Container for use in a vehicle

Abstract

A container for storing items in a vehicle. The container includes a base and a plurality of planar surfaces affixed to the base and extending up toward an open upper end. The planar surfaces taper inwardly with the base having a width greater than a width of the upper end. The plurality of planar surfaces and base surround an interior area for storing items. The container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface because of the wide base. The container may also have curved walls and a circular base. In addition, the container may include a device for retaining a beverage container in the interior area. The container may also include a plurality of divider walls for dividing the interior area into separate storage areas.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to containers. Specifically, and not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to a container for use within a vehicle.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]With the increased use of vehicles in our country, it is very common for drivers and their passengers to spend a considerable amount of time in their vehicles. Most vehicles provide accommodations for the comfort of the occupants of the vehicle. Most occupants carry many items which they wish to store in the vehicle, such as sunglasses, beverages, cell phones, tissue, etc. However, in many cases, the vehicles do not provide sufficient storage facilities to carry the wide variety of items. Currently, many vehicles include a storage area located between the driver and front seat passenger. In addition, many vehicles include beverage holders in the vehicle. However, many of these vehicles, although providing some of these ameniti...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a container for storing items in a vehicle. The container includes a base and a plurality of planar surfaces affixed to the base and extending up toward an open upper end. The planar surfaces taper inwardly with the base having a width greater than a width of the upper end. The plurality of planar surfaces and base surround an interior area for storing items. The container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface because of the wide base.

Problems solved by technology

However, in many cases, the vehicles do not provide sufficient storage facilities to carry the wide variety of items.

However, many of these vehicles, although providing some of these amenities, only provide limited storage area to hold the occupants' items.

In addition, although many of these vehicles include beverage holders, the holders are located in inconvenient or insufficient numbers for the occupants.

Although occupants find the storage facilities insufficient for their needs, the occupants merely attempt to find any place in the vehicle to hold their various items.

However, if the vehicle stops or turns suddenly, the beverage may tip over.

In addition, occupants of the vehicle may place their sunglasses in various nooks in the vehicle, but run the risk of misplacing their items.

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