A two-piece mobile device holder having a case assembly and a mounting assembly is disclosed. The case assembly is configured to receive and secure a mobile device such as a smart phone. The mounting assembly is configured to be detachably coupled to other objects. Sets of permanent magnets are arranged in a circular pattern in the case assembly and the mounting assembly. The magnets in both the first and second set of magnets are arranged with alternating magnetic polarity. As the case assembly is placed on top of the mounting assembly, the magnets in the mounting assembly will attract magnets with opposite polarities in the case assembly. A user may detach the case assembly from the mounting assembly by rotating the case assembly such that the magnets in the case assembly are now adjacent to magnets in the mounting assembly of the same polarity.

Various embodiments of a mount apparatus are disclosed herein for securing an electronic device (such as a radar laser detector, GPS device, and/or dash camera or other electronic device used within a vehicle) to a surface such as an interior surface (e.g., windshield, dashboard) of a vehicle. In one example, the mount apparatus includes a magnet which is adapted to be coupled with a corresponding metal surface within the electronic device, so that the magnet positioned within the apparatus provides a magnetic force to aid a user in securing the mount apparatus and the electronic device to each other.

A motor vehicle tailgate assembly is provided. That tailgate assembly includes a tailgate body and a magnetic element inside the tailgate body forming a magnetic parts holder on an outer surface of the tailgate body.

A vehicle agnostic removable pod can be mounted on a vehicle using one or more legs of a pod mount. The removable pod can collect and time stamp a variety of environmental data as well as vehicle data. For example, environmental data can be collected using a sensor suite which can include an IMU, 3D positioning sensor, one or more cameras, and/or a LIDAR unit. As another example, vehicle data can be collected via a CAN bus attached to the vehicle. Environmental data and/or vehicle data can be time stamped and transmitted to a remote server for further processing by a computing device.

The present invention provides a case seat assembly that is removably attached to a small case containing small items such as eyeglass case, cellphone case, or another small case. The assembly further comprises a base, clamp, and a kickstand. The base is coupled to the outer surface of the small case. Mounted to one side of the clamp is an attaching element that is configured to be rotatably and removably coupled to the base. While in use the clamp is detached from the small case and configured to attach a sun visor, belt, bag, purse or other suitable item. The clamp further comprises a hingedly connected kickstand that allows the case to be suspended in an upright position and the clamp can be detached from the base.

A cell phone holder for use with an automotive seatbelt. The device is to be attached to a seatbelt strap using a hook and loop fastener, a magnet or two-sided tape attachment methods. Magnets of the device hold a cell phone in place while in use. A magnetic plate with an adhesive side is provided to be attached to a back end of the mobile device. The magnetic plate is then received by the holder to facilitate a secure attachment. The holder may be provided in several embodiments, one embodiment may include a holder having a slit that is then mounted onto the seatbelt. Another embodiment may be provided as a foldable holder that folds over the seatbelt and is then secured through a provided fastener. Yet another embodiment may include a holder having butterfly clutch clips on a back end to be attached to the seatbelt.

An antenna mounting device is provided for a motor vehicle. That antenna mounting device includes a body having a first mounting end with a first cross section and a second mounting end with a second, different cross section. In addition, the antenna mounting device includes an antenna anchor point carried on the body and adapted to receive and hold an antenna. The two mounting sections allow versatility in mounting the antenna mounting device in different structures carried on the motor vehicle including, for example, a stake pocket and a trailer hitch receiver.

A self-propelled device includes a spherical housing and an internal drive system. The self-propelled device can further include an internal structure having a magnet holder that holds a first set of magnets and an external accessory comprising a second set of magnets to magnetically interact, through the spherical housing, with the first set magnets.

A hands-free mount for a mobile device is disclosed. An example hands-free mount includes a first plate for combining with a case of the mobile device, and a second plate for pairing with the first plate. The second plate is magnetically attachable at least in part to the first plate, and the second plate is attachable at least in part to a surface so that the mobile device can be magnetically attached to the surface. The hands-free mount can be universal to fit all smartphones. It provides a sleek removable magnetic back that can be used with or without a case for numerous mounting options.

An outer panel is provided for a motor vehicle. That outer panel includes an outer panel body made from a non-ferromagnetic material and a ferromagnetic element connected to an inner surface of the outer panel body. The ferromagnetic element serves as a magnetic attachment point through the outer panel body for a magnetic accessory on the outer panel body of the motor vehicle.