Cup holder adapter for mounting portable electronic devices in a vehicle console
US8061670B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0075
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cup holder adapter for mounting portable electronic devices supported by a mounting member having a windshield or dashboard mounting base in a conventional cup holder in a vehicle. The cup holder adapter apparatus includes a generally cup-shaped cup holder adapter receptacle that fits into an existing cup holder in the vehicle, and either or both of a flat disk or generally cylindrical height adapter support member removably supported in the adapter receptacle having a flat mounting surface facing the open top end of the adapter receptacle for mounting thereon the base of the mounting member supporting the portable electronic device.
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