Container for use in a vehicle

Abstract

A container for storing items in a vehicle. The container includes a base and a plurality of planar surfaces affixed to the base and extending up toward an open upper end. The planar surfaces taper inwardly with the base having a width greater than a width of the upper end. The plurality of planar surfaces and base surround an interior area for storing items. The container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface because of the wide base. The container may also have curved walls and a circular base. In addition, the container may include a device for retaining a beverage container in the interior area. The container may also include a plurality of divider walls for dividing the interior area into separate storage areas.

1 . A container for use in a vehicle, the container comprising:
 a wall surrounding an interior area; and   the wall having a base on a lower end and an opposing upper end, the upper end having an opening;   wherein the wall tapers inwardly from the base to the upper end, the base being larger than the upper end;   the interior area being configured to store items;   whereby the container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface.   
   
   
       2 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein the wall includes a plurality of planar surfaces. 
   
   
       3 . The container according to  claim 2  wherein the base and upper end are rectangular-shaped. 
   
   
       4 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein the wall is curved. 
   
   
       5 . The container according to  claim 4  wherein the base and upper end are circular. 
   
   
       6 . The container according to  claim 1  further comprising a beverage retention device, the beverage retention device being positioned in the interior area and having a support for holding a beverage container. 
   
   
       7 . The container according to  claim 6  wherein the beverage retention device is removable. 
   
   
       8 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein the interior area includes a plurality of divider walls for dividing the interior area into a plurality of separate storage areas. 
   
   
       9 . The container according to  claim 1  further comprising a removable lid for covering the upper end. 
   
   
       10 . The container according to  claim 1  is configured for holding a tissue box. 
   
   
       11 . The container according to  claim 1  further comprising extension extending outwardly from a lower portion of the container, the extensions allowing the container to be balanced on an uneven surface. 
   
   
       12 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein a lower portion of the container is weighted. 
   
   
       13 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein a lower surface of the base includes an anti-skid material. 
   
   
       14 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein the container is constructed of a rigid material. 
   
   
       15 . The container according to  claim 1  further comprising an attachment means for coupling the container to one or more other containers. 
   
   
       16 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein the wall has a slope between 5 and 30 degrees from a vertical axis. 
   
   
       17 . The container according to  claim 1  wherein the interior is configured for receiving a detachable storage device having means for holding a specified item. 
   
   
       18 . A container for storing items in a vehicle, the container comprising:
 a base;   a plurality of planar surfaces affixed to the base and extending up toward an open upper end, the planar surfaces tapering inwardly;   the plurality of planar surfaces and base surrounding an interior area for storing items;   wherein the base has a width greater than a width of the upper end;   whereby the container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface.   
   
   
       19 . The container according to  claim 18  further comprising a beverage retention device, the beverage retention device being positioned in the interior area and having a support for holding a beverage container. 
   
   
       20 . The container according to  claim 18  wherein the interior area includes a plurality of divider walls for dividing the interior area into a plurality of separate storage areas.