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Automotive armrest with cupholder

US5150946A · kind A · utility

38Cited by
10References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 1990
Grant dateSep 29, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N3/101
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An armrest assembly (10, 110, 210) is provided for pivotal attachment to an automotive seat (16). The armrest assembly (10, 110, 210) includes a cellular foam armrest pad (26, 126, 226) and an armrest cover (28, 128, 228) disposed about the armrest pad (26, 126, 226). The assembly (10, 110, 210) further includes a receptacle (46, 146, 246) for receiving and supporting a beverage container (C) and which is formed of a pliable, vacuum formable vinyl material to maintain the "soft touch" characteristic of the armrest assembly (10, 110, 210). A method is also provided for making the armrest assembly (10, 110, 210).

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