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Dual drink holder for receipt on an automobile center console

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-13
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Granted: 1987-02-17
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Expires: 2005-12-13
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Abstract

Abstract A dual drink holder for an automobile. The holder adapted for receipt on top of a center console. The console disposed between a driver and passenger seat. The holder is used for holding liquids such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and other articles carried in an automobile.

Inventors

  • 👤 Francis J. Borelli, III

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 19:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 133 words
A dual drink holder for receipt on an automobile center console having a flat center portion and opposite upwardly extending sides, the console disposed between a driver and passenger seat, the holder comprising: a saddle having a flat center member for receipt on top of the center portion of the console and upwardly extending side members disposed adjacent the sides of the console, the saddle having an angular-shaped indent in the center member for receipt around a portion of a gear shift panel in the center console a first receptacle housing cylindrical in shape and attached to one end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein; and a second receptacle housing cylindrical in shape and attached to the other end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 133 words
A dual drink holder for receipt on an automobile center console having a flat center portion and opposite upwardly extending sides, the console disposed between a driver and passenger seat, the holder comprising: a saddle having a flat center member for receipt on top of the center portion of the console and upwardly extending side members disposed adjacent the sides of the console, the saddle having an angular-shaped indent in the center member for receipt around a portion of a gear shift panel in the center console a first receptacle housing cylindrical in shape and attached to one end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein; and a second receptacle housing cylindrical in shape and attached to the other end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 33 words
The holder as described in claim 1 wherein the first and second housings include a downwardly extending arm for engaging the sides of the center console and preventing lateral movement of the holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 46 words
The holder as described in claim 2 wherein the side members of the saddle and the downwardly extending arms attached to the housings are received on opposite sides of the upwardly extending sides of the console in a press fit for holding the drink holder thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 91 words
A dual drink holder adapted for receipt on an automobile center console, the console disposed between a driver and passenger seat, the holder comprising: a saddle contoured to span the width of the center console, the saddle including an angular-shaped indent adapted for receipt around a gear shift panel in the center console; a first receptacle housing attached to one end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein; and a second receptacle housing attached to the other end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 91 words
A dual drink holder adapted for receipt on an automobile center console, the console disposed between a driver and passenger seat, the holder comprising: a saddle contoured to span the width of the center console, the saddle including an angular-shaped indent adapted for receipt around a gear shift panel in the center console; a first receptacle housing attached to one end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein; and a second receptacle housing attached to the other end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 102 words
A dual drink holder adapted for receipt on an automobile center console, the console disposed between a driver and passenger seat, the holder comprising: a saddle contoured to span the width of the center console, the saddle being "U"-shaped and having a center member for receipt on top of the center console and upwardly extending side members for engaging the side of the console; a first receptacle housing attached to one end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein; and a second receptacle housing attached to the other end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 102 words
A dual drink holder adapted for receipt on an automobile center console, the console disposed between a driver and passenger seat, the holder comprising: a saddle contoured to span the width of the center console, the saddle being "U"-shaped and having a center member for receipt on top of the center console and upwardly extending side members for engaging the side of the console; a first receptacle housing attached to one end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein; and a second receptacle housing attached to the other end of the saddle for receiving an article or container therein.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1990-02-16 1990-08-18 1991-02-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1994-02-16 1994-08-18 1995-02-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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