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F360 Cup Holder... Should I Patent it ?!

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  1. elmani

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    As I use my 360 as a daily driver, a cup holder is a must... not for beer ;)
    I looked at the one replacing the cigarette lighter but i did not wanna loose the flags... so I thought of many ways and tried some... I finally opted for this one.
    It fits under the cushion of the passenger's seat, moves with it during re-positionning, and it is at a perfect grab distance to the driver.
    Pics are self-explanatory on how to do it...

    What do y'all think?
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  2. Hectorrari

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    Must be priced at the Ferrari level. I LOVE IT. Can I place an order for one!
     
    Hectorrari, Feb 21, 2011
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  3. PhilNotHill

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    Go for it. I want one.

    And why would this not work on a 430 as well?
     
    PhilNotHill, Feb 21, 2011
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  4. elmani

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    Thx for the nice words
    Donno if all seat options have a central cushion (separate), be it for 360 or 430, if yes then it should work!
     
    elmani, Feb 21, 2011
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    This is a new solution...I did install the CF cup holder and transferred the "lighter" to under the AC control panels, and transferred the flags to the cover protecting the switches...
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  6. GHG

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    Woah, that's a big cupholder. Looks good though.
     
    GHG, Feb 21, 2011
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  7. F430addict

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    Absolutely SWEET!
     
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    By posting here you probably have one year to file in the US or lose your rights You almost surely have blown foreign patent protection. Besides do you want to pay a patent lawyer $20000? Bill
     
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  9. F430addict

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    I reckon the patent comment was a joke....it's a good idea but doubt its worth the cost to protect the invention. Do you think manufacturers in China are going to give a rats arse about the patent? They'd probably improve on it further, change the shape here and there and offer it in three finishes: carbon, titanium or leather wrapped. LOL.
     
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    That looks AWESOME!! :D:D
     
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  11. elmani

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    Of Course it was a joke :)

    I tried it yesterday on the way to the office : VERY practical... no issues.
    Still have to check it >120mph, with a passenger on board, or with Vibration Off Road ;)
     
    elmani, Feb 22, 2011
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  12. pearsonhaus

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    Looks good to me!
     
    pearsonhaus, Feb 22, 2011
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    Let me know how to get one.
     
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  14. Ingpr

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    Just Love it!

    I use this one from PepBoys for $5 when I need to hold my drinks and if Im with a passenger, he/she can use it too.
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  15. elmani

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    I saw this one but i think it is too big if u want to keep it in the car... removing it when u do not need it is not practical as sometimes u wanna grab a drink at the gas station... unless u keep it in the trunk ?!
     
    elmani, Feb 22, 2011
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  16. elmani

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    It is a pure DIY ! see pics ! If i have time i will make an extra one for you :)
     
    elmani, Feb 22, 2011
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    It's not that big. I keep it behind my seat.
     
    Ingpr, Feb 23, 2011
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