Systems and methods for providing a convertible cupholder

Abstract

A convertible cupholder device that is configured to have a cupholder element of the device be selectively rotated and/or otherwise be moved between a variety of positions is described. As a result of its construction, when the convertible cupholder is coupled to a movable object (e.g., a pivoting member of a convertible bench), the cupholder element can be moved to and/or be retained in one or more desired positions (e.g., an upright position) when the movable object is pivoted and/or otherwise moved through a range of motion. Other implementations are described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A convertible cupholder comprising:
 a cupholder element defining a receptacle that is configured to receive a cup; and   a cupholder coupler that is rotatably coupled to the cupholder element, wherein the cupholder coupler is configured to selectively couple to and decouple from a support object.