Patent Application
20210394683
This invention relates to devices for securing objects in an automobile and further for drying objects utilizing the heating system of an automobile.
Automobiles are an integral part of life today. Automobiles are a means of transporting people and their possessions. Most automobiles are equipped with a multitude of locations for storing possessions. Generally, these locations are not on the dashboard, and any object placed on the dashboard will slide as the car turns or stops. The dashboard is often made from materials that give little purchase to objects placed there.
In a first aspect, the disclosure provides an apparatus for holding objects in an automobile. The device includes: a cord for adjusting the position of objects; a stanchion for holding the cord; and at least one clip to hold the object. Wherein the stanchion is configured to secure the cord at various positions.
In a second aspect the disclosure provides a device for securing a cord. The device includes: a disc with an arc rising perpendicular to the disc. Wherein the arc is divided into multiple towers by multiple canyons. Wherein the width of the canyons is smaller than the diameter of the cord. Wherein the cord is held in place by being pressed into at least one of the canyons.
Further aspects and embodiments are provided in the foregoing drawings, detailed description, and claims.
The drawings are provided to illustrate certain embodiments described herein. The drawings are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of claimed inventions and are not intended to show every potential feature or embodiment of the claimed inventions. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; in some instances, certain elements of the drawing may be enlarged with respect to other elements of the drawing for purposes of illustration.
The following description recites various aspects and embodiments of the inventions disclosed herein. No particular invention is intended to define the scope of the invention. Rather, the embodiments provide non-limiting examples of various compositions, and methods that are included within the scope of the claimed inventions. The description is to be read from the perspective of one of ordinary skill in the art. Therefore, information that is well known to the ordinarily skilled artisan is not necessarily included.
Definitions
The following terms and phrases have the meanings indicated below, unless otherwise provided herein. This disclosure may employ other terms and phrases not expressly defined herein. Such other terms and phrases shall have the meanings they would possess within the context of this disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. In some instances, a term or phrase may be defined in the singular or plural. In such instances, it is understood that any term in the singular may include its plural counterpart and vice versa, unless expressly indicated to the contrary.
As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, reference to “a substituent” encompasses a single substituent as well as two or more substituents, and the like.
As used herein, “for example,” “for instance.” “such as,” or “including” are meant to introduce examples that further clarify more general subject matter. Unless otherwise expressly expressly indicated, such examples are provided only to aid in understanding embodiments illustrated in the present disclosure and are not meant to be limiting in any fashion. Nor do these phrases indicate any kind of preference for the disclosed embodiment.
As used herein “braided cord” is meant to refer to cords constructed with fibers braided together. In this process many fibers pass above, below, and around one another. Often the braid is constructed around filler fibers. There are multiple methods for braiding. Solid braid ropes are a complex braid often around a filler core. Diamond braids rotate fibers over and under one another in opposing directions and often is braided around a filler core. Double braided cords are essentially a rope within a rope. One braid is formed around another braid. Braided cords are constructed from a variety of materials including nylon, polyester, Kevlar, dyneema, spectra, and polypropylene.
As used herein “twisted cord” is meant to refer to cords that twist at least three strands of fibers in alternate directions and appear to spiral around one another. Twisted cords are constructed from a variety of materials including cotton, hemp, polyester, nylon, polypropylene, and Kevlar.
As used herein “monofilament cord” is meant to refer to cords made from a single fiber of plastic. Monofilament cords are made my melting and mixing polymers and then extruding the mixture through holes, forming strands of cord. The extrusion process controls the thickness and strength of the cord. Monofilament cords are constructed from a variety of materials including nylon, Spectra®, Dyneema®, and polyvinylidene fluoride.
As used herein “plastic” is meant to refer to materials consisting of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds that are malleable and can be molded into solid objects. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass and often include other substances. Plastics are generally synthetic, most commonly derived from petrochemicals. Plastics are impervious to water. Plastics include: polyamids (nylons), polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA or acrylic), and other materials.
Automobiles are a very useful and important part of many people's lives. Automobiles are used for transporting people to and from work, for shuttling children to various activities, for visiting distant locations, for road trips, as base camps on trips and in some instances as homes. Automobiles are often a source of comfort and security.
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In embodiments with two clips the automobile dryer system is able to dry multiple objects. The cord is held in place by the stanchion 303. The cord fits through canyons in the stanchion 303. The canyons are configured to hold the cord securely and allow changing the location of the object attached to either of the clips 301 or 302. The stanchion 303 holds the cord 305 securely and the clips 301 and 302 are able to be independently adjusted so that objects held in the clips are located wherever the user desires.0
In the preferred embodiment the stanchion is made from plastic. Plastic is lightweight and can easily be formed into whatever shape desired. In some alternate embodiments the stanchion is made from a metal. Metal used for making the stanchion include aluminum, aluminum alloys, titanium, steal, stainless steel, and magnesium. In some of the embodiments utilizing a metal, the metal is coated. Such coatings include powder coats, galvanization, anodization, and plasticized coatings. In yet other embodiments the stanchion is made of wood.
In one alternative embodiment, the stanchion is attached to the back of the seat. In this embodiment objects attached to the attachment clips will hang near the rear vents. In some of these embodiments, the hook portion of the hook and loop material attaches to the back of the seat. In some alternative embodiments the stanchion attaches to the seat using adhesive secured to the bottom of the stanchion.
In another alternative embodiment, the stanchion is attached to the ceiling of the automobile. Typically, in this embodiment the stanchion has the hook portion of hook and loop material attached to the bottom of the stanchion. The hook portion on the bottom of the stanchion attaches to the material of the ceiling. The stanchion will be placed near the heating vents. In a further alternative embodiment, it is not necessary to position the objects held in the attachment clips near the automobile vents. In some instances it is even preferable to position the objects away from the vents because some objects are damaged by heat. Therefore, positioning these objects away from vents will protect the objects or the materials from damage.
All patents and published patent applications referred to herein are incorporated herein by reference. However, any reference to prior publication is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgement, admission, or suggestion that the prior publication, or any information derived from it is part of the general common knowledge in the field of endeavor to which this specification relates. The invention has been described with reference to various specific and preferred embodiments and techniques. Nevertheless, it is understood that many variations and modifications may be made while remaining within the spirit and scope of the invention.
