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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.

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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. shelf unit having a rear wall adapted for mounting upon a vertical surface, a top surface having a transverse slot extending therealong and having a pair of electrical contacts therein, and at least one device having a base dimensioned for removable mounting in the slot. 6. The shelf construction of claim 5 further comprising a facade element mounted to a front surface of the shelf unit and extending upwardly above the top surface of the shelf unit. 7. The shelf construction of claim 5 or 6, wherein the electrical contacts are located on opposed slot sidewalls and extend the length of the slot. 8. The shelf construction of claim 5 or 6 wherein the device comprises an electrically-powered device. 9. The shelf construction of claim 8 wherein the electrically-powered device includes a pair of electrical contacts for providing electrical power to the device located on the base to engage with the electrical contacts within the slot. 10. The shelf construction of claim 9 wherein the electrically-powered device is an electrically-motorized device.