Smart phone cradle and charger device and method

摘要

Disclosed is an electronic device cradle for use with smart phones, tablets, MP3 players and other electronic devices. In one example, the cradle is configured to be in the form of common household furniture and includes recesses allowing the phone to be received or docked in an upright position or on the phones side. The cradle may include a charging device allowing several different ways to charge the phone and illumination features to enhance the look and functionality of the cradle.

主权项

1. A furniture-shaped electronic device cradle for use in supporting an electronic device, the cradle comprising:
a cradle body having a width; a bottom surface; a seat elevated above the bottom surface; a backrest angularly oriented from the seat; and a first arm and a second arm, each of the first and the second arm respectively extending upward above the seat and laterally outward beyond the backrest, the first and the second arms each define an arm recess respectively extending downward through the respective arm toward the body bottom surface for selective receipt of a portion of the electronic device.