Inventors:
Sam Ardolino - Madison NJ
International Classification:
A47G 2302
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cup holder. This cup holder has a spill-collecting plate which includes a support ring formed of a relatively rigid plastic material of limited resilient capabilities. This ring is formed essentially in a circle with an opening along one extent thereof to allow for expansion and retraction. The holder further includes a base plate having a central extent of a circular configuration with an upstanding peripheral side wall. This base plate is fabricated of a relatively rigid elastomeric material. The side walls of this base plate are of a sufficient size to retain upon its upper surface any liquid spilled therein. The cup holder also employs a plurality of upstanding legs. These legs include a central leg which is coupled at its upper end to the lower edge of the ring at a location diametrically opposed from the opening, the legs also include supplemental legs having their upper ends coupled to the lower edge of the ring and their lower edges coupled to the upper face of the plate. Thus, the legs are in a vertical orientation equally spaced around the periphery of the ring.