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A storage receptacle is usable in a map pocket without requiring an intermediate adapter ring. The storage receptacle only uses part of the storage space within the map pocket, and leaves the rest of the space available for maps or other personal items. The receptacle may be dimensioned to use less

A storage receptacle is usable in a map pocket without requiring an intermediate adapter ring. The storage receptacle only uses part of the storage space within the map pocket, and leaves the rest of the space available for maps or other personal items. The receptacle may be dimensioned to use less than half the space of the vehicle door pocket. In a selected illustrative embodiment, a storage receptacle is adapted to receive and store glasses therein, such as eyeglasses or sunglasses. The storage receptacle includes a receptacle case made from a strong plastic material, and may also include a liner made from a material such as foam padding, cloth, and/or flocking provided on an inner wall of the receptacle case, to protect glasses which may be stored therein.

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1. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said storage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending

1. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said storage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending substantially horizontally outwardly from a top portion of said side wall, said lip provided for place ent over an upper edge portion of said vehicle door pocket; wherein said side wall has a gap formed therein, extending downwardly from said top portion thereof. 2. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein a vertical wall of the vehicle door pocket cooperates with said receptacle case to define an edge portion of said storage space when said receptacle is installed therein.3. The storage receptacle of claim 1, further comprising a partition for placement in said receptacle case to subdivide said storage space.4. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein said receptacle case is dimensioned to use less than half the space of said vehicle door pocket.5. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein said receptacle case comprises at least two integrally attached side walls.6. The storage receptacle of claim 5, wherein one of said side walls is semi-cylindrical in shape.7. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein said receptacle case comprises at least three integrally attached side walls.8. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein the top edge of said receptacle case ramps downwardly on at least one side thereof.9. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein said receptacle case tapers inwardly from the top towards the bottom thereof.10. The storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein said receptacle case comprises four integrally attached side walls, comprisinga first side wall having an edge, a second side wall attached to said first side wall and extending substantially transverse thereto, a third side wall attached to said second side wall and extending substantially transverse thereto, and a fourth side wall attached to said third side wall and extending substantially transverse thereto, wherein said gap is formed between said first and fourth side walls. 11. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said storage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending substantially horizontally outwardly from a top portion of said side wall, said lip provided for placement over an upper edge portion of said vehicle door pocket; and a dependent flange integrally formed with and extending downwardly from said lip; wherein said side wall has a gap formed therein, extending downwardly from said top portion thereof. 12. The storage receptacle of claim 11, further comprising a liner disposed within said receptacle case to protect contents thereof.13. The storage receptacle of claim 12, wherein said liner comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of padding material, foam, cloth, and flocking.14. The storage receptacle of claim 12, wherein said side wall of said receptacle case comprises four integrally attached side wall portions, comprisinga first side wall portion having a back edge, a second side wall portion attached to said first side wall portion and extending substantially transverse thereto, a third side wall portion attached to said second side wall portion and extending substantially transverse thereto, and a fourth side wall portion attached to said third side wall portion and extending substantially transverse thereto, wherein said gap is formed between said first and fourth side wall portions. 15. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said storage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending substantially horizontally outwardly from a top portion of said side wall, said lip provided for placement over an upper edge portion of said vehicle door pocket; wherein said side wall has a gap formed therein, extending downwardly from said top portion thereof and wherein said receptacle case comprises a dependent flange integrally formed with and extending downwardly from said lip. 16. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said storage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending substantially horizontally outwardly from a top portion of said side wall, said lip provided for placement over an upper edge portion of said vehicle door pocket; wherein said side wall has a gap formed therein, extending downwardly from said top portion thereof and wherein said gap extends from said top portion of said side wall to said floor. 17. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said stage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending substantially horizontally outwardly from a top portion of said side wall, said lip provided for placement over an upper edge portion of said vehicle door pocket; wherein said side wall has a gap formed therein, extending downwardly from said top portion thereof, and wherein the receptacle case further comprises a liner disposed within said receptacle case to protect contents thereof. 18. The storage receptacle of claim 17, wherein the liner comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of padding material, foam, cloth, and flocking.19. A storage receptacle for use with a pocket on a vehicle door, said storage receptacle comprising a receptacle case comprising:at least one side wall; a floor formed integrally with said side wall and cooperating therewith to define a storage space within said receptacle case; and a lip extending substantial ly horizontally outwardly from a top portion of said side wall, said lip provided for placement over an upper edge portion of said vehicle door pocket; wherein said side wall has a gap formed therein, extending downwardly from said top portion thereof, and wherein said receptacle case comprises four integrally attached side walls, comprising a first side wall having an edge, a second side wall attached to said first side wall and extending substantially transverse thereto, a third side wall attached to said second side wall and extending substantially transverse thereto, and a fourth side wall attached to said third side wall and extending substantially transverse thereto, wherein said gap is formed between said first and fourth side walls, and wherein said fourth side wall is spaced inwardly in relation to said back edge of said fit side wall.