Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Complementary to vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-11
2001-07-03
Vidovich, Gregory M (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Complementary to vehicle
C224S539000, C224S564000, C224S929000, C248S311200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06253982
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to devices for securing portable articles such as compact disc (CD) players, cellular telephones, small televisions and the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many modern consumer electronic devices, such as CD players, can be utilized in motor vehicles. Frequently, the motor vehicle is equipped with a cigarette lighter, and power is supplied to the electronic device by a special adapter which plugs into the cigarette lighter. Audio devices such as CD players often are also provided with adapters to facilitate playing of CD's through a tape deck that is part of the vehicle's audio system. However, motor vehicles, in particular automobiles, frequently are not equipped with receptacles or mounting surfaces which can accommodate the electronic devices. As a result, the electronic devices cannot be secured within the motor vehicles, resulting in inconvenience for the vehicle operator as well as a potential safety hazard.
A need exists for a device that secures a portable electronic device, such as a CD player, within a motor vehicle but within easy reach of the vehicle operator.
SUMMARY OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a holder for releasably securing an article within a motor vehicle equipped with a center console. The holder includes a base, means for securing the base to the center console, and means for securing the article to the base. According to another aspect, methods for releasably securing an article within a motor vehicle are provided.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description. It is to be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the present invention, are given by way of illustration and not limitation. Many changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention may be made without departing from the spirit thereof, and the invention includes all such modifications.
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