Automobile armrest extension

• US 5,979,987 A
• Filed: 04/20/1998
• Issued: 11/09/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 04/20/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Joseph Rich
• Original Assignee: Joseph Rich
• Inventors: Rich, Joseph
• Primary Examiner(s): Cuomo, Peter M.
• Assistant Examiner(s): WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT
• Application Number:
  US09/062,621
• Time in Patent Office: 568 Days
• Field of Search: 5/411, 297/411.23, 297/227, 297/188.01, 297/188.14, 297/188.19, 297/188.18, 297/219.1, 297/228.13, 297/228.12, 297/DIG. 6
• US Class Current: 297/411.23
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/763 adjustable
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/787 detachable
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/793 for use as storage compartments
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 297/06 Hook and loop type fastener

Abstract

An automobile center armrest extension, connected to, and useful for extending the height of, the center console found at the midpoint of the front seats of some automobiles, which allows the right arm of the driver to rest more comfortably while driving. The center console of such automobiles is normally set close to the height of the seats, rather than to function as an armrest for the driver and passenger. This connection between the extension and the console cover is provided by either an adjustable clip, a Velcro fastener or straps.

Claims

1. An armrest extension for an automobile center console with a cover, comprising an armrest extension cushion generally in the shape of a solid rectangle, said cushion defining sides, a top surface and a bottom surface, and means affixed to and depending from said bottom surface for removably attaching said cushion to and extending upwardly from said cover, said means including an adjustable clip construction affixed to and depending from said bottom surface, said adjustable clip construction including two L-shaped portions and ratchet means, a brace portion for attachment to said bottom surface and an adjustable clip portion, coupled by said ratchet means to said brace portion and thereby slidably adjustable with respect thereto, and means for removably attaching said adjustable clip portion relative to said center console cover.