US4730760A
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Tray for auto passenger compartments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-08
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2006-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A tray for auto passenger compartments, in which a bracket is mounted at one end of a tray member, the bracket received in a slot recess extending into the one end of the tray member. The bracket sections form a hook-shaped portion with an end section adapted to be received into a window recess. The end of the tray is positioned against the door surface when the bracket is hooked to support the tray member, and an in-and-out adjustment of the bracket in the recess slot accommodates differing door configurations. The bracket sections are hinged together to allow folding for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Karen S. Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/007; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A tray adapted to be supported at one end on a door panel extending into an auto passenger compartment, said door of the type having a window recess, comprising: a generally planar, rectangular tray member; a bracket mounted on said one end of said tray member having a generally hook-shaped portion extending above and facing away from said tray member with a downwardly bent end section thereof insertable in said window recess, said bracket having a bottom section connected to said hook portion to extend beneath said tray member; a slot recess extending lengthwise into said one end of said tray member and receiving said bottom section of said bracket, said slot recess opening through said tray member so as to allow in-and-out movement of said hook shaped portion of said bracket therein, said bracket able to be adjusted in said slot to dispose the one end of said tray member against the surface of said door with said hook-shaped portion end section inserted in said window recess; and securement means for securing said bracket in any adjusted position in said slot recess, whereby said tray member may be supported in a level attitude by doors of varying configurations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A tray adapted to be supported at one end on a door panel extending into an auto passenger compartment, said door of the type having a window recess, comprising: a generally planar, rectangular tray member; a bracket mounted on said one end of said tray member having a generally hook-shaped portion extending above and facing away from said tray member with a downwardly bent end section thereof insertable in said window recess, said bracket having a bottom section connected to said hook portion to extend beneath said tray member; a slot recess extending lengthwise into said one end of said tray member and receiving said bottom section of said bracket, said slot recess opening through said tray member so as to allow in-and-out movement of said hook shaped portion of said bracket therein, said bracket able to be adjusted in said slot to dispose the one end of said tray member against the surface of said door with said hook-shaped portion end section inserted in said window recess; and securement means for securing said bracket in any adjusted position in said slot recess, whereby said tray member may be supported in a level attitude by doors of varying configurations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tray according to claim 1 wherein said bracket sections forming said hook-shaped portion include a normally vertical section attached to said bottom section, a horizontal section attaching said vertical section to said downwardly bent end section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tray according to claim 2 wherein said bracket sections are hinged together to allow folding together and down against said tray member thereof for storage thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tray according to claim 2 wherein said slot recess includes a guide track formed on the bottom of said tray member slidably receiving said bottom section of said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tray according to claim 1 wherein the other end of said tray member is curved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The tray according to claim 1 wherein said tray member is formed with a rim extending above the surface thereof and wherein at least one corner is formed by said rim, further including a curved protrusion located at said corner having an inside diameter tangent to the inside of said rim at said corner to provide a three point support for circular items.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tray according to claim 6 wherein said inside diameter is sized to accept beverage cans.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The tray according to claim 1 wherein said bottom section of said bracket is formed with a lengthwise slot, and said tray member has a downward extending protrusion extending through said slot, said protrusion having a threaded bore forward thereon and further including a threaded bolt received in said threaded bore in said protrusion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tray according to claim 4 wherein a plurality of stiffener ribs extend from the bottom of said tray member, and wherein two of said ribs form said guide track.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The tray according to claim 3 wherein a rim extends around the periphery of said tray member, and said slot recess, said rim tapered down along said recess to accommodate said folding down of said bracket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1991-03-15 | 1991-09-14 | 1992-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-15 | 1995-09-14 | 1996-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-15 | 1999-09-14 | 2000-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |