Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Complementary to vehicle
Patent
1994-07-05
1996-02-06
Sholl, Linda J.
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Complementary to vehicle
224556, 224553, 224564, 224926, 2483112, B60R 700
Patent
active
054890551
ABSTRACT:
A cup holder for use in various locations within the interior of a automobile includes a planar member, and a gimbal mechanism attached to the planar member which includes a C-shaped support member, and a cup retaining member. The planar member may be inserted and secured in various compartments, including the ashtray and glove compartment. The C-shaped member is pivotally mounted to the planar member, and the cup retaining member is pivotally mounted between the arms of the C-shaped member. Once mounted in the automobile, a container may be secured in the up right position within the automobile. An alternative embodiment includes a window attaching portion which allows the device to mounted from an automobile passenger window. Another alternative embodiment includes a cylindrical support base which allows the cup holder to be mounted in a cigarette lighter socket. Another embodiment includes a cup with pins attached for pivotally mounting the cup on the C-shaped member.
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Litman Richard C.
Sholl Linda J.
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