Multicompartment console storage receptacle
US4809897A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/926
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multicompartment storage receptacle is disclosed configured to be mounted between the front seats of an automobile, having a lower compartment member providing large volume compartment, with an upper compartment member functioning as a lid hinged on one side to the lower compartment member. A locking cover for an upper storage compartment is hinged to the opposite side of the upper compartment member from the hinge to the lower compartment member to create an accordion-like unfolding allowing independent access to each compartment. The underside of the cover projects forwardly to be usable as a writing surface, while the top is recessed to form a tray storage space. Circular openings are formed in the upper compartment member at a location aligned with a secondary cavity in the lower compartment member adapted to receive beverage cans and the like disposed in the circular openings.
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