Patent ID: 6439525
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B60N,Y10S

Abstract:
An assembly for holding a container, said assembly comprising:a structure including a top surface, a recess surface and a wall extending between said top surface and said recess surface, said wall defining a structure perimeter; a base defining a pivot point and a base perimeter, said base perimeter matching said structure perimeter, said base receivable by said recess surface such that said base rests on said recess surface; a lid pivotally secured to said base at said pivot point and movable between a closed position covering said base and an open position providing access to said base, wherein said lid comprises an interior surface and a member attached to the interior surface, and wherein an elongated slot is formed within the member; a stabilizing arm slidably connected to said lid, wherein said stabilizing arm comprises a portion that slidably communicates with said slot such that said stabilizing arm is movable between a retracted position when said lid is in said closed position and a stabilizing position when said lid is in said open position, said stabilizing arm configured to stabilize a container when the container is placed on said base; and a linkage extending between said stabilizing arm and said pivot point orienting said stabilizing arm when in each of said retracted and stabilizing positions.