This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Takata Corporation. Active years: 1996.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996
Title: Mark H. Davenport and His Automotive Cup Holder Invention.
Introduction
Mark H. Davenport is an inventor associated with Macomb, Michigan, and Takata Corporation. His patent work includes an automotive cup holder designed to integrate into a vehicle armrest.
Latest Patents
Davenport is credited with 1 patent, titled “Automotive Cup Holder.” The invention describes a cup holder assembly formed as part of a vehicle armrest. A slidable drawer moves between extended and retracted positions, while a pivoting retaining arm holds a container. A ring on the arm defines an opening for the container and includes a downward offset designed to accommodate its handle. When the arm is stored, the offset fits into an indentation along the drawer’s side.
Career Highlights
Davenport’s patent reflects an effort to make an automotive cup holder compact and convenient to use. Its retractable drawer and stowable retaining arm allow the assembly to be integrated into an armrest when not in use.
Collaborations
Davenport’s listed coworkers include Joseph Peter Wieczorek and Collin C. Brunckhorst. His work is associated with Takata Corporation.
Conclusion
Mark H. Davenport’s automotive cup holder patent presents a practical armrest-integrated design that combines a retractable drawer with a handle-accommodating retaining arm.
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