Vehicle cup holder with improved support member
US7413154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/103
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A holder for receiving and supporting an article includes a sidewall defining a cavity for receiving the article. At least one resiliently deformable support member is attached to the sidewall. The support member has a surface inwardly extending into said cavity. The surface is operable to support the article. The support member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion defines a convex surface and the upper surface defines one of a concave surface and a convex surface having a larger radius of curvature than the lower portion.
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