Beverage container holder device

Abstract

A beverage container holder having a frame, a base attached to the frame capable of supporting the beverage container, a retaining member capable of retaining the beverage container on the base, and an engagement member capable of removable engagement a linked structure, such as a chain-link fence. The holder can include a hanger element for supporting articles.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the accompanying drawings which form part of the specification:

FIG. 1A is a front elevation view of a first embodiment of a beverage container holder secured to a fence, in accordance with and embodying the present invention;

FIG. 1B is a side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 1A holding a beverage container;

FIG. 1C is a perspective view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 1A;

FIG. 2A is a front elevation view of a second embodiment of the beverage container holder secured to the fence;

FIG. 2B is a rear elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 2A;

FIG. 2C is a top view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 2A;

FIG. 2D is a side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 2A;

FIG. 2E is a front elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 2A;

FIG. 2F is side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 2A holding the beverage container;

FIG. 3A is a front elevation view of a third embodiment of the beverage container holder secured to the fence;

FIG. 3B is a rear elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3C is a top view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3D is a side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3E is a front elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3F is side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 3A holding a beverage container;

FIG. 4A is a front elevation view of a fourth embodiment of the beverage container holder secured to the fence;

FIG. 4B is a rear elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4C is a top view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4D is a side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4E is a front elevation view the beverage container holder of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 4F is side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 4A holding a beverage container;

FIG. 5A is a front elevation view of a fifth embodiment of the beverage container holder secured to the fence;

FIG. 5B is a rear elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5C is a top view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5D is a side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5E is a front elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5F is side elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 5A holding a beverage container;

FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the beverage container secured to the fence as shown in dotted line;

FIG. 6B is a rear elevation view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 6A holding the beverage container;

FIG. 6C is a top view of the beverage container holder of FIG. 6A; and

FIG. 6D is a cross-section view of the beverage container holder along line F-F of FIG. 6B.

Claims

1. A beverage container holder, comprising: a generally Y-shaped frame having an upright support and at least two arms;a base member associated with the frame, the base member being capable of supporting a beverage container;a retaining member associated with the frame, the retaining member being capable of retaining the beverage container on the base member; andat least one engagement member associated with the frame, the at least one engagement member being capable of removable engagement with a linked structure.

2. The beverage container holder of claim 1, the at least one engagement member comprising at least one hook-shaped catch sized to receive at least one segment of the linked structure.

3. The beverage container holder of claim 1, the at least one engagement member comprising at least one slot sized to receive a segment of the linked structure.

4. The beverage container holder of claim 1, the at least one engagement member comprising at least two slots sized to receive corresponding segments of the linked structure, wherein the at least two slots are offset from each other at a distance relative to the corresponding segments.

5. The beverage container holder of claim 1, wherein: the upright support extends generally upwardly from the base member; andengagement member is positioned at an upper end of at least one arm.

6. The beverage container holder of claim 1, wherein an orientation of the retaining member respective to the frame generally corresponds with an orientation of the base member respective to the frame.

7. The beverage container holder of claim 1, wherein the base member is positioned an angle equal to or above horizontal.

8. The beverage container holder of claim 1, further comprising a hanger element.

9. The beverage container holder of claim 1, further comprising at least one ornamental element associated with the retaining member.

10. The beverage container holder of claim 1, further comprising at least one ornamental element associated with the frame.

11. The beverage container holder of claim 1, wherein the base member and the retaining member are unitary; and the base member and retaining member comprise an insulating material.

12. The beverage container holder of claim 1, wherein the base member and retaining member comprise an insulating material.

13. (canceled)

14. The beverage container holder of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable shoulder strap associated with the base member.

15. A beverage container holder, comprising: a frame;a base member extending from a lower end of the frame, the base member being capable of supporting a beverage container;a retaining member extending generally outwardly from the frame and being positioned relative to the base member, the retaining member defining an openeing for receiving and retaining the beverage container on the base member;at least one engagement member associated with the frame, the at least one engagement member having at least one slot for removable engagement with at least one segment of a linked structure;

16. The beverage container holder of claim 15, wherein the base member is positioned an angle equal to or above horizontal.

17. A beverage container holder, comprising: a generally Y-shaped frame having an upright support and at least two arms;a base member associated with the frame, the base member having a retaining member that defines an opening for receiving a beverage container; andat least one engagement member associated with the frame, the at least one engagement member being capable of removable engagement with a linked structure.

18. (canceled)

19. The beverage container holder of claim 15, the at least one engagement member comprising at least two slots sized to receive corresponding segments of the linked structure, wherein the at least two slots are offset from each other at a distance relative to the corresponding segments.

20. The beverage container holder of claim 17, further comprising an adjustable mouth for selecting a size of the opening.

21. The beverage container holder of claim 20, the adjustable mouth comprising: a sleeve generally located about a perimeter of the opening;a cord partially and moveably located within the sleeve for cinching and releasing the adjustable mouth to and from the beverage container; anda fastener removeably engaged with the cord for securing the selected size of the opening.