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The invention relates generally to a device for retaining a cellular phone in an automotive interior utilizing an existing cupholder. The device includes a base with a top portion and one or more downwardly extending gripping members for gripping the side wall of a cupholder. A bracket for retaining

The invention relates generally to a device for retaining a cellular phone in an automotive interior utilizing an existing cupholder. The device includes a base with a top portion and one or more downwardly extending gripping members for gripping the side wall of a cupholder. A bracket for retaining a cellular phone is supported on the base. The device preferably includes an elongated extension extending upwardly from the top portion of the base and terminating in an adjustable connector which supports the retaining bracket. The downwardly extending gripping members preferably are adjustable to allow the device to accommodate a variety of cupholders.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A device for releasably retaining a cellular phone in a cup holder disposed in an automotive vehicle, the cup holder being configured to hold generally cylindrical beverage containers and having a generally circular cavity with a side wall, said device comprising:a base disposable a

[ I claim:] [1.] A device for releasably retaining a cellular phone in a cup holder disposed in an automotive vehicle, the cup holder being configured to hold generally cylindrical beverage containers and having a generally circular cavity with a side wall, said device comprising:a base disposable at least partially within the cup holder, said base including a top portion and a first and a second downwardly extending gripping member, each of said gripping members being adapted for insertion into the circular cavity and configured for gripping the side wall of the cup holder said base further comprising a means for moving at least one of said gripping members relative to said top portion and to the other gripping member, said base further comprising an elongated extension which extends upwardly from said top portion of said base when said base is disposed in the cupholder, said extension having an upper end and a lower end; anda cellular phone retaining bracket supported by said upper end of said extension and configured for releasably retaining a cellular phone.