Food storage receptacle for use in automotive vehicle
US4478052A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An insulated receptacle for holding beverage cans or other food items in the front seat compartment of an automotive vehicle. The receptacle has hangers for releasably mounting it in the vehicle, an air inlet for connection to a flexible hose leading from an air vent connected to the vehicle's air conditioning/heating system, and an air outlet for passing air from the interior of the receptacle. Can support members in the receptacle present upwardly-facing recesses for snugly receiving beverage cans.
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