Swinging utility vessel holder
a technology for utility vessels and holders, which is applied in the direction of washing stands, machine supports, other domestic objects, etc., can solve the problems of not allowing the container to sway independently of the holding device, and failing to prevent the liquid inside the cup from splashing ou
Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-04
WARD PHYLLIS A
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"The present invention is an improved vessel holder for use in moving vehicles. It includes a device for holding and securing a vessel, which can swing freely. The holder also has a pivoting device that allows the holder to move and swivel, and an affixing device that can attach the holder to a fixed surface. This invention provides a more convenient and secure way to hold vessels in vehicles."
Problems solved by technology
As with other container holding devices, this container holding device does not allow the drink container to sway independently of the holding device.
The cause of these results is due to motion of the vehicle.
Generally, cup holders retain or hold the cup in a somewhat stationary position; thus, they fail to prevent the liquid inside the cup from splashing out.
As a result, if the moving vehicle were to make a wide or fast turn, either the cup would tip over or the liquid would spill or splash out of the cup.
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[0013] Other advantages of the present invention are readily appreciated, as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0014]FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the present invention hangs from a dashboard of an automobile;
[0015]FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016]FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention being utilized within a center console unit; and
[0017]FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention.
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[0018] Generally, the present invention is a free-swinging or swaying vessel holder that can be used in a moving vehicle. The present invention is an improvement over other cup holders of the prior art in that it swings and / or sways back and forth and / or side to side with the motion of the moving vehicle. As a result, any liquid...
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A vessel holder including a free-swinging receiving and holding device for holding and securing a vessel. A free-swinging vessel holder including a receiving and holding device for holding and securing a vessel, a pivoting device operatively attached to the receiving and holding device for pivoting and swiveling the receiving and holding device and allowing free-swinging of the receiving and holding device, and an affixing device operatively connected to the pivoting device for affixing the receiving and holding device to a fixed surface.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 625,055, filed Nov. 4, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle accessories and specifically towards a holder or retainer for vessels and the like. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] There are numerous types of cup holders known to those of skill in the art. Generally, these cup holders are utilized in moving vehicles. The cup holders vary in design, size, and shape. Further, the cup holders can be utilized in various settings such as automobiles. However, the cup holders can always be improved. [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,071,096 discloses a drink container stabilizing device that normally rests upon a relatively horizontal surface. The device only prevents the entire drink container from ...
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IPC IPC(8): A47K1/08
CPCB60N3/103
Inventor WARD, PHYLLIS A.
Owner WARD PHYLLIS A