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A connection device for supporting one of a plurality of accessories with respect to a support surface includes a two piece suction cup. The two piece suction cup has an outer shell and a flexible inner member attached to a plunger which extends through the shell. The plunger terminates in a connect

A connection device for supporting one of a plurality of accessories with respect to a support surface includes a two piece suction cup. The two piece suction cup has an outer shell and a flexible inner member attached to a plunger which extends through the shell. The plunger terminates in a connector configured to engage with a connection feature on each of the accessories. The connection device acts to support a generally universal connector with respect to a support surface.

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[ I claim:] [1.]1. In a connection device having an outer shell with a central region and a flexible inner cup attached to a plunger which extends through the central region of the outer shell and terminates in an exposed end, the device having an unlocked position and a locked position wherein the

[ I claim:] [1.]1. In a connection device having an outer shell with a central region and a flexible inner cup attached to a plunger which extends through the central region of the outer shell and terminates in an exposed end, the device having an unlocked position and a locked position wherein the inner cup is drawn into the outer shell by the plunger when the device is in the locked position, the outer shell having an outer surface, the device comprising:a quick connect/disconnect type connector having a barbed end connected to the exposed end of the plunger, the barbed end extending perpendicularly from the central region of the outer surface of the outer shell when the device is in the locked position, the barbed end including at least one tab extending radially outwardly from said connector.