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A center console member for a vehicle seating assembly is provided. The console member includes a first compartment member, a second compartment member and a lid member. The first compartment member is formed in the shape of a container having an open bottom and a partially open top. The second comp

A center console member for a vehicle seating assembly is provided. The console member includes a first compartment member, a second compartment member and a lid member. The first compartment member is formed in the shape of a container having an open bottom and a partially open top. The second compartment member is formed in the shape of a container having an open top. The second compartment member is pivotably coupled to the first compartment member and overlies the partially open top when placed in a closed position. The lid member is coupled to the second compartment member and overlies the open top when placed in a closed position. Additional storage cavities may be incorporated into the console member, including cavities in the top portion of the first compartment member or in the front or rear sidewalls of the first compartment member.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A center console member for a bench seat assembly comprising:a first compartment member having an upper surface and a plurality of substantially vertical sidewalls coupled together in the form of a container having a substantially open top and a substantially open bottom;

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A center console member for a bench seat assembly comprising:a first compartment member having an upper surface and a plurality of substantially vertical sidewalls coupled together in the form of a container having a substantially open top and a substantially open bottom;a first hinge mechanism coupled to a rearward side of said first compartment member;a second compartment member having a bottom surface and a plurality of substantially vertical sidewalls coupled together in the form of a container having an open top, a rearward side of said second compartment member coupled to said first hinge mechanism thereby pivotally connecting said second compartment member to said first compartment member and permitting said second compartment member to be pivotally moved between a generally flat position in which said second compartment member overlies said open top and is supported by a top surface of at least two of said substantially vertical sidewalls of said first compartment member and a generally upright position in which said second compartment member is in a substantially vertical position;a second hinge mechanism coupled to said rearward side of said second compartment member;a lid member coupled to said second hinge member at a rearward side thereby pivotally connecting said lid member to said second compartment member and permitting said lid member to be pivotally moved between a generally flat position in which said lid member overlies said open top of said second compartment member and is supported by a top surface of at least two of said substantially vertical sidewalls of said second compartment member and a generally upright position in which said lid member is in a substantially vertical position; andattaching means adapted for securing said center console member to a front seat inboard riser.