US5395084A
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Cup holder for automobile
Assignee: Suzuki Motor Corp
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Filing: 1993-05-28
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Granted: 1995-03-07
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Expires: 2013-05-28
Abstract
Abstract In a cup holder for an automobile which slidably holds a cup hold plate in a guide and has a spring mounted on the floor of the guide to press the cup hold plate against the ceiling of the guide, a means for preventing the tilting of the cup hold plate is provided on the lower surface of the cup hold plate so as to abut against the floor of the guide, or a means for preventing the tilting of the cup hold plate is provided on the guide so as to abut against the lower surface of the cup hold plate guide.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahiro Ikuma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/102; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A cup holder for an automobile comprising a guide and a cup hold plate slidable in said guide, said guide having a lower floor and an upper ceiling, said cup holder plate having a spring mounted on the floor of said guide to press said cup hold plate against the ceiling of said guide, said cup holder having a means for preventing the tilting of said cup hold plate, said cup hold plate having upper and lower surfaces, said means being formed on the lower surface of said cup hold plate to abut against the floor of said guide, said means being positioned to abut against the floor of said guide even when said cup hold plate is extending outwardly in a position to hold a cup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A cup holder for an automobile comprising a guide and a cup hold plate slidable in said guide, said guide having a lower floor and an upper ceiling, said cup holder plate having a spring mounted on the floor of said guide to press said cup hold plate against the ceiling of said guide, said cup holder having a means for preventing the tilting of said cup hold plate, said cup hold plate having upper and lower surfaces, said means being formed on the lower surface of said cup hold plate to abut against the floor of said guide, said means being positioned to abut against the floor of said guide even when said cup hold plate is extending outwardly in a position to hold a cup.
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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) | 1998-03-06 | 1998-09-05 | 1999-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-03-06 | 2002-09-05 | 2003-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-03-06 | 2006-09-05 | 2007-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |