US Patent 10123664 Mounting system for accessory

The present invention provides a mounting system for an accessory that enables a consumer to easily install and uninstall the accessory on a mounting surface. The accessory mounting system includes a post and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a first mounting subassembly and a second mounting subassembly. The first mounting subassembly includes a deflectable member. The second mounting subassembly includes a set screw. The post is operable to be attached to the mounting surface by an engagement of the first mounting subassembly with the post and a snap engagement of the deflectable member of the first mounting subassembly with the second mounting subassembly. The post is operable to be removed from the mounting surface by unthreading the set screw and disengagement of the deflectable member of the first mounting subassembly with the second mounting subassembly and disengagement of the first mounting subassembly with the post.