Patent ID: 6971618
Filing Date: 2005-12-06
Classification: B29C,B60N

Abstract:
1. A cupholder assembly adapted for use in a vehicle for supporting containers, the vehicle having a receiving aperture for receiving the cupholder assembly, the cupholder assembly comprising: a cupholder housing adapted for use in a vehicle and having an opening on one end adapted to accept; a cupholder tray adapted for slidable connection within said cupholder housing between storage and use positions; and a cupholder infinitely adjustable articulated arm unit adapted for permanent mounting on said cupholder tray, said cupholder infinitely adjustable articulated arm unit comprising; said cupholder infinitely adjustable articulated arm unit being molded of a first plastic composition having at least one living hinged articulating arm in a normally closed position covered by an over-molding of a second plastic of a different composition than said first plastic providing a spring closing action to said at least one living hinged articulating arm when it is pivoted out of said normally closed position.