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An adapter for adapting a conventional cup holder to hold a wide arrange of containers. Furthermore, the adapter provides for a removable insert which can be used to further adapt the adapter to accommodate various container sizes and, in addition, optionally to provide insulation to the container t

An adapter for adapting a conventional cup holder to hold a wide arrange of containers. Furthermore, the adapter provides for a removable insert which can be used to further adapt the adapter to accommodate various container sizes and, in addition, optionally to provide insulation to the container to maintain the temperature of the drink in the container generally constant. The adapter includes an adapter body having a transverse passage for receiving a container which has a larger width than the cavity width of the cup holder. The body includes an upper body portion and a lower body portion, with the lower body portion having a smaller width than the upper body portion and for inserting into the cylindrical cavity of the cup holder. The body further includes a transition portion between the upper portion and the lower body portion which defines a rest for the container thereby adapting the cylindrical cavity of the cup holder to hold the container. The insert includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion extends into the lower body portion of the adapter with the upper portion resting on the rest of the adapter body and for supporting the container in the upper body portion on the rest. The insert may comprise a paper insert, a foam insert, or the like, to form an insulation layer around the container.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A cup holder adapter for a cup holder, the cup holder having a cylindrical cavity having a cavity width, said adapter comprising:an adapter body having a transverse passage extending through said adapter body for receiving a container, said body including an upper cylin

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A cup holder adapter for a cup holder, the cup holder having a cylindrical cavity having a cavity width, said adapter comprising:an adapter body having a transverse passage extending through said adapter body for receiving a container, said body including an upper cylindrical wall defining an upper body portion and a lower cylindrical wall defining a lower body portion, said lower body portion having a smaller width than said upper body portion and for inserting into the cylindrical cavity of the cup holder, said transverse passage defining an upper opening at an upper end of said upper body portion and a lower opening at a lower end of said lower body portion, said body further including a transition portion between said upper body portion and said lower body portion, said transition portion defining a rest for the container and thereby adapting the cylindrical cavity to hold the container; andan insert having an upper portion and a lower portion, said lower portion extending into said lower body portion of said adapter body, said upper portion being supported on said rest and for supporting the container in said upper body portion of said adapter body.