US3893585A
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Automobile arm rest tape holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A storage compartment in an automobile arm rest for recording tapes is provided having a spring-biased follower plate. The storage compartment includes an interior cavity of dimensional configuration adapted to receive sound recording tapes in upright relationship. The follower plate is positioned within this cavity and is spring-biased to maintain the tape containers or cartridges in an upright, serially disposed relationship. Removal or the insertion of one or more tapes is accommodated by the biasing spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary N Morrison
- 👤 Stanley Roger Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An automobile arm rest with storage compartment for sound recording tapes comprising An elongated body having a bottom wall, sidewalls and end walls defining an open topped cavity adapted to receive a plurality of the tapes in upstanding, serially disposed relationship, each of said sidewalls having an elongated slot extending longitudinally thereof, said body including hinge pivots interconnectable with support brackets of a vehicle seat; a follower plate transversely disposed in said body cavity in upright relationship and movable longitudinally thereof, said plate provided with support trunnions projecting laterally from each side thereof into a respective slot of an adjacent sidewall and movable longitudinally thereof; spring means interconnected between said body and said follower plate biasing said follower plate toward one of said body end walls, and a cover hingedly connected with said body and selectively positionable in closing relationship to the open top of said body cavity, said body and cover including latch means cooperatively interengageable to maintain said cover in closed relationship to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An automobile arm rest with storage compartment for sound recording tapes comprising An elongated body having a bottom wall, sidewalls and end walls defining an open topped cavity adapted to receive a plurality of the tapes in upstanding, serially disposed relationship, each of said sidewalls having an elongated slot extending longitudinally thereof, said body including hinge pivots interconnectable with support brackets of a vehicle seat; a follower plate transversely disposed in said body cavity in upright relationship and movable longitudinally thereof, said plate provided with support trunnions projecting laterally from each side thereof into a respective slot of an adjacent sidewall and movable longitudinally thereof; spring means interconnected between said body and said follower plate biasing said follower plate toward one of said body end walls, and a cover hingedly connected with said body and selectively positionable in closing relationship to the open top of said body cavity, said body and cover including latch means cooperatively interengageable to maintain said cover in closed relationship to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An arm rest according to claim 1 which includes at least one partition plate transversely disposable in upright relationship in said body cavity between a pair of adjacently disposed tapes, said partition plate provided with support trunnions projecting laterally from each side thereof into a respective slot of an adjacent sidewall and movable longitudinally thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An arm rest according to claim 2 wherein said partition plate is formed with a finger notch at the upper end thereof to facilitate gripping of a tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arm rest according to claim 1 wherein said follower plate trunnions are configured to interlock with said respective slot to prevent disengagement therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
An arm rest according to claim 4 wherein said trunnions are formed with a recessed surface portion at the point of interengagement with said slot with the adjacent portions dimensionally greater than the width of said slot and include an axial extension projecting outwardly from said body and engaged with said spring means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
An arm rest according to claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises a helical coil spring extending longitudinally of said body exteriorly of each respective sidewall with one end secured to a respective trunnions of said follower plate and the other end secured to said body adjacent said body end wall toward which said follower plate is biased.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An arm rest according to claim 6 wherein said body includes an elongated housing formed on the exterior of each sidewall in shielding relationship to said follower plate trunnions and said springs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arm rest according to claim 1 having a layer of thermally insulative material attached to the exterior surfaces of said body and said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
An arm rest according to claim 1 having a layer of shock absorbing material placed on the interior surface of said body bottom wall, said follower plate having a bottom edge thereof disposed in spaced relationship to the upper surface of said shock absorbing material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
An arM rest according to claim 9 wherein said body cavity is of a depth such that said cover engages the upper end of the tapes disposed therein when said cover is closed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |