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US 7,478,870 B2Granted
Device for securing items between two adjacent seats
AssigneeThule Organization Solutions, Inc.
InventorsEric S. Hassett, James Allen Bergh
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Abstract
A storage device is provided that secures a plurality of items commonly used by individuals in automobiles. More specifically, a device for securing a plurality of items that engages adjacent seats of an automobile is provided.
Claims17
A storage device adapted for selective engagement between
- a seating surface of two adjacent seats, comprising:
- a pocket adapted to receive and store a plurality of items;
- a panel defined by a hinge, a lower edge and lateral edges extending therebetween, said panel being rotatably interconnected to said pocket and having a first position of use wherein said panel extends downwardly from said pocket and a second position of use wherein said panel is positioned substantially adjacent to said pocket;
- a securing mechanism having a first end separated from a second end, each of said first end and said second end interconnected to said panel and adapted for operable engagement between the two adjacent seats;
- and
- a retention pin selectively interconnected to said panel that selectively engages said pocket to maintain said panel in said first position of use.
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A storage device adapted for positioning between horizontal seating surfaces of two vehicle seats, comprising:
- a storage compartment adapted for holding a handheld item;
- a panel defined by a hinge, a lower edge and lateral edges extending therebetween, said panel interconnected to a lower portion of said storage compartment and having a first position of use wherein said panel extends from said storage compartment and a second position for packaging, wherein said panel is rotated adjacent to said storage compartment;
- a securing mechanism having a first end separated from a second end to form a projection, each of said first end and said second end interconnected to said panel;
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- a retention pin selectively interconnected to said panel that selectively engages said storage compartment.
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A storage device adapted for use between seating surfaces of two automobile seats, comprising:
- a means for storing a handheld item;
- a means for insertion interconnected to said means for storing and having a first position of use wherein said means for insertion extends from said means for storing and a second position for packaging wherein said means for insertion is positioned adjacent to said means for storing;
- and
- a means for securing having a first end separated from a second end each of said first end and said second end interconnected to said means for insertion;
- and
- a means for stiffening selectively interconnected to at least one of said means for storing and said means for insertion that transitions to maintain said means for insertion in said first position of use.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.