Method and apparatus for storing coins in a vehicle
US5449105A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R7/087
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for storing coins in a vehicle includes a housing adapted to be located in a vehicle. A carrier is movably connected with respect to the housing and includes a coinholder. The carrier is movable between a stored position inside the housing to conceal the coinholder and a use position outside the housing to expose the coinholder to a user. A spring and latch are provided to facilitate movement between the stored and the use positions. Responsive to a push from a user, a carrier travels from the stored position to the use position. The carrier may be returned from the use position to the stored position by a further push from the user. A method for providing coin storage in a vehicle is also contemplated.
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