Illuminated vehicle cup holder assembly
US8485680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/64
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illuminated cup holder assembly constructed in accordance with one aspect of the invention facilitates the ability to see the cup holder in darkness while also providing an aesthetically pleasing, uniformly illuminated cup holder. The cup holder assembly includes a cup receptacle having an annular outer wall configured to receive a cup. A flexible, resilient finger extends radially inwardly from the annular wall, wherein the finger is configured to engage the cup to inhibit the cup from inadvertent movement in the cup receptacle. The finger has a translucent portion configured in communication with a light source to allow light to be emitted from the light source through the translucent portion into the cup receptacle.
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