Patent ID: 8353403
Filing Date: 2013-01-15
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A cup/glass retaining plate assembly, comprising: a platform defining a circular opening which is sized to support a cup/glass extending entirely through the platform; a retaining clip or arm which is pivotably attached to the platform via a pivoting mechanism which is movable between a retaining position and a releasing position; a locking mechanism securable to the retaining clip or arm and configured to inhibit rotation or dislodgement of the clip or arm relative to the platform, wherein the opening opens along a portion or a periphery of the platform such that the cup/glass is secured within the opening and rests upon the clip or arm when the retaining clip or arm is in the retaining position whereby the pivoting mechanism and retaining clip or arm resides along the periphery of the platform such that the opening is obstructed, and wherein the retaining clip or arm is positionable in the releasing position once the cup/glass is removed from the opening.