US5941491A
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Holding device for drinks containers
Assignee: FISCHWERKE ARTUR FISCHER & Co KG GmbH
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Filing: 1997-09-11
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Granted: 1999-08-24
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Expires: 2017-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A holding device for drink containers to be arranged in a central console of a car in front of a gear-changing or gear-selecting lever, has a holder having a linear guide and extendable from a pushed-in basic position into an extended holding position, the holder having a receptacle for insertion of a drink container, the linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of the holder to a side during an extending movement of the holder from the pushed-in basic position to the extended holding position.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernd Plocher
- 👤 Martin Kruse
- 👤 Michael Sinner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/105; B60N3/106; B60N3/102; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A holding device for drink container to be arranged in a central console of a car in front of a gear-changing or gear-selecting lever, the holding device comprising a holder having a linear guide and extendable from a pushed-in basic position into an extended holding position, said holder having a receptacle for insertion of a drink container, said linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of said holder to a side guide during an extending movement of said holder from said pushed-in basic position extended holding position, said linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of said holder downwards during the extending movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A holding device for drink container to be arranged in a central console of a car in front of a gear-changing or gear-selecting lever, the holding device comprising a holder having a linear guide and extendable from a pushed-in basic position into an extended holding position, said holder having a receptacle for insertion of a drink container, said linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of said holder to a side guide during an extending movement of said holder from said pushed-in basic position extended holding position, said linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of said holder downwards during the extending movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A holding device as defined in claim 1, wherein for an insertion of a drink containers, said receptacle has a holding arm arranged on said holder so that it can be moved outwards to a side and which, together with said holder, grips around a drink container inserted in said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A holding device as defined in claim 2, wherein said holding arm is formed so that it can be moved outwards from said holder to a side to which said holder swivels during extension into said holding position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A holding device as defined in claim 1, wherein said linear guide includes a stationary guide track extending at an angle to a direction of the extending movement of said holder, and a guide element provided on said holder and engaging in said stationary guide track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A holding device as defined in claim 1, wherein said linear guide has a guide track extending at an angle to a direction of the extending movement of said holder, and a stationary guide element engaging in said guide track.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A holding device as defined in claim 1, and further comprising spring means cooperating with said holder so as to extend said holder into said extended holding position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A holding device as defined in claim 1, wherein said holder is formed so that it is narrower than a diameter of the drink containers insertable into said receptacle of said holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
A holding device for drink container to be arranged in a central console of a car in front of a gear-changing or gear-selecting lever, the holding device comprising a holder having a linear guide and extendable from a pushed-in basic position into an extended holding position, said holder having a receptacle for insertion of a drink container, said linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of said holder to a side guide during an extending movement of said holder from said pushed-in basic position extended holding position, said linear guide being formed as a three-point guide.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
A holding device for drink container to be arranged in a central console of a car in front of a gear-changing or gear-selecting lever, the holding device comprising a holder having a linear guide and extendable from a pushed-in basic position into an extended holding position, said holder having a receptacle for insertion of a drink container, said linear guide being formed so that it causes a swivelling movement of said holder to a side guide during an extending movement of said holder from said pushed-in basic position extended holding position, said linear guide being formed as a three-point guide.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-08-23 | 2003-02-22 | 2003-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-08-23 | 2007-02-22 | 2007-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-08-23 | 2011-02-22 | 2011-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |