Patent · US Expired

Tube mounted telephone handset in an armrest

US5627891A · kind A · utility

7Cited by
3References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1995
Grant dateMay 6, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0047
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage assembly for an electronic device, such as a telephone handset. The storage assembly is comprised of a tube housing, carrier tray and tray locking mechanism. The tube housing receives a telephone handset forcing the carrier tray to the full aft and locked position. At this point, the telephone handset is completely stored inside the tube housing. A push-button release mechanism provides the ability for the user to eject the telephone handset from the tube when needed. The entire tube housing is designed to fit in the armrest of a seat on an airplane, train, car or any other desired seat. This allows storage of the telephone handset while maximizing the available space immediately around the seat used for other purposes.

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