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All purpose vehicle travel organizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-07-09
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Granted: 1985-04-23
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Expires: 2004-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An all purpose vehicle travel organizer which rests on a vehicle seat and has a fixed tray surmounted by a sliding tray. Each of the trays may contain a variety of items such as pens, pencils, tape cassettes, and cigarette packs and lighter. Special threaded drinking cups screw into threaded cylindrical openings on top of the sliding tray. A hasp and detent lock system locks the sliding tray into position once the tray position has been selected. The travel organizer also holds and organizes cans, bottles, coinage and many miscellaneous items. A built-in light provides illumination for the fixed tray or for maps or any other objects. The organizer may be tied to a seat using tie down loops provided or may be attached using hook and loop pile type material fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 John Gioso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/043; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An all purpose vehicle travel, comprising in combination: (a) a base in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with rigid bottom panel, rigid front panel, rigid rear panel, two rigid side panels and an open top; wherein said base is of such dimension as to fit on the upper surface of a vehicle seat; (b) a fixed rectangular tray which nests into said open top such that the top of said fixed rectangular tray is flush with the top of said open top; (c) a rectangular hinged track lid together with associated hinge, wherein said rectangular hinged track lid has the same rectangular base dimension as said open top and wherein said hinged track lid has two vertical planar extensions extending the entire length of said front and said rear panels; wherein each of said vertical planar extensions has a perpendicular extension directed inwards, thereby forming a lengthwise track with overhang; (d) a sliding tray whose travel is defined by said lengthwise track with overhang; and (e) means for locking and unlocking said sliding tray so as to provide access to said fixed tray and to secure offset position of said sliding tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An all purpose vehicle travel, comprising in combination: (a) a base in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with rigid bottom panel, rigid front panel, rigid rear panel, two rigid side panels and an open top; wherein said base is of such dimension as to fit on the upper surface of a vehicle seat; (b) a fixed rectangular tray which nests into said open top such that the top of said fixed rectangular tray is flush with the top of said open top; (c) a rectangular hinged track lid together with associated hinge, wherein said rectangular hinged track lid has the same rectangular base dimension as said open top and wherein said hinged track lid has two vertical planar extensions extending the entire length of said front and said rear panels; wherein each of said vertical planar extensions has a perpendicular extension directed inwards, thereby forming a lengthwise track with overhang; (d) a sliding tray whose travel is defined by said lengthwise track with overhang; and (e) means for locking and unlocking said sliding tray so as to provide access to said fixed tray and to secure offset position of said sliding tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said fixed rectangular tray contains a multiplicity of rectangular compartments defined by a matrix of vertical members of various dimensions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said sliding tray comprises a rectangular paper and book holding recess; a cigarette package recess; a cigarette lighter recess; and, a multiplicity of cassette tape recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said sliding tray further comprises at least one threaded cylindrical aperture which mates with accessory drinking cups with matching external threads in order to allow a user to secure said accessory drinking cups even while said vehicle is in motion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said sliding tray further comprises a central vertically mounted retractable carrying handle, whereby, when said sliding tray is locked into a centered position said handle may be used to transport said vehicle travel organizer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said sliding tray further comprises an edge mounted light together with associated light switch, whereby said edge mounted light may be used to illuminate said compartments in said fixed tray and also to illuminate any other desired object.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said front panel further comprises a multiplicity of pen holders made of bands of elastic material and at least one pocket made of an elastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein one of said side panels further comprises at least one can holder made of bands of elastic material and at least one pen holder made of bands of elastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein the other said side panel further comprises a change holder with spring loaded compartments which contain coin currency of various diameters and at least one pocket made of an elastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said rear panel further comprises a clip board holder pouch which securely holds a pad or clip board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said rectangular hinged track lid further comprises a downward facing overlapping flap with a latch which engages a latch pin mounted to said front panel; and, a least one pen holder made of bands of an elastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for locking and unlocking said sliding tray so as to provide access to said fixed tray and to secure offset position of said sliding tray comprises a hasp biased by a helical spring wherein said hasp and helical spring are integral to said sliding tray; said hasp faces forward and engages one of a multiplicity of detents in said rectangular hinged track lid; and, a perpendicular upwards extension of said hasp forms an activating lever whereby a user may position and lock said sliding tray by applying a counter-biasing force to said activating lever thereby unlocking said sliding tray; move said sliding tray to a desired position; and, finally, remove said counter-biasing force permitting said hasp to engage with one of said detents thereby locking said tray.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, further comprising tie-down loops attached to the lower portion of any of said panels.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
70 words
An all purpose vehicle travel organizer, as recited in claim 1, further comprising strips of hook and loop pile fastener type material bonded to the underneath surface of said bottom panel whereby mating hook and loop pile fastener type material may be bonded to the top surface of a vehicle seat in such manner that when said all purpose vehicle travel organizer is placed in position it is thereby secured.
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) | 1988-04-22 | 1988-10-22 | 1989-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-22 | 1992-10-22 | 1993-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-22 | 1996-10-22 | 1997-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |