Collapsible cup holder

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the collapsible cup holder showing a new ornamental design therefor;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the collapsible cup holder in an alternative open orientation;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the collapsible cup holder shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Foreign Patent Documents
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Other references
  • Cobbs Lifestyle Accessories, Marketing Brochure, Cobbs Manufacturing Company, 1996, pp. 8 and 9 describing adjustable drink holders. Cobbs Lifestyle Accessories, Marketing Brochure, Cobbs Manufacturing Company, 1997, p. 7 describing adjustable drink holders.
Patent History
Patent number: D431423
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 15, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 3, 2000
Assignee: Cobbs Manufacturing Company (Des Moines, IA)
Inventors: Patrick L. Ohm (Norwalk, IA), Jerome J. Hartmann (Carlisle, IA), Michael Thuma (Des Plaines, IL), Tomas Matusaitis (Chicago, IL), David Brown (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Terry A. Wallace
Law Firm: Dick and Harris
Application Number: 0/107,885
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/7620
International Classification: 0706;