing portion when the portable telephone set placed on the storing portion is depressed while the first and second engaging portions are engaged with each other. The catch latch unlocks the grip portion to release the portable telephone set from the storing portion when the portable telephone set fixed and held in the storing portion is depressed.

Abstract: A charging cradle for recharging cordless telephones which is modular and configurable in a variety of ways is provided. The cradle includes a charging unit and interchangeable telephone support structure. The charging cradle has at least two interchangeable support elements, one of which includes recharging elements. The support elements are removably attachable to support struts and may be attached in any order. The support struts are in electrical communication with the charging unit. The recharging support element includes electrical communication elements which connect the charging unit with the recharging contacts located on the external surface of the telephone handset. The charging cradle is adapted to hold the telephone handset in a nested relation while recharging the batteries located within the handset. Safety features prevent overcharging. The charging cradle may be constructed in such a manner to permit the recharging of most cordless portable telephones.