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Cup holder
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1993-05-03
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Granted: 1994-03-01
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Expires: 2013-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A cup holder includes a platform adapted to radially pivot outward from an inclined vehicle structure such that the platform when fully extended in the outward position is substantially horizontal. The platform includes a front wall portion and rear wall portion, and a retaining member connected between the front and rear wall portions forms an upper horizontal surface. A pair of side walls pivotally connected to the platform cooperate with the retaining member and platform to form a cavity for holding a beverage container.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas P. Tull
- 👤 John Vitkay
- 👤 Michael F. Wallis
- 👤 Stephen E. Muzzell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/102; B60N3/105; B60N3/108; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A cup holder for use with a vehicle, the cup holder mounted within a vehicle console for movement between a closed position within the vehicle console and an open position wherein the cup holder extends out of the vehicle console comprising: a bracket attached to the vehicle console; a platform pivotally attached to the vehicle console, said platform including a rear wall portion, and a front wall portion; a housing having a rod member outwardly biased and disposed within said housing, said housing connected to said bracket and said rod member connected to said platform; a retaining member forming an upper horizontal surface connected to said front wall and rear wall portions, said retaining member having a semi-circular recess in an edge thereof; an arcuate vertical side wall pivotally connected to said platform, said side wall and said retaining member forming a cavity for receipt of a beverage container; and a plurality of resilient members positioned adjacent the cavity such that various size beverage containers may be supported by said cup holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A cup holder for use with a vehicle, the cup holder mounted within a vehicle console for movement between a closed position within the vehicle console and an open position wherein the cup holder extends out of the vehicle console comprising: a bracket attached to the vehicle console; a platform pivotally attached to the vehicle console, said platform including a rear wall portion, and a front wall portion; a housing having a rod member outwardly biased and disposed within said housing, said housing connected to said bracket and said rod member connected to said platform; a retaining member forming an upper horizontal surface connected to said front wall and rear wall portions, said retaining member having a semi-circular recess in an edge thereof; an arcuate vertical side wall pivotally connected to said platform, said side wall and said retaining member forming a cavity for receipt of a beverage container; and a plurality of resilient members positioned adjacent the cavity such that various size beverage containers may be supported by said cup holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A cup holder mounted for movement comprising: a bracket attached to vehicle structure; a platform pivotally connected to the vehicle structure; and an actuation means interconnecting said bracket and said platform for moving said platform between a first, closed position wherein said platform is disposed within the vehicle structure and hidden from view and a second, open position wherein said platform is positioned outside of the vehicle structure; said actuation means comprising a housing and an outwardly biased rod member telescopingly disposed within said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A cup holder mounted for movement comprising: a bracket attached to vehicle structure; a platform pivotally connected to the vehicle structure; and an actuation means interconnecting said bracket and said platform for moving said platform between a first, closed position wherein said platform is disposed within the vehicle structure and hidden from view and a second, open position wherein said platform is positioned outside of the vehicle structure; said actuation means comprising a housing and an outwardly biased rod member telescopingly disposed within said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cup holder as set forth in claim 2 wherein said rod member is pivotally connected to said platform and said housing is pivotally connected to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cup holder as set forth in claim 3 wherein said actuation means includes a latch and release mechanism including a L-shaped pin member disposed on said housing and cooperating with a track on said rod member.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-02-28 | 2001-08-30 | 2002-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-02-28 | 2005-08-30 | 2006-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |