Patent ID: 6062518
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A device for releasably retaining a cellular phone in a cup holder disposed in an automotive vehicle, the cup holder being configured to hold generally cylindrical beverage containers and having a generally circular cavity with a side wall, said device comprising:a base disposable at least partially within the cup holder, said base including a top portion and a first and a second downwardly extending gripping member, each of said gripping members being adapted for insertion into the circular cavity and configured for gripping the side wall of the cup holder said base further comprising a means for moving at least one of said gripping members relative to said top portion and to the other gripping member, said base further comprising an elongated extension which extends upwardly from said top portion of said base when said base is disposed in the cupholder, said extension having an upper end and a lower end; anda cellular phone retaining bracket supported by said upper end of said extension and configured for releasably retaining a cellular phone.