Patent · US Expired

Cup holder for a motor vehicle

US6705580B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2002
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N3/106
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cup holder for securely retaining a container, the cup holder includes a body having a radially extending flange. A series of upwardly extending arms are attached to the flange and adapted for pivotal movement thereabout. A rotating member is interconnected to the series of arms whereby the arms inwardly extend and are configured to collectively expand and contract.

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