Abstract: A collapsible cup holder for an automobile comprises a base, a tray slidably supported on the base and slidable between an extended position, wherein the tray extends laterally outward from the base, and a recessed position, wherein the tray is recessed within the base, and a cup support slidably supported on the tray and slidable between an open position relative to the tray, wherein the cup support and the tray define a space adapted to removably receive a beverage container, and a closed position relative to the tray, wherein when the tray is moved from the extended position to the recessed position, the cup support is adapted to move from the open position to the closed position, and to fit within the base in an overlapping relationship with the tray.

Abstract: A stowage compartment for a vehicle includes a bin, a bin frame, and a door assembly. The bin includes an opening and an interior compartment. The bin frame comprises an opening, a first and second door guide, and a first and second latch feature. The door assembly is capable of locking in a closed position as well as an open position. The door is able to be operated by one hand.

Abstract: A stowage compartment for a vehicle includes a bin, a bin frame, and a door assembly. The bin includes an opening and an interior compartment. The bin frame comprises an opening, a first and second door guide, and a first and second latch feature. The door assembly is capable of locking in a closed position as well as an open position. The door is able to be operated by one hand.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a phone charger assembly that may include a housing assembly that may include a retainer body, a housing, a housing liner, a vent, and trim which may be constructed and arranged to house a cell phone. The housing may be dimensioned to store a multitude of cellphones in a vertical position. The phone charger assembly may further include a pawl assembly that may include a pawl ratchet, a plurality of screws, a pawl, and a release wherein the pawl assembly is constructed and arranged to raise and lower the housing within the phone charge assembly. Additionally, the phone charger assembly may include a gear rail assembly which may include at least one gear rail and at least one dampener. The gear rail assembly and pawl assembly may be constructed and arranged to raise and lower the housing within the phone charge assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable device positioner is configured for storage and access of a variety of devices, each having a back, a first end, a second end, and a length. The device positioner includes a bin, a tray, and an end rest. The tray is disposed inside the bin and has a back rest surface. The tray is positioned such that the back rest surface supports the backs of the devices. The end rest is operatively connected to one of the bin and the tray. The end rest has an end rest surface configured to support the first ends of the devices. The end rest is movable to and lockable in a selected position to accommodate the lengths of the devices such that the second ends of the devices protrude from both the tray and the bin for easy hand access when the devices are stored in the adjustable device positioner.

Abstract: An adjustable device positioner is configured for storage and access of a variety of devices, each having a back, a first end, a second end, and a length. The device positioner includes a bin, a tray, and an end rest. The tray is disposed inside the bin and has a back rest surface. The tray is positioned such that the back rest surface supports the backs of the devices. The end rest is operatively connected to one of the bin and the tray. The end rest has an end rest surface configured to support the first ends of the devices. The end rest is movable to and lockable in a selected position to accommodate the lengths of the devices such that the second ends of the devices protrude from both the tray and the bin for easy hand access when the devices are stored in the adjustable device positioner.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a phone charger assembly that may include a housing assembly that may include a retainer body, a housing, a housing liner, a vent, and trim which may be constructed and arranged to house a cell phone. The housing may be dimensioned to store a multitude of cellphones in a vertical position. The phone charger assembly may further include a pawl assembly that may include a pawl ratchet, a plurality of screws, a pawl, and a release wherein the pawl assembly is constructed and arranged to raise and lower the housing within the phone charge assembly. Additionally, the phone charger assembly may include a gear rail assembly which may include at least one gear rail and at least one dampener. The gear rail assembly and pawl assembly may be constructed and arranged to raise and lower the housing within the phone charge assembly.

Abstract: A lock-out device is provided for a vehicle compartment having a lid. The lock-out device allows a closed compartment lid to remain closed during an acceleration event, without the use of a latch. The lock-out device includes a pivoted drive member operatively connected to the lid and rotatable between two positions, a first drive position that closes the lid and a second drive position that opens the lid. The device includes a pivoted lock member rotatable between a rest position and a lock-out position. A lock biasing member is provided to bias the lock member toward the rest position. The lock member rotates to the lock-out position in response to the acceleration force overcoming a biasing force of the lock biasing member. The lock member in the lock-out position is configured to lock the drive member in the first drive position.

Abstract: A lock-out device is provided for a vehicle compartment having a lid. The lock-out device allows a closed compartment lid to remain closed during an acceleration event, without the use of a latch. The lock-out device includes a pivoted drive member operatively connected to the lid and rotatable between two positions, a first drive position that closes the lid and a second drive position that opens the lid. The device includes a pivoted lock member rotatable between a rest position and a lock-out position. A lock biasing member is provided to bias the lock member toward the rest position. The lock member rotates to the lock-out position in response to the acceleration force overcoming a biasing force of the lock biasing member. The lock member in the lock-out position is configured to lock the drive member in the first drive position.