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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422184 | Universally positionable platform for beverage holder A positionable platform for use with a conventional beverage holder, the universally positionable platform including a first cup-shaped portion sized to fit within a conventional beverage holder; and a second substantially rigid cup-shaped portion coupled to the fir... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7413244 | Container holder A container holder typically including a concave portion which is formed on an outside of a utility vehicle and which is configured to be positioned forward of a driver's seat. A container may be put into or taken out of the container holder. The container holder ha... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7393037 | Convenient storage solutions in cargo area A vehicle cargo storage system includes a plurality of bins, trays, tracks, and covers. The tray is received within one of the bins and is movable from a normal retracted position into an extended loading/unloading position so as to place the tray in a more convenie... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7353930 | Bi-directional friction clutch or brake assembly for transmissions A clutch assembly 10 for use in a housing 26 has a race surface 32 and includes a shaft 13; an output structure 11; a cam 16; and a clutch plate 18. Follower structure 28 is associated with the cam. An input st... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7328825 | Secured dynamic storage compartment for vehicle door This application is directed to a dynamic storage compartment for modifying the interior space of a vehicle, either as originally equipped or as an after-market modification, so as to provide a means for providing enhanced storage capacity for a vehicle which is cha... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322500 | Hand tool for motor vehicle A motor-vehicle center console has a wall formed with a recess. A hand tool, for instance an ice scraper, screw driver, bottle opener, or flashlight, is adapted to fit with the recess and is formed with a throughgoing hole. Latches releasably secure the tool in the ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7243892 | Articulated mount A mounting system for a display such as a flat panel computer monitor or television includes a linkage of individual elements which are pivotally connected together with adjustable drag tapered bearings. Each tapered bearing allows individual elements to pivot with ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7216912 | Structure of storage section for saddle-ridden type vehicle A storage section structure of a saddle-ridden type vehicle for ensuring adequate storage capacity and allowing the storage workability to be increased while making it possible to improve the external appearance. A storage indent is indented downwardly and is provid... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7172164 | Modular accessory holder A receiver and plate for removably mounting devices to a surface on a boat or other vehicle. The receiver's top surface opens into a vertical slot with tapering side walls. The separate plate slides into this slot. The separate plate has corresponding side walls tha... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165702 | Cargo mount system for utility vehicles A cargo retention system is provided that allows the operator of a vehicle removably and securely fasten a cargo module to a vehicle. A guide is provided for aligning the cargo module within the retention system and aiding in the securing of the cargo to the vehicle... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7118017 | Penetration resistant trunk pack for police vehicles A trunk organizer for the trunk cavity of a police vehicle that forces the orientation of long, stiff items typically carried within the trunk cavity of police vehicles into a transversely extending orientation. The transverse orientation of these items typically fo... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104580 | Floor console A low profile floor console for a vehicle includes a pair of end walls. In a lowered position, the console permits pass through between two spaced apart vehicle seats. When raised, fabric or netting attached, together with the end walls define a storage area. In the... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090183 | Gimbaled and adjustable beverage holder An improved cup holder is disclosed that is fully adjustable and gimbaled and also insulates the beverage it is holding. One embodiment of an adjustable cup holder according to the present invention, comprises an outer cup and an inner cup. The inner cup is arranged... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086556 | Two-piece juice box holder An adjustable two-piece juice box holder used for holding juice boxes and the like and preventing spillage when the box is opened and a straw is inserted into an opening in the top of the box and the liquid contents therein is consumed. The holder includes a bottom ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7063367 | Pocket structure in slide door A pocket structure which is a door pocket provided at a slide door in a van type vehicle, and which makes it possible to facilitate removal of small articles and makes it possible to reliably store large-sized books and the like is provided. A pocket opening ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7051825 | Structure for installing high-voltage equipment component to vehicle A high-voltage equipment component is disposed in a recessed accommodating portion which is formed on a vehicle body floor in such a manner as to be recessed downwardly. The high-voltage equipment component is accommodated in the recessed accommodating portion in a ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051985 | Drawer device A drawer device or container holder includes a member disposed in a closed position to be able to draw into an open position, a driving device attached to the member to move the member between the closed position and the open position, and a sensing device for sensi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036700 | Multi-purpose holder installed in a vehicle A multi-purpose holder for supporting an object in a vehicle includes a body structured and configured to receive an object. A support member is provided for supporting the object, and is vertically movably mounted relative to the body. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6971698 | Storage pocket assembly for a vehicle door trim panel A vehicle trim component defining a storage pocket for mounting on a door panel is formed from first and second portions integrally attached to one another by a living hinge, to initially form a clamshell-type structure. The first portion defines a back wall of the ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6951480 | Mobile device battery charger mounting unit Cellular telephone mounting unit for a vehicular battery charger that supports and retains a cellular telephone onto a vehicle battery charger while the cellular telephone battery is charging. One variation of the mounting unit includes a semi-circular member having... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6926348 | Reversible vehicle load floor with basin A vehicle includes an enclosed cargo area having a floor with a recessed area. A reversible load floor covers the recess, and includes a first, substantially flat surface and a second surface with a perimetric wall projecting therefrom. The reversible load floor is ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926332 | Articulating storage compartment Disclosed is a low cost articulating map pocket or storage compartment that requires few manufacturing steps. The articulating map pocket provides for a closed locking detent feature and in one preferred embodiment a full open locking detent feature also. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923686 | Rotatable onboard mobile phone charger A mobile phone charger includes a connector having a connection tip formed on a first distal end of the connector and adapted for electrical connection with an onboard cigarette lighter socket and multiple adjusting holes defined in a second distal end opposite to t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6874667 | Vehicle cargo management system A cargo management system of this invention includes a deep well storage area beneath a cargo floor, which well may be horizontally and/or vertically divided and which preferably includes a plurality of doors to access the well. In the illustrated embodiment, the ma... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6866319 | Depositing compartment in a vehicle A depositing compartment in a vehicle, having a lid covering a depositing opening and having a depositing bowl arranged in the depositing compartment which is accessible by swivelling open the lid. One releasable lock respectively is arranged at least between the de... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6860415 | Television mounting device for use in an automobile A television mounting device for use in an automobile comprises a carrier, a platform, and two belt connectors. The television is enclosed in the carrier that can be in the form of a tote with rigid bottom and side walls. The rigid bottom wall is fixed to the platfo... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6786374 | Device for the fixation of dimensionally stable suitcases A device for the fixation of dimensionally stable suitcases, for example, for the cargo space of a motor vehicle. Receiving tracks are provided in a cargo space floor, which tracts are associated with securing means for the suitcases, corresponding securing elements... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6752304 | Rear cargo storage assembly A removable storage tray frame (20) which is insertable into a storage compartment (16) in the floor (14) of a vehicle (10) is provided. The storage tray frame (20) has at least one door (24) which is capable of being rotate... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6708856 | Automotive tool tray and support assembly An automotive tool tray and support assembly that can be removably engaged with and affixed to the hood-latch mechanisms of automobiles having rear-raising engine hoods. The support assembly comprises two hollow support members, with an extendable insert movably dis... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6695136 | Automobile case cigarette with electric lighter An automobile cigarette case with electrical lighter for dispensing lit cigarettes to the driver of an automobile, having a substantially rectangular case housing which is selectively mountable on the dashboard of an automobile. The case housing contains ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6637795 | Combination of a vehicle door and a storage box In a combination of a motor-vehicle door, in particular, that of a passenger car or commercial vehicle, and a storage box that is used to accommodate utensils, objects, etc., the storage box has a shell, which includes a lower segment and an upper segment... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6601899 | Multi-functional cargo bed assembly A multi-functional cargo bed liner assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle includes a first side wall and a second side wall disposed in a transversely spaced relationship, and an integrally formed guide track in the first and second side walls. The cargo b... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6595397 | Storage container attachment device A storage container includes an attachment device for detachably mounting the storage container to a utility vehicle. The attachment device includes a mounting bar and a pair of bolts or support elements. The mounting bar projects rearwardly from a rear w... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6510973 | Coin case for automobile A coin case for an automobile includes: a casing to be attached to a vehicle end, the casing being formed with a plurality of independent cylindrical chambers to be sortingly loaded with a plural kind of coins; and a coin tray connected to a side end port... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6331027 | Removable vehicle seat headrest storage in a trim panel socket A headrest storage structure 10 for securely and efficiently storing a headrest 16 of a vehicle seat 14 when the seat 14 is not in use. The structure includes a socket assembly 60 which is operatively disposed within a trim panel 18 of a vehicle 12 and wh... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6253982 | Automobile CD player holder A holder for releasably securing an article within a motor vehicle equipped with a center console includes a base, means for securing the base to the center console, and means for securing the article to the base.... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6126188 | Unihitch assembly The present invention 10 discloses a trailer hitch extension member 20 mountable on a conventional rear box end receiver trailer hitch mounting arm 14. The extendable rotatable hitch/trailer coupling device 10 which communicates between a conventional veh... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6106053 | Rotomolded luggage container with perimetrical T-slot A vehicle and luggage box assembly (40) includes a vehicle (42) and a luggage box (44). The luggage box (44) includes an open-ended chamber (61) with a flange (62) that extends perimetrically around an open end (49). A perimetrical chamber (66) is molded ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6056175 | Mobile phone housing for a vehicle In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an installation device for a vehicle is disclosed which in particular is for the releasable mounting of a handheld mobile phone. The installation device is designed with a housing (2) which is ope... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5992719 | Expandable storage enclosure for open loadbed pickup truck The left and right side panels of a portable storage enclosure are intersected by window openings through which left and right side support members can be extended laterally into engagement with the load deck sidewalls of a pickup truck. The storage enclo... | 11/30/1999 |
