Multipurpose console
First Claim
1. A multipurpose console for use in a vehicle, comprising:
- a) a support structure having an upper portion and a lower surface and defining an internal compartment;
b) a latching mechanism being fixedly secured to said lower surface of said support structure, and being configured and dimensioned to releasably engage a mounting member of a vehicle; and
c) a lid pivotally secured to said upper portion for movement between a first position and a second position, said lid being configured, dimensioned and positioned to cover said internal compartment when said lid is in said first position, said lid having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion being pivotally secured to said lower portion for movement between said first and second positions, said upper portion and said lower portion defining a surface area when said upper portion is in said second position, said surface area being large enough to provide an area for changing a child'"'"'s diaper; and
d) a retractable safety strap secured to said lid, said retractable safety strap having a first strap portion being fixedly secured to said lid at one end and a first connector portion at the other, said first connector portion being configured and dimensioned to engage a second connector portion secured to one end of a second strap portion having its other end secured to said lid.
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Abstract
A multipurpose console for use in a vehicle having a support structure having an internal compartment, a latching mechanism being fixedly secured to a lower surface of the support structure and providing a means for releasably engaging a mounting member of the vehicle. The internal compartment has a lid pivotally secured to an upper portion of the support structure and moves between a first position and a second position. The lid covers the internal compartment when the lid is in the first position and the lid has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is pivotally secured to the lower portion for movement between the first position and the second position. The upper portion and the lower portion define a surface area for changing a child'"'"'s diaper when the upper portion is in the second position. The internal compartment provides a plurality of storage areas for products necessary to facilitate the changing of the child'"'"'s diaper. The multipurpose console also includes an electronic entertainment device.
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26 Claims
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1. A multipurpose console for use in a vehicle, comprising:
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a) a support structure having an upper portion and a lower surface and defining an internal compartment;
b) a latching mechanism being fixedly secured to said lower surface of said support structure, and being configured and dimensioned to releasably engage a mounting member of a vehicle; and
c) a lid pivotally secured to said upper portion for movement between a first position and a second position, said lid being configured, dimensioned and positioned to cover said internal compartment when said lid is in said first position, said lid having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion being pivotally secured to said lower portion for movement between said first and second positions, said upper portion and said lower portion defining a surface area when said upper portion is in said second position, said surface area being large enough to provide an area for changing a child'"'"'s diaper; and
d) a retractable safety strap secured to said lid, said retractable safety strap having a first strap portion being fixedly secured to said lid at one end and a first connector portion at the other, said first connector portion being configured and dimensioned to engage a second connector portion secured to one end of a second strap portion having its other end secured to said lid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
e) an electronic entertainment device.
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3. A multipurpose console as in claim 2, wherein said electronic entertainment device is a DVD player and DVD screen, said DVD screen being pivotally mounted to said multipurpose console for movement between a deployed position and a closed position.
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4. A multipurpose console as in claim 1, wherein said internal compartment includes a plurality of storage compartments, one of said plurality of storage compartments being configured and dimensioned to receive and store a plurality of diapers.
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5. A multipurpose console as in claim 4, wherein one of said plurality of storage compartments is a removable container.
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6. A multipurpose console as in claim 4, wherein one of said plurality of storage compartments is configured to receive and store a plurality of DVD disks.
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7. A multipurpose console as in claim 1, further comprising:
e) a pair of cup holders being configured, dimensioned and positioned to receive and engage a portion of a cup.
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8. A multipurpose console as in claim 1, further comprising:
e) a portable vacuum, said portable vacuum being stored within a storage area accessible through an access door positioned on an exterior surface of said support structure.
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9. A multipurpose console as in claim 1, further comprising:
e) an electronic device for heating or cooling an interior surface of a receptacle positioned on said upper surface of said support structure.
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10. A multipurpose console as in claim 1, further comprising:
e) a reservoir having a spigot for dispersing the contents of said reservoir.
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11. A multipurpose console as in claim 1, further comprising:
e) a mobile assembly being configured and dimensioned for securement to said latching mechanism, said mobile assembly having a plurality of wheels being configured and dimensioned to make contact with a surface when said mobile assembly is secured to said latching mechanism.
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12. A multipurpose console as in claim 11, further comprising:
f) a telescoping handle secured to an outer surface of said support structure.
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13. A child care console adapted for being mounted within a vehicle, comprising:
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a housing body having an internal compartment;
a latching mechanism being fixedly secured to a lower surface of said housing body and being configured to releasably engage a mounting member of the vehicle;
a deployable member movably mounted to said housing body, said deployable member being configured for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein said deployable member provides a diaper changing area in said deployed position; and
a changing pad secured to said diaper changing area. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
a sanitary receiving receptacle, said sanitary receiving receptacle being configured to provide a sanitary means for storing soiled diapers.
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22. The child care console as in claim 21, wherein said sanitary receiving receptacle includes a cover assembly, said cover assembly being moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein said sanitary receiving receptacle and said cover assembly provide an essentially airtight storage area when said cover assembly is in said closed position.
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23. A child care console adapted for being mounted within a vehicle, comprising:
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a housing body having an internal compartment;
a latching mechanism being fixedly secured to a lower surface of said housing body and being configured to releasably engage a mounting member of the vehicle;
a deployable member movably mounted to said housing body, said deployable member being configured for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein said deployable member provides a diaper changing area in said deployed position; and
a sanitary receiving receptacle being defined in said internal compartment, said sanitary receiving receptacle being configured to provide a sanitary means for storing soiled diapers, wherein said diaper changing area is padded. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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Specification