In a message dated 7/5/01 12:00:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
freeholder@STARBAND.NET writes:

<< To clarify, the original is a rectangular box like structure, and has no
 spring, moving parts, etc. >>

Bill,

Look behind the ring which pops up to hold the cup. It should have a flat
piece of spring steel to create tension. This tension holds the ring in a
horizontal position when there is no cup in the holder. At least that's how
it is in every cupholder I've looked at.

BenT