US4527696A
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Automobile beverage holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-07-27
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A holder for beverage containers that is adapted to be mounted between two front bucket seats. The holder includes a pair of spaced wells and an intermediate bracket having a channel formed through it for mounting engagement with the handle of a parking brake located between the two front bucket seats.
Inventors
- 👤 Jimmy G. Harris
- 👤 Olen R. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/103; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A beverage holder for mounting on a forwardly oriented vehicle parking brake handle located between a pair of front seats, comprising: a receiver having at least one opening for receiving a beverage container; and a mounting bracket fixed to the lower surface of said receiver, said bracket having front and rear portions and including a rearwardly extending, rectangular opening, said opening having top and bottom walls which taper from said front to said rear portion complementary in shape to said handle and having a resilient lining for engagement over such handle in tight holding relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A beverage holder for mounting on a forwardly oriented vehicle parking brake handle located between a pair of front seats, comprising: a receiver having at least one opening for receiving a beverage container; and a mounting bracket fixed to the lower surface of said receiver, said bracket having front and rear portions and including a rearwardly extending, rectangular opening, said opening having top and bottom walls which taper from said front to said rear portion complementary in shape to said handle and having a resilient lining for engagement over such handle in tight holding relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 including a recess formed in the upper surface of said receiver for retaining an insignia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said receiver includes a pair of spaced wells.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 in which a pair of cups with enlarged rims are retained in said wells.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 in which the receiver includes a pair of rounded end portions, each having one of said wells.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination set forth in claim 4 in which said cups are fabricated from a foam type insulating material.
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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) | 1988-07-08 | 1989-01-07 | 1989-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-08 | 1993-01-07 | 1993-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-08 | 1997-01-07 | 1997-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |