Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Bracket connected to vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-16
2001-03-06
Moy, Joseph M. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Bracket connected to vehicle
C224S926000, C224S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06196434
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to motor vehicle accessories and more particularly relates to devices for holding open beverage containers in motor vehicles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, drivers and their passengers have frequently utilized the convenience of fast-food restaurants and their drive-up lanes, only to be immediately faced with the problem of where to put their food while they continue to drive. Typically, they need an arrangement in which the food is readily accessible to facilitate safe and easy consumption while the vehicle is being operated and at the same time, minimize food and beverage spills.
Door/window-mounted cup holders have enjoyed considerable success in recent years. However, they typically are unable to hold food items in addition to the beverage containers. U.S. Pat. No. 4,813,582 shows a food and beverage tray which is capable of holding both food and beverages, but with its dedicated space for food storage adjacent to the beverage container, it may be too bulky and awkward for many people and many vehicles.
Consequently, there exists a need for an improved device which is capable of retaining both beverage containers and food while the vehicle is in operation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a food and beverage holder for motor vehicles which is compact.
It is a feature of the present invention to include a stowable pull-out drawer or tray for food or beverage items.
It is an advantage of the present invention to increase the capability of the device to retain food and beverage items while maintaining a compact overall size when stowed.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a design which is flexible to accommodate various food and beverage items.
It is another feature of the present invention to include an additional cup-holder receiving member stowed in the pull-out drawer which can be deployed to either retain an additional beverage container or food items such as a hamburger and French fries and even dipping sauce.
It is another advantage of the present invention to achieve a compact stable and versatile device which can accommodate various fast-food menu selections.
The present invention is an apparatus for retaining food and beverages for consumption in a motor vehicle which is designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs, produce the previously stated objects, include the above-listed features, and achieve the already articulated advantages.
Accordingly, the present invention is a container for receiving beverage containers having a pull-out tray or drawer for receiving and retaining additional beverage containers or food items and a means for coupling the device to an interior portion of a motor vehicle which is accessible to the driver and/or its occupants.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4813582 (1989-03-01), Henricksen et al.
patent: 5294026 (1994-03-01), McGirt
Angran John J.
Angran Lori A.
Moy Joseph M.
Simmons Perrine Albright & Ellwood PLC
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