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Three-stage dual cup holder

US5634621A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateJun 3, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S224/926
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cup holder apparatus (10) is moveable between various vertical heights and width dimensions to selectively receive beverage containers (12) of different sizes. The apparatus (10) includes a housing (14) having a cavity (24) with a base (16) support therein and a gap formed therebetween. A pair of opposing support members (26) are positioned within the gap in the stowed position and are moved vertically upwardly and horizontally outwardly through at least two positions of different height and horizontal spacing.

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