Patent · US Expired

Vehicle cupholder for mugs and the like

US6123307A · kind A · utility

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17References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1997
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N3/102
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A center console having a storage compartment and an access opening with a lid pivotally attached to the storage compartment for closing the opening. A cupholder is attached to the front of the storage compartment and includes a plastic body portion having three generally cylindrical, recessed cup-receiving portions. Two of the cup-receiving portions are joined by a recessed channel portion capable of receiving a handle of a mug received in one of at least two cup-receiving portions.

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