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Articulated drink holder assembly for disabled persons

US6896231B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 2003
Grant dateMay 24, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drink holder for disabled persons with the holder being adapted to be secured to a chair, wheelchair, bed, wall, etc. A cup holder is mounted to the outer end of an articulated arm assembly with the assembly being adjustable to properly position the cup holder. When a cup or glass is placed in the cup holder, a disabled person may move his or her head to gain access to the straw extending from the cup or glass in the cup holder.

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