Container holder
US8191847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container holder includes a cylindrical opening, having a side wall with a movable section which extends between a raised position, completing a cylindrical support for a container, and a lowered position providing a notch for receiving a handle of a cup. In one embodiment, a pair of adjacent cup holders are provided with a movable section extending between them. In a preferred embodiment, the movable section includes a push-push latch such that it can be pressed downwardly and remain in a retracted position for use with a handle-including container and, upon pushing a second time, is raised to accommodate a cylindrical container. In another embodiment, a damper mechanism is provided to control the motion of the movable section. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a peripheral seal near the movable section is provided to reduce or eliminate the effect of any fluid spilled on the control mechanism.
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