Combined storage compartment and garage door opening transmitter storage and actuating compartment
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1. A vehicle overhead console comprising:
- a mounting bracket defining a storage compartment for receiving a remote control transmitter therein;
a housing mounted to said mounting bracket for enclosing said mounting bracket; and
a panel pivotally mounted to one of said housing and said mounting bracket and defining a storage pocket spaced from said storage compartment of said mounting bracket for providing additional storage, wherein a portion of said storage compartment is vertically displaced relative to a portion of said storage pocket.
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Abstract
A storage compartment includes spaced-apart storage areas with a first area capable of holding a remote garage door opening transmitter and covered by a movable panel with a pocket facing the inside of the storage compartment. When the panel is moved from a closed position to an open position, small items such as sunglasses can be removed from the pocket. When closed, the panel can be moved to a third position actuating the garage door remote transmitter.
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1. A vehicle overhead console comprising:
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a mounting bracket defining a storage compartment for receiving a remote control transmitter therein; a housing mounted to said mounting bracket for enclosing said mounting bracket; and a panel pivotally mounted to one of said housing and said mounting bracket and defining a storage pocket spaced from said storage compartment of said mounting bracket for providing additional storage, wherein a portion of said storage compartment is vertically displaced relative to a portion of said storage pocket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A vehicle storage assembly comprising:
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a mounting bracket defining a first storage compartment for receiving a remote control transmitter therein; a housing mounted to said mounting bracket for enclosing said mounting bracket; and a cover panel pivotally mounting to one of said housing and said mounting bracket and defining a second storage compartment spaced from said first storage compartment of said mounting bracket for providing additional storage, said cover panel being operable to actuate said remote control transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A multiple section storage compartment for a vehicle comprising:
a housing defining a first storage compartment and a cover pivotally mounted to said housing and including a storage bin integrally formed on a side of said cover facing said housing, said cover movable between a closed position enclosing said first storage compartment and an open position for providing access to said first storage compartment and to said storage bin, wherein a portion of said first storage compartment is vertically displaced relative to a portion of said storage bin. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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