US3873010A
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Desk top storage unit for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-16
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A storage container assembly, for use in vehicles, comprises A. A BOX HAVING AN UNDERSIDE CONFIGURED TO VEHICLE ASSOCIATED SUPPORT STRUCTURE BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SEATING ZONES IN THE VEHICLE, B. A REMOVABLE DECK ON THE BOX, AND C. HOLD DOWN MEANS ATTACHED TO THE BOX FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE BOX TO VEHICLE STRUCTURE IN ORDER TO HOLD THE BOX UNDERSIDE DOWNWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/103; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A storage container assembly for use in vehicles, comprising a. a box having an underside configured to vehicle associated support structure between left and right side passenger seating zones in the vehicle, b. a readily removable deck on the box, and a cushioned arm rest removably fitting over said deck, the arm rest peripherally interfitting the deck and the deck substantially peripherally encloses the upper rim portion of the box, and c. hold down means attached to the box for releasably connecting the box to vehicle structure in order to hold the box underside downwardly relative to said support structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A storage container assembly for use in vehicles, comprising a. a box having an underside configured to vehicle associated support structure between left and right side passenger seating zones in the vehicle, b. a readily removable deck on the box, and a cushioned arm rest removably fitting over said deck, the arm rest peripherally interfitting the deck and the deck substantially peripherally encloses the upper rim portion of the box, and c. hold down means attached to the box for releasably connecting the box to vehicle structure in order to hold the box underside downwardly relative to said support structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said hold-down means includes a strap mechanism extending into the box via aperture structure therein and anchor connection means attached to said strap mechanism exteriorly of the box to releasably connect to a post projecting upwardly from the vehicle floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said hold-down means includes a generally horizontal pivot connected to vehicle structure, and pivotally supporting the box to pivot generally horizontal and vertical positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the box has multiple covers directly beneath said deck and which are exposed for selective upward lifting after prior removal of said deck, the deck peripherally interfitting the upper rim portion of the box and being enclosed by said arm rest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 1 including a hot compartment in the box beneath one of said multiple covers, and a separate cold compartment in the box beneath another of said multiple covers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 5 including an electrically energizable heater associated with said hot compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 including illumination means removably carried by the box to project above the level of said deck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 5 including nesting trays carried in the box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein the box consists of molded plastic material and is elongated in a forward direction relative to said support structure in the form of a vehicle seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said hold-down means includes strap mechanism attached to the box and looping about a vehicle seat to connect the box thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 including releasable strap means holding the arm rest downwardly on the deck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the hold-down means comprises structure projecting downwardly from the underside of the box to releasably attach the box to the supporting vehicle seat structure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |