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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2003
Thomas F. J. Gehring, Ontario, CA;
Dejan Havidic, Toronto, CA;
Ireneusz Jankowski, Scarborough, CA;
Brian Flaman, Toronto, CA;
Collins & Aikman Products Co., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for storing items within vehicle compartments that can be manipulated into an operative position and a closed position with a single hand are provided. Apparatus includes a base having a surface, a rear panel pivotally attached to the base, and a locking member configured to releasably secure the rear panel in an open position, wherein the locking member is configured to move independently relative to the rear panel and upwardly and downwardly relative to the base, and wherein the rear panel is allowed to pivot when the locking member is moved upwardly and wherein the rear panel is maintained in the open position when the locking member is moved downwardly.