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Article holder

Assignee: Regina Coeli Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1990-04-18
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Granted: 1993-03-23
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Expires: 2010-04-18
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Abstract

Abstract An article holder which is generally of an S-shaped cross section and includes an upper slot for receiving an edge portion of a vehicle sun visor and a lower slot for receiving an article to be temporarily held within a vehicle, such as sunglasses or eyeglasses. The article holder is easily fitted onto the sun visor and positions the article held thereby in a readily accessible position. If desired, the article may also carry a holder for a pen or pencil and also a mirror. The article holder preferably includes a sheet metal core covered by suitable fabrics with the fabrics being applied to the sheet metal core when the core is in its flat planar state, after which the core is bent to the desired S-shaped configuration of the article holder.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert J. Kunes
  • 👤 Lupe J. Kunes

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 05:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/05; B60R7/08; B60R7/082; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/902

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 129 words
An article holder for attachment to a vehicle sun visor, said article holder being of a solid sheet core section configured into a generally S-shaped cross section throughout its entire width and length and including an upper rearwardly opening slot for receiving a sun visor and a lower rearwardly opening slot for receiving an article to be supported, said upper slot being of a height and depth to snugly receive a sun visor, and said lower slot being of a greater height than said upper slot and having a depth sufficient for receiving articles such as eyeglasses wherein said lower slot includes a T-shaped divider member adapted to be held in said lower slot to separate the lens portion of said eyeglasses from the folding arms of said eyeglasses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 129 words
An article holder for attachment to a vehicle sun visor, said article holder being of a solid sheet core section configured into a generally S-shaped cross section throughout its entire width and length and including an upper rearwardly opening slot for receiving a sun visor and a lower rearwardly opening slot for receiving an article to be supported, said upper slot being of a height and depth to snugly receive a sun visor, and said lower slot being of a greater height than said upper slot and having a depth sufficient for receiving articles such as eyeglasses wherein said lower slot includes a T-shaped divider member adapted to be held in said lower slot to separate the lens portion of said eyeglasses from the folding arms of said eyeglasses.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1996-03-22 1996-09-21 1997-03-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2000-03-22 2000-09-21 2001-03-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2004-03-22 2004-09-21 2005-03-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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