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Article holder for use in a car door
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-18
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Granted: 1990-01-16
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Expires: 2008-10-18
Abstract
Abstract An article holder for use in a car door comprises an insertion portion to be inserted in the space between a door glass and an inside door, a lateral holding portion continuing from the insertion member fold at an outside bend line and having a reinforcing member for reinforcing the lateral holding portion, the lateral holding portion having further a support member which can be adjusted by selectively bending at any of the inside fold lines depending on the thickness of the inside door, a tab for fixedly positioning the support member, a longitudinal holding portion continuing from the lateral holding portion, a truncated disc member which is substantially in shape and extends between the lateral holding portion and the longitudinal holding portion, a lateral inside support member provided in the longitudinal holding portion and continuing from the truncated disc member. The article holder further includes a rubber engagement member at the outside fold lines provided between the insertion portion and the lateral holding portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Takeo Fujimoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
355 words
A collapsible article holder for use in a car door comprising: a strip of sheet material having an insertion portion, a lateral holding portion and a longitudinal holding portion; said insertion portion being adapted for insertion between a window and an inside surface of said car door and having an engagement member provided at a central portion thereof, said engagement member being defined by a plurality of cut-lines and a fold-line and adapted for engagement with said inside surface of said car door so as to force said insertion portion into contact with said window, said insertion portion being joined to said lateral holding portion through a plurality of fold-lines, said plurality of fold-lines serving as means for adjusting the location of said engagement member inside said car door; said lateral holding portion being adapted to extend in a lateral direction away from said car door and comprises a support member and a truncated disc member, said support member having at least one fold-line provided therein and a tab portion adapted for insertion into a slit provided in said lateral holding portion to fixedly secure said support member in a desired position, said support member additionally being adapted for engagement with an upper surface of said car door at a fold-line provided therein and support said lateral holding portion thereon, said truncated disc member being defined by fold-lines provided at a forward and rearward portion thereof and a plurality of cut-lines joining said fold-lines and adapted to form an opening in said lateral holding portion said truncated disc member being joined to said lateral holding portion at said forward portion fold-line when said truncated member is disposed in a vertical position, said lateral holding portion being joined to said longitudinal holding portion by a pair of fold-lines; said longitudinal holding portion having a lateral article support member defined therein, said lateral article support member being defined by said truncated disc rearward portion fold-line, at least one lateral article support member rearward portion fold-line and a pair of cut-lines and forming a lateral support surface when said truncated disc member is disposed in said vertical position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
355 words
A collapsible article holder for use in a car door comprising: a strip of sheet material having an insertion portion, a lateral holding portion and a longitudinal holding portion; said insertion portion being adapted for insertion between a window and an inside surface of said car door and having an engagement member provided at a central portion thereof, said engagement member being defined by a plurality of cut-lines and a fold-line and adapted for engagement with said inside surface of said car door so as to force said insertion portion into contact with said window, said insertion portion being joined to said lateral holding portion through a plurality of fold-lines, said plurality of fold-lines serving as means for adjusting the location of said engagement member inside said car door; said lateral holding portion being adapted to extend in a lateral direction away from said car door and comprises a support member and a truncated disc member, said support member having at least one fold-line provided therein and a tab portion adapted for insertion into a slit provided in said lateral holding portion to fixedly secure said support member in a desired position, said support member additionally being adapted for engagement with an upper surface of said car door at a fold-line provided therein and support said lateral holding portion thereon, said truncated disc member being defined by fold-lines provided at a forward and rearward portion thereof and a plurality of cut-lines joining said fold-lines and adapted to form an opening in said lateral holding portion said truncated disc member being joined to said lateral holding portion at said forward portion fold-line when said truncated member is disposed in a vertical position, said lateral holding portion being joined to said longitudinal holding portion by a pair of fold-lines; said longitudinal holding portion having a lateral article support member defined therein, said lateral article support member being defined by said truncated disc rearward portion fold-line, at least one lateral article support member rearward portion fold-line and a pair of cut-lines and forming a lateral support surface when said truncated disc member is disposed in said vertical position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An article holder for use in a car door according to claim 1, wherein a rubber engagement member is provided at the outside fold lines between the insertion portion and the lateral holding portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The collapsible article holder of claim 1, wherein said lateral holding portion has a reinforcing member provided on both sides thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
An article holder for use in a car door according to claim 3, wherein an adhesive tape having a releasable sheet is provided at outside fold lines between the insertion portion and the lateral holding portion, and at the backside of the reinforcing member.
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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) | 1993-01-15 | 1993-07-17 | 1994-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-07-17 | 1998-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-15 | 2001-07-17 | 2002-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |