Container holder

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1993-03-03

1993-11-09

Foss, J. Franklin

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224 4245R, 297194, A47K 108

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052595803

ABSTRACT:
A container holder is provided including a receptacle member adapted for mounting in a vehicle. A container holder member is pivotally mounted in the receptacle, and a pair of arms are pivotally mounted on the container holder member. One of the arms includes a downwardly extending protrusion that engages a catch on the receptacle member so that the arm is moved between an extended position and a retracted position as the container holder member is moved between an open use position and a closed storage position, respectively. The second arm is operably interconnected with the first arm so that it operates in tandem with the arm as the one arm is moved. A push-open latch, spring, and damper are operably attached to the container holder member so that the container holder member automatically opens in a smooth and aesthetic manner when the container holder member is pressed and released.

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Exhibits A1-A10 are nine photographs and a sketch of a Lexus cupholder, which cupholder was publicly shown in the U.S. by Lexus Corporation and is prior art.

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