Apparatus and method for receiving a portable media player to perform an accessory function

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APP PUB NO 20070240174A1
SERIAL NO

11378525

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An apparatus configured for receiving a portable media player unit to cooperatively perform an accessory function with the player unit in a connected orientation contains at least a portion of an accessory unit. The portable media player unit presents an electrical connector structure. The apparatus includes: (a) a connecting structure for effecting electrical connecting with the electrical connector structure to establish the connected orientation; and (b) a receiving structure configured for supporting the player unit when the apparatus and the player unit are in the connected orientation. The connector unit is movable with respect to the apparatus to accommodate various orientations of the electrical connector structure presented by various models of the player unit in the connected orientation.

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RADIOSHACK CORPORATION100 THROCKMORTON STREET SUITE 1700 FORT WORTH TX 76102-2847

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dukerschein, Jon Karl Addison, TX 25 431
Hynecek, Bryan Lee Plano, TX 84 2022

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