Abstract: A cup holder assembly for a vehicle includes a cup holder having longitudinal ends. The cup holder assembly also includes a plurality of trammels operatively supported by interior structure of the vehicle and spaced longitudinally from each other for cooperating with the longitudinal ends. Each of the trammels has a bearing track to allow each of the longitudinal ends to be adjusted longitudinally to adjust a size of an opening formed between the cup holder and the interior structure to hold a container therein.

Abstract: A combination for use in a motor vehicle comprises a sealed housing containing a transponder circuit suitable for interacting with an automated toll gate system, a cover that coordinates with the motor vehicle in accordance with at least one prescribed criterion, and an engagement means affixed to the cover and configured for engaging the transponder housing such that the housing and cover are affixed to one another. A method for mounting such a transponder within an automobile is provided in which a cover is provided that coordinates with the automobile in accordance with at least one predetermined criterion, the cover is engaged to the transponder housing whereby the cover and transponder housing are affixed to one another, a location in the automobile is selected for mounting the transponder, and the cover and transponder are mounted to the automobile in a single action.

Abstract: A device holder for an electronic toll pass device for use in a vehicle. The device holder has a rear panel, a front panel, a base panel, and side plates. The base panel and side plates are connected to the front panel, base plate and rear panels and define an opening adapted to removably receive and retain an electronic toll pass device. Attached to the rear panel is a mounting apparatus for attaching the device holder to a vehicle. Attached to the front panel is a retaining device. The retaining device is adapted to store items including information cards, coin holders, eyeglasses, and papers.

Abstract: An automatic toll detector case, formed of flexible material, has sidewalls, front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and a folding cover. The cover folds so that an extended portion of the rear wall folds over the open top of the case to enclose the toll detector. The cover is fastened to the case by a hook and eye fastener. The case is mounted to the interior of the vehicle's windshield by suction cups attached to the flexible material of the case with an E clip.

Abstract: A modular utility carrier to mount to a folded-down windshield assembly of a vehicle has a body tray having a length, width and height, the body tray formed by side walls and a bottom wall forming an upward-facing cavity, and a plurality of attachment assemblies connected to the body and having each an attachment interface to provide a releasable attachment to the folded-down windshield. Various embodiments are taught as well as methods.

Abstract: A sectional receiver rack includes a main framework piece that is attached to a mounting surface of the personal recreational vehicle. The main framework may be flat and may be fashioned generally in the image of a cargo rack. The main framework may have mounting flanges for facilitating its connection to the recreational vehicle. The main framework has couplers along one or more portions of its periphery. The couplers enable the main framework to be joined to one or more auxilliary frame pieces that contain coupling members that mate with the couplers of the main framework. The auxilliary frame pieces may be removed, thereby exposing the couplers to which they were attached. The exposed couplers may be used for joining cargo unit to the main framework. Accordingly, the cargo units may be secured to the main framework by joining their attached coupling members to the couplers attached to the main framework.

Abstract: The cup holder comprises a single modular unit, and comprises an attachment means and a downward extending cup support. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a singular molded polymer plastic, or other rigid polymeric material that, for example, may be thermoformed. The cup holder and support mechanism is designed to mold to and attach to the top interior paneling of a vehicle door directly below the window.

Abstract: A general purpose bag to be used in a motor vehicle. The bag serves for receiving small objects, especially small waste, in motor vehicles. The bag includes at least one fixing element that is connected to a gear shift lever, a window crank or a holding projection that can be used to affix the bag.

Abstract: An automatic toll detector case, formed of flexible material, has sidewalls, front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and a folding cover. The cover folds so that an extended portion of the rear wall folds over the open top of the case to enclose the toll detector. The cover is fastened to the case by a hook and eye fastener. The case is mounted to the interior of the vehicle's windshield by suction cups attached to the flexible material of the case with an E clip.

Abstract: Detachable bottle and food holding subtrays and clamps for attaching onto the raised ridge edges on trays used in highchairs, strollers, booster chairs, and activity chairs. The clamps can be a single component having a curved upper flange for fitting about the raised ridge of the existing tray, and an upper bent flange having an end which abuts against a lower surface of the tray. Dual cylindrical bottle subtray holders and flat planar food subtray holders can snap onto the clamp leaving the bottles and food in the subtrays at a lower level than that of the tray out of reach of a sitting child. Another clamp has a general C-shape with either a screwable post or spring biased post locking the clamp to the raised edge of the existing tray. Another clamp has plural clip portions for attaching the subtray holders.

Abstract: A method for displaying information in a vehicle window. A first step involves providing a window display apparatus which includes a substantially planar body having a first face and a second face. The body has an integrally formed pocket with a transparent viewing window on one of the first face and the second face. A second step involves inserting a sheet having printed information into the pocket with the printed information visible through the transparent viewing window. A third step involves inserting the body into a window well of a vehicle with the transparent viewing window of the pocket against a window of the vehicle such that the printed information is visible through the window of the vehicle.

Abstract: A carrying rack is described for use as a pair in tandem for supporting elongated loads, such as lumber and piping. The rack comprises a rigid elongated member having an upper hook portion which fits over the bottom of a vehicle window frame or the top of a side box panel of a pickup truck. A lower trailing portion of the elongated member rests against the outside of a vehicle door or the side of the truck box. An intermediate support portion extends laterally from the elongated member and has a concavely curved support area for supporting a load.

Abstract: A device for removably holding and pressing a holder or carrier, supporting a graphics or textual display, against the interior of a raisable auto window by means of a leaf spring hooked over the top edge of the window and configured to exert force against the carrier when raised.

Abstract: An improved spill resistant beverage container holder for use on equipment such as bicycles and lawn mowers to provide easy access to the beverage. Being of the type having a body (99) for holding a beverage container, and a support arm (90) with an integral spring (96) and attachment clip (92). Clip (92) provides pivotal and removable attachment to a generally cylindrical bar and the entire holder is shaped so that it can be injection molded as a single piece in a single-action mold.

Abstract: A notepad and writing instrument holder, particularly adapted for mounting on a surface within the interior of an automobile, for example, includes one piece construction comprising a molded plastic structure with first and second members which are hinged together along a living hinge portion. One of the members nests within the other such that opposed side panels of each member cooperate to retain the two members in a fixed position relative to each other to provide a writing surface for a notepad which is adjustable to suit the writer's needs and position relative to the notepad holder. Ratchet teeth formed on one member cooperate with detent members formed on the other member. The notepad holder may be injection molded in a generally flat planar configuration and the two members are formed by folding circular sector shaped side panels of each member with respect to center panels of each member into their working positions.

Abstract: A cup holding device includes a main beverage container holding member, conformed to hold large heavy drinking cups, two support straps are connected to one side of the main cup holding member, one strap is connected at the top of the main cup holding member and the other strap is connected at the bottom of the main cup holding member, directly below the first strap. A hook member attached to the free end of each strap hold the main cup holding member in an upright position against a motor vehicles dash. These support straps are adjustable in length to allow for the several different makes and models of motor vehicles on the road today.

Abstract: A work-order clipboard is shown which can be suspended or mounted on the door window of a vehicle such as an automobile door window. The clipboard has a writing surface and an oppositely arranged, weather resistant pouch. Once mounted on a vehicle window, the writing surface of the clipboard is located within the vehicle interior and thus protected from the elements. The oppositely arranged pouch is positioned on the exterior of the vehicle window and can be used to store car keys or other objects in a convenient fashion.

Abstract: A foldable garment hanger capable of being selectively positioned between a folded position, to facilitate storage and carrying, and an expanded position to facilitate removable support of a garment thereon. Two body portions are pivotally attached to one another so as to be selectively positioned between the folded and expanded positions wherein each body portion includes an arm member having an arm extension for varying the length of the arm thereby making the hanger assembly adaptable for garments of various sizes and increasing a collapsibility thereof. A support assembly is secured to the body of the hanger assembly and is structured to support the hanger with a garment thereon in a depending, suspended position from a supporting structure such as within an automobile or like vehicle or other more conventional location.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus for attaching a vehicle accessory to a vehicle structure including a first bracket member, a second bracket member and an interfacing member for interfacing the first bracket with the second bracket. The first bracket member includes a base member having an opening extending therethrough, and a member for attachment to a vehicle structure. The second bracket includes a carriage member having at least one post member extending outwardly therefrom, and a member for attachment to a vehicle accessory. The interfacing member interfaces the post member with the opening of the first bracket, to, in turn, maintain at least a portion of the first bracket and at least a portion of the second bracket member in overlying abutment.

Abstract: A tray device for mounting in a vehicle. The tray device includes a tray top and a pair of legs pivotally coupled to the lower surface of the tray top. The legs are positioned adjacent one of the end edges of the tray top. A mounting member is coupled to another of the end edges of the tray top. The mounting member has a pair of spaced apart elongate arm portions and a cross portion extending between the arm portions of the mounting member. Each of the arm portions has a hooked upper end which is adapted for insertion into a slot of a door of a vehicle between a window of the door and an inner door panel of the door such that the mounting member is positioned adjacent the inner door panel of the door.

Abstract: A garment hanger suitable for hanging garments in an automobile. The hanger has a generally triangular open loop body and is adapted to be mounted on a window or an exit handle of an automobile. The garment hanger preferably has a plurality of dividers for supporting one or more garment hangers between adjacent dividers.

Abstract: A business card dispenser, mountable on an exterior surface of a vehicle used by a business person, stores business cards or other promotional materials and is accessible to prospective customers located in the vicinity of the vehicle so as to permit the prospective customers to remove promotional materials from the business card dispenser. The business card dispenser preferably includes 1) a base mountable on the vehicle, e.g, by adhesive strips and 2) a card holder mounted on the base and receiving the promotional materials. The card holder is preferably removably mounted on the base to permit its removal, thus preventing theft or damage to the card holder. The card holder also incorporates measures to protect the cards from the elements. Indicia preferably are provided on the vehicle in the vicinity of the business card dispenser to draw prospective customers' attention to the business card dispenser.

Abstract: An article holder for mounting in a vehicle includes a panel member carrying pockets and components for holding articles. Two hangers are connected to the panel member at the rear face thereof for supporting it selectively on vehicle structure edges of two different thicknesses for which reason, one hanger extends rearwardly a greater distance the other. The one hanger folds against the panel member rear face when the other hanger is being used to support the holder.

Abstract: A foldable garment hanger having two laterally disposed arm members and central hanger body assemblies, the latter connected to each other by a central vertically disposed hinge assembly. A loop member mounted to the central hinge assembly and a foldable handle assembly hingedly mounted to the central hanger body assemblies. The loop member and handle assembly are removably mounted to a hook member previously installed in the roof of a motor vehicle, and two supporting members located to both sides of the hook member to provide more stability to the garment hanger supporting the handle assembly. The handle assembly has another central hinge assembly located in the center between two hanger members. The handle assembly in an unfolded position is used to carry the garment hanger, and in a folded position permits the foldable garment hanger to be folded.

Abstract: A system for holding at least one bicycle onto the vertically-oriented rear lift gate of a passenger van includes an upper mount affixed to the upper portion of the lift gate and a lower mount affixed to the lower portion of the lift gate. The upper mount includes a quick release mechanism for clamping the front fork of a bicycle thereto, while the lower mount includes a mount surface for receiving the rear tire of a bicycle therein. A strap holds the tire onto the mount surface of the lower mount.

Abstract: An apparatus for vehicle distribution of solid insecticide-carrying pellets or briquets into bodies of water such as catch basins includes a bracket which is formed and adapted to be supported on the door of a vehicle with the window rolled down. Preferably, the bracket is positioned adjacent the vehicle operator's driving position. The bracket extends outside of the vehicle and has an opening therein. A funnel and a tube are positioned at a location to be accessible to the driver with the tube extending through the bracket opening. The relative sizes of the tube and the opening permit movement of the tube therein so that the vehicle operator may direct the tube to a desired location for application of an insecticide-carrying pellet or briquet. The funnel extends upwardly to a height relative to the bracket which permits the vehicle operator to place an insecticide-carrying pellet therein.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting bracket for securing a portable hand holdable appliance to a window extending vertically from a window sill. In detail, the bracket includes a plate having first and second side and top, bottom and side edges, and additionally, an attachment device to mount the appliance. A pair of suction cups are mounted on the first side of the plate horizontally spaced from each other in proximity to the top thereof. The bottom portion of the plate extends from the plane of the plate at an acute angle outwardly from the first side and terminates in a pointed edge. Thus the bracket can be secured to the surface by wedging the pointed edge between the window and sill and rotated thereabout so that the suction cups engage the window.

Abstract: A portable storage container has a primary contoured opening at one end with resilient straps spanning the opening for supporting a packaged fast food product and a secondary rectangular opening for receiving and storing the condiments accompanying the fast food. The opposing end provides for removably attaching the portable storage container to the automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A holder for supporting a plurality of business cards relative to a vehicle. The inventive device includes a base plate having a mounting assembly for coupling to a vehicle. A dispensing assembly projects from the base plate and supports a plurality of stacked business cards for individual reception by a person.

Abstract: A clothesline device includes two spaced apart arms that support several clotheslines therebetween for hanging laundry. Thumb-head bolts removably attach the arms to mounting plates which are permanently attached to the bed platform of a camper vehicle. The clothesline device is attached to the outside of the camper, so that the arms can be mounted far enough apart for supporting long clotheslines, which can be used for hanging a large number of garments. The supporting arms can be easily removed from the bed platform for storage by unscrewing the thumb-head bolts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable vehicle arm rest support system structured around a pair of nylon straps which anchor to a vehicle window frame. First ends of the nylon straps are inserted in the window frame between the glass and window gasket. The nylon straps extend down the interior door wall adjacent to the driver or passenger. Attached to the straps is a rest pad for resting the arm and a fully adjustable elbow rest which may be raised, lowered, tilted or removed. Either of these pads can be used as a side wall impact pad for protecting the driver or passenger. Each of the pads and the pouch are continuously adjustable vertically and horizontally, and are also tiltable. Also disclosed is a beverage container support and a padded pouch that is adjustably mountable on the straps. The straps also support a beverage holder and a padded pouch, useful for storing coins, gloves, eye glasses and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable vehicle arm rest support system structured around a pair of nylon straps which anchor to a vehicle window frame. First ends of the nylon straps are inserted in the window frame between the glass and window gasket. The nylon straps extend down the interior door wall adjacent to the driver or passenger. Attached to the straps is a rest pad for resting the arm and a fully adjustable elbow rest which may be raised, lowered, tilted or removed. Either of these pads can be used as a side wall impact pad for protecting the driver or passenger. Each of the pads and the pouch are continuously adjustable vertically and horizontally, and are also tiltable. Also disclosed is a beverage container support and a padded pouch that is adjustably mountable on the straps. The straps also support a beverage holder and a padded pouch, useful for storing coins, gloves, eye glasses and the like.