Abstract: A supporting device for supporting objects, particularly for supprting a telephone in a vehicle, comprising a pair of clamping wall structures at least one of which is movable and has restraining means disposed thereon, and a base body supporting the clamping wall structures and including restraining means which coact with the restraining means on the or each movable clamping wall structure so as to exert upon the latter a restraining force larger than the force exerted upon the clamping wall structures by the object clamped therebetween.

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 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 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: 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 cell phone is removably attached to the dashboard of a vehicle by means of a magnet. The magnet is permanently secured to the dashboard. The cell phone is removably retained by the magnet (due to the attraction between the magnet and the metal parts normally found in the cell phone) and the cell phone may be lifted off manually and manually replaced on the magnet. The magnet has a front face provided with a rubber layer. This rubber layer provides a frictional resistance which is supplementary to the magnet and prevents the cell phone from slipping down.

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: 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 pay phone capable of establishing data communications between a notebook computer and a remote communication device over a telephone line as well as voice communications between a telephone handset and a remote communication device over the same telephone line.

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: 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: A mobile phone holder is disclosed which can be opened or closed by a single push of one hand. The mobile phone thus may be fetched readily or be placed therein handily without distracting too much of a driver's attention and is much safer to use. It include s mainly a frame, a cover, a clamp, an elastic member, a gear, a push button, a toggle member and a spring. When the toggle member is pushed, the clamp will hold the phone securely in the frame. The toggle member is pivotally moveable in the opening of the frame. The spring is provided for moving the toggle slantly outside the opening of the frame when external force is absent. When the push button is pressed, the clamp will be moved outwardly to free the phone for fetching and use. All of this m ay be done singlehanded easily. It thus greatly enhances the driving safety when using in a car.

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 cellular telephone is interconnected to a host assembly via a cable. The cable contains both appropriate interdisciplinary connections for attachment to the telephone at one end and to the host assembly at the other end via a universal connector. The identity of the particular cellular telephone can be provided to the host assembly by a number of different protocols including the downloading of function-related parameters to the host assembly that are unique to the particular telephone. Accordingly the host assembly can function with any one of a variety of cellular telephones having differently configured cable connections. In one embodiment, a pocket adapter holds the cellular telephone and includes the universal connector.

Abstract: To provide an electronic equipment mounting device having flexibility in the mounting direction, the device is provided with a mounting jig on which a plurality of tongues are formed and a housing whose flat faces having different areas have slits in them, the tongues being inserted into the slits in a detachable manner. The mounting jig is mounted on, for example, the surface of a wall, and then the housing is coupled to the mounting jig by selectively using one of its side faces.

Abstract: A telephone mounting system includes a platform for receiving a cellular telephone handset. The platform is coupled to a bracket which pivots between a lowered position within a vehicle storage bin and an extended position from the storage bin and a mounting system coupling the platform to the bracket for rotating the platform as the bracket is moved from a stored to an extended position thereby rotating a telephone handset from a vertical stored position to a horizontal use position.

Abstract: A mobile telephone fastening with vibration function includes a cramp and a body combined by a casing and a cover. The cramp is adhered to a back of the mobile telephone and has a projection formed on a rear face to be engaged with the body. The body has a printed circuit board, a battery, and a motor with an eccentric wheel respectively received in appropriate cavities defined by the casing and the cover. When a telephone call is received by the mobile telephone, the printed circuit board receives the signal and drives the motor to operate, which in turn rotate the eccentric wheel to produce a vibration to inform the user of the incoming telephone call.

Abstract: The digital recorder reversible mount for a telephone encompasses an apparatus which enables the mounting of a portable cellular phone in a manner which provides safety and utility to the user, and provides the user with optional digital sound recording capability, especially for voice recording and messaging. The bracket system is attached to a vehicle dash or console, by any acceptable means, and includes an integrated support for both a cellular telephone and an electronic recorder. The support has a first side and a second side parallel to said first side and defining an aperture extending into said support parallel to said first and second sides where it will be preferably supported by a hinge. The support will include a strike plate affixed to said first side of said bracket support, and the second side will typically be a smooth area. Inside the support, an electronic recorder is contained and manipulable by the user through buttons which enable the recording and playback of audio messages.

Abstract: An electronic device holder for increasing the standby and talk time of a cellular telephone is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing defining a cradle for holding the cellular telephone. A battery is integrated within the housing such that when a cellular telephone is placed within the cradle, the battery within the housing powers the telephone rather than the main battery located within the cellular telephone unit.

Abstract: A handicap telephone including a phone housing having a pair of speakers situated distant therefrom for emitting audio signals; and a phone panel positioned on the phone housing including a numeric keypad for allowing a user to dial a specific phone number, a speaker for allowing the input of audio signals, and an on/off button situated on the bottom face, whereby upon the depression of the on/off button, a user may dial a telephone number on the keypad and further communicate with a second party without the use of hands.

Abstract: A portable telephone has a body (1), a battery pack (2), and a strap (6). The battery pack (2) is rotatable toward and away from the body (1) by being fulcrumed by the lower end (4) of the body (1). A latch mechanism (3) for latching the battery pack (2) is provided on the top of the body (1). A lock mechanism 8 is provided on the battery pack 2 and engageable with a part of the latch mechanism (3).

Abstract: A wallhung arrangement for a cordless telephone of the present invention is generally made up of a wiring implement buried in a wall, and a connecting unit for connecting a communication line. The wiring implement has on the front thereof an outlet for supplying AC power, and at least one modular connector for connecting a communication line. The connecting unit has a power supply plug and at least one modular jack at predetermined positions on the rear thereof. The power supply plug and modular jack are respectively connectable to the outlet and modular connector of the wiring implement. The connecting unit is affixed to the wiring implement by an affixing device. The connecting unit is pressed against the wiring implement to insert the power supply plug and modular jack into the outlet and modular connector, respectively. At the same time, the connecting unit is affixed to the wiring implement.

Abstract: A mobile phone holder includes a first plate and a second plate, each plate being "L" shaped and a slot is further provided respectively within the first plate and the second plate, a retaining member movably secured within the slots, a sound transmitting member provided on the second plate. The plates are combined such that vertical faces oppose each other with horizontal faces overlapping with aligned slots. The sound transmitting member has a sound resistent material securely attached on the second plate, a hollow connector securely connecting with the hole of the second plate, a conductor having a first end securely connected with the connector, and a second end securely connected with an ear plug. A mobile phone is able to be received with the holder as described previously, therefore, a user then easily receives a conversation through the ear plug and the conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cradle for radiotelephone having a hanging hole for the cradle to be conveniently hooked in a car for a radiotelephone to stably position on the running car. The cradle includes a main body to which two side arms are laterally movably attached. The two side arms can be brought to move away from each other by depressing a control button on the main body, and can be pressed toward each other with only one hand to have a desired width between them without automatically becoming away from one another again, so that the cradle can be used to accommodate radiotelephone of any size or type. A forward projected base at the bottom of the main body bears the weight of the radiotelephone to avoid the same from slipping off the cradle due to any vibration or gravity.

Abstract: A mobile telephone charger includes a charger case housing a circuit board, and a plug to be combined with the charger case to use DC source in an automobile for charging. The circuit board has an input terminal for connecting with the plug and an output terminal for connecting with a mobile telephone. If AC source is to be used for charging, a plug from AC source can be directly connected with the input terminal of the charger case.

Abstract: The present invention provides a telephone handset holder which engages a mobile telephone handset and is provided with means for clipping the holder to the shoulder strap of a seat belt, preferably so that the handset is oriented toward the user's ear when in position for use. In the preferred embodiment the holder is slidably mounted to the shoulder strap, fixed in position by frictional engagement, and can be slid to the most comfortable position for use. When the telephone is not in use the handset can be slid down the shoulder strap to lap level for temporary storage, without removing the handset from the holder and without detaching the holder from the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A support bracket for an electronic daytimer (e.g., a PDA or a PIM), a cellular telephone, and pager combination includes a housing with at least two indentions, one of which is sized to receive an electronic daytimer and the other of which is sized to receive a cellular telephone; power supply lines carried by the housing so as to connect with, and thereby provide power, to a received electronic daytimer and/or received cellular telephone; and a printer for an electronic daytimer secured to the housing and combined with a cable connecting it to a received electronic daytimer.

Abstract: A safe cordless telephone with a hands-free speakerphone is provided for use in showers or when taking a bath. The user-friendly cordless telephone can be readily attached and removed from any portion of the shower/bath unit, such as: a shower wall, shower door, sliding shower panel, towel rack, bracket, holder, or shower head pipe. The shower speaker telephone can also have a radio, interom, clock, and a display window to display the telephone numbers of outgoing and/or incoming telephone calls. The dependable cordless telephone is made of an impact-resistant plastic capable of withstanding water pressure and is insulated to prevent electrical shock. A water-resistant antenna extends upwardly from the telephone housing. A battery seal is positioned about the battery chamber to prevent water from entering into the battery chamber.

Abstract: A back clip structure for a mobile phone, including a main body, a clip member and a stand. The main body is formed with a restricting seat and an engaging slot for fitting with the clip member. The clip member has a first face formed with an inner recess for placing the stand therein and a second face disposed with a support arm for inserting into the restricting seat of the main body. A row of tooth blocks are disposed on the surface of the inner recess for engaging with the stand. The stand is placed in the inner recess of the clip member to support the mobile phone in an upright state. The stand is slidable along the slide channels for height adjustment. When used with a mobile phone case, the main body is disassembled from the clip member, permitting the mobile phone to be fitted into the mobile phone case. The main body and the clip member have the same height so that the charging operation will not be affected.

Abstract: A portable telephone includes a telephone body; a circuit mounted in the telephone body for receiving a signal and for supplying a signal for transmission; and a bass reflex speaker connected with the telephone body and the circuit for radiating an audio signal therefrom in response to the transmitted signal, the bass reflex speaker including a housing connected to the telephone body, an opening in the housing, a speaker mounted in the opening of the housing and connected to the circuit for radiating an audio signal outwardly of the housing in response to the received signal, a tuned port in the housing for radiating a back wave audio signal of the speaker therethrough, a tube in the housing and connected with the tuned port for enhancing tuning of the tuned port, a pressure switch for activating the bass reflex speaker to radiate the audio signal when the telephone body is positioned on a surface in an upright position, and a volume control connected to the circuit and which controls a volume of the audio si

Abstract: A cradle having a depression configured to receive a handset. A latching mechanism is mounted on the cradle and includes two detents that are biased toward the depression so that the two detents are positioned within two openings in the handset to retain the handset in a secured position. The latching mechanism is movable to a second position wherein the detents are removed from the openings in the handset and the cradle also includes an ejecting mechanism which urges a first end of the housing out of the depression in the cradle. A deformable catch member is position on a first end of the cradle so as to engage with a lip formed on the first end of the housing to partially retain the handset in the depression in the cradle in a partially ejected position. The deformable catch member is flexibly mounted so that the user can remove the handset from the depression in the cradle by pulling up on the handset to force the lip on the handset past the deformable catch member.

Abstract: A storage assembly for an electronic device, such as a telephone handset. The storage assembly is comprised of a tube housing, carrier tray and tray locking mechanism. The tube housing receives a telephone handset forcing the carrier tray to the full aft and locked position. At this point, the telephone handset is completely stored inside the tube housing. A push-button release mechanism provides the ability for the user to eject the telephone handset from the tube when needed. The entire tube housing is designed to fit in the armrest of a seat on an airplane, train, car or any other desired seat. This allows storage of the telephone handset while maximizing the available space immediately around the seat used for other purposes.

Abstract: A portable telephone holder comprises a bottom plate, a cover covering the bottom plate, two lateral flaps disposed at two sides of the cover, a bottom block disposed beneath the cover, two coupling sliders disposed in the cover, two plastic casings disposed on the bottom block, and four rubber sleeves disposed on the cover.

Abstract: A mobile phone holder having security and charging functions includes a leather bag, a transmitting circuit and a signal receiver. The leather bag is provided with a button to be attached with a receptacle for receiving electricity from a charging set. An pair of electrical conductors are provided within the bag and are in contact with the button. The transmitting circuit is provided within the bag and is in contacted with the electrical conductors. The transmitting circuit is powered by the battery of the mobile phone via the electrical conductors. The signal receiver is in electrical connecting with the transmitting circuit to announce a beeper when the signal receiver is disenabled while kept silent when the signal receiver is enabled by the transmitting circuit.

Abstract: A device for receiving and supporting a bag-type cellular phone when removed from the bag. The inventive device includes a housing having a through-extending upper compartment for receiving a main body of a cellular telephone. The housing further includes a closed lower compartment for receiving a battery pack of the telephone, whereby organized operation of the telephone utilizing a handset or auxiliary microphone can be accomplished within a vehicle.

Abstract: The telephone-holding apparatus includes a holder for a wide variety of one-piece telephone models. The telephone holder also includes a mounting assembly for temporarily affixing the holder to the top edge of a generally vertical surface. The holder is designed to be used with a variety of different models of portable one-piece telephones. The holder has an upper peripheral rim with an opening designed to receive a one-piece telephone and also has a floor with a plurality of walls between the rim and the floor. When a phone is inserted into the holder, the held phone is laterally supported by the forward or lateral support wall of the holder. A spring mechanism connected to the back of the holder pushes the held telephone towards the forward or lateral support wall of the holder.

Abstract: The digital recorder reversible mount for a telephone encompasses an apparatus which enables the mounting of a portable cellular phone in a manner which provides safety and utility to the user, and provides the user with optional digital sound recording capability, especially for voice recording and messaging. The bracket system is attached to a vehicle dash or console, by any acceptable means, and includes an integrated support for both a cellular telephone and an electronic recorder. The support has a first side and a second side parallel to said first side and defining an aperture extending into said support parallel to said first and second sides where it will be preferably supported by a hinge. The support will include a strike plate affixed to said first side of said bracket support, and the second side will support an area of one of loop and hook members, since either may be used.

Abstract: A mobile telephone holder including a mounting base having vacuum mounts for fastening to an automobile window glass or a flat surface, a holder frame for holding a mobile telephone, and a supporting arm connected between the mounting base and the holder frame, the supporting arm consisting of a deformable metal plate connected between the mounting base and the holder frame, and a bellows tube sleeved onto the deformable metal plate and coupled between the mounting base and the holder frame.

Abstract: A handset (100) is supported on mounting surface (104) by hang-up cup assembly (102). The hang-up cup assembly (102) includes a hang-up cup (106) and a pedestal (108). The hang-up cup is secured to pedestal by threaded fastener (210) and nut (212).

Abstract: To store a mobile phone in the console bin of a vehicle and easily swing it out and hold it in a working position, a bracket mounted on an inner top wall of the bin has a link hinged at both ends for coupling a main phone support to the mount and a slide on the main support for holding the phone. The hinged link allows the phone to swing in and out of the bin between working and storage positions, and the slide permits the phone to be moved further from the bin to allow the bin cover to close. The phone comprises a cradle attached to the slide and a removable handset which may be left in the cradle for use as held by the bracket.

Abstract: A mobile telephone holder including a base plate covered with a back cover, two clamping plates coupled to the base plate at two opposite sides and having a respective rack, a rotating gear mounted inside the base plate and meshed between the racks on the clamping plates, a locating gear coupled to the gear shaft of the rotating gear, a sliding switch mounted on said base plate at one end, a stop rod controlled by the sliding switch to stop the locating gear in locking the clamping plates in position.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) mounts a telephone, particularly the handset (15) of a portable telephone, to a wall A.C. power outlet (11) and supplies power from the power outlet to the telephone. The apparatus comprises a chassis (12), at least one A.C. power plug (30,31) carried by the chassis for electrically connecting to, and mounting the chassis on, the A.C. power outlet, at least one A.C. power socket (40, 41) connected to the A.C. power plug and carried on the chassis so as not to deprive a user of the use of the power outlet, a cradle (14) carried by the chassis for the telephone handset (15) of a portable phone, and a power converter (18) carried by the chassis for obtaining A.C. power from the A.C. power outlet through the A.C. power plug, converting the obtained power into D.C. power, and supplying the D.C. power to the telephone handset through the cradle.

Abstract: A portable telephone includes a telephone body having a lower recess at the rear side thereof; a flip stand pivotally mounted by a pivot pin to the telephone body for pivotal movement between a first position within the lower recess and a second position out of the lower recess, the flip stand serving to support the telephone body in a slightly inclined vertical orientation on a surface in the second position; an inverted V-shaped acoustic baffle defined between the telephone body, the flip stand and the surface on which the telephone is supported when the flip stand is in the second position; and a speaker mounted to the flip stand and oriented to transmit acoustic energy into the acoustic baffle.

Abstract: A cellular telephone is interconnected to a host assembly via a cable. The cable contains both appropriate interdisciplinary connections for attachment to the telephone at one end and to the host assembly at the other end via a universal connector. The identity of the particular cellular telephone can be provided to the host assembly by a number of different protocols including the downloading of function-related parameters to the host assembly that are unique to the particular telephone. Accordingly the host assembly can function with any one of a variety of cellular telephones having differently configured cable connections. In one embodiment, a pocket adapter holds the cellular telephone and includes the universal connector.

Abstract: A rotary base for telephones and the like is disclosed, including a base and a plate for holding a telephone which is rotatable relative to the base. The rotatable plate is attached to the base by a coupling portion which enables rotation of the plate without causing twisting of a telephone line passing through the plate and the base. The ability to rotate a portion of the telephone cable without causing the chord to twist is enabled by a plurality of circular contacts attached to part of a telephone line on one side of a connection and a plurality of contacts which move along the circular contacts on an opposing side so that the connection is continuous as the plate is rotated.

Abstract: A telephone mounting system includes a carriage which is mounted within the top or cover of a vehicle storage console or armrest and pivots from a stored position in which its decorative surface is substantially flush with the upper surface of the console or armrest to a use position in which the opposite side of the carriage is presented and holds a cellular telephone handset. Access for use of the telephone, therefore, is provided without opening the cover of the console or armrest and the cover can be moved independently of the telephone mount.

Abstract: A portable radio device includes a radio device main body, a man-machine interface unit, a first interface unit, a fixing adaptor, and a cord. The radio device main body has a radio unit for transmitting/receiving a radio speech signal and a control unit for controlling a signal transmitting/receiving operation of the radio unit. The man-machine interface unit has a telephone transmitter unit and a telephone receiver unit, which are used for speech communication, and is detachably coupled to the radio device main body. The first interface unit electrically connects the radio device main body to the man-machine interface unit in a coupled state. The radio device main body is detachably mounted on the fixing adaptor. The fixing adaptor supplies power to the radio device main body in a mounted state of the radio device main body. The cord is detachably connected to the man-machine interface unit and electrically connects the man-machine interface unit to the radio device main body through the fixing adaptor.

Abstract: An apparatus for permitting hands-free operation of a mobile telephone unit in a car includes a wireless microphone transmitter for generating wireless outgoing signals corresponding to sounds picked up in the passenger room of a car, and a main terminal which has a terminal housing with one end adapted to be inserted into a cigarette lighter socket of the car. A receiver circuit is disposed in the terminal housing and is capable of receiving the wireless outgoing signals from the transmitter. A telephone connector is adapted to be connected electrically to the mobile telephone unit and enables the mobile telephone unit to receive the wireless outgoing signals from the receiver circuit and transmit wirelessly the wireless outgoing signals. Wireless incoming signals received by the mobile telephone unit are received by a loudspeaker in the terminal housing. The loudspeaker generates an acoustic output corresponding to the wireless incoming signals.

Abstract: A cellular phone retaining rack permits a driver of a vehicle to operate a cellular phone in a handfree manner. A mounting base is inserted into a fissure between a door and the glass thereof and a clamping board is adjustably secured to the mounting base. A hollow pivot arm having a spring housed therein is pivotally engaged with the mounting base. To each end of the spring is fixed a detent member. A securing piece is fixed to one side or the bottom of a phone retaining seat and one end of the securing piece is pivotally engaged with one end of the pivot arm. A ratchet gear is disposed at one end of the securing piece which can be in locking engaged with one detent member of the pivot arm so as to lock the retaining seat in place after each adjustment. The detent member at the other end of the pivot arm is engaged with an oblique lug having a recess at one end extended from the mounting base so as to retain the pivot arm in place after each pivot adjustment thereof.

Abstract: A telephone assembly that may easily and releasably be secured either directly to a hospital bed siderail or to a bracket which is in turn releasably secured to a hospital bed siderail. The base of the telephone is adapted to mate with a standard hospital bed siderail. A clamp is provided for releasably locking the base to the siderail of a hospital bed. Alternatively, the telephone base may be affixed to an offset mount which is in turn located between adjacent siderails of a hospital bed. The offset mount includes a clamp for releasably securing the offset mount to the siderails.