Patent Application
20220202219
The present invention relates generally to the field of beverage holder assemblies. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved beverage container holding device for holding a beverage container. The holding device is preferably in the form of a chalice, and prevents stains on a surface caused due to beverage containers. The holding device includes a non-slip weighted base to prevent slipping of the holding device. A bowl portion of the device receives and accommodates a beverage container, wherein the beverage container can be repeatedly lifted and placed into the holding device while the holding device remains static on the table. A stem connects the bowl portion and the base and can be used for holding the device. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, cans and bottles are commonly used as containers for keeping and serving cold beverages such as beer. Hot beverages such as coffee or tea, especially those served by take-out shops, are often served in laminated paperboard cups. Individuals generally place their cans, bottles, cups and other beverage holding containers on a surface such as a table while consuming the drinks therein. Lightly colored marks and stains, typically in the shape of rings, are caused by the bottoms of both cold and hot beverage containers while they rest on a surface. The ring stains are due to the process of condensation on the exterior surface of the container. These marks are aesthetically unappealing and require repeated cleaning. The condensed water can also push into the wood's finish which can cause the otherwise clear layer to turn white or a milky gray. The resultant damaged wood finish will then need repair.
Sometimes, the drink is accidentally spilled or the bottom surface of the container can leak. This causes stains on the table and the beverage is also wasted. Sometimes, the bottom surface of the containers are not planar, which can lead to the drink or beverage being spilled. Coasters are available in prior art, but they do not securely hold the beverage container, nor do they prohibit the beverage container from being knocked over.
Also, cold drinks can get to ambient temperature quickly. Similarly, hot drinks can quickly become chilled. Individuals desire a holder that can maintain the temperature of the beverage container for some time, thereby enabling the consumer to drink the beverage at optimum temperature.
Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for an improved drinkware holder that securely holds a drinkware or beverage container. There is also a long felt need in the art for an improved beverage container holder that can be used with standard bottles, cans, tumblers/cups and glasses of various sizes. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved beverage container holder that is versatile and easy to use. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved drinkware holder that can retain and can be used with both hot and cold beverages. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a drinkware holder that prevents any stains on the table and prevents the table's surface from being damaged. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved beverage container holder that offers a way to support a beverage container while the container sits higher than other containers of similar size. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved drinkware holder that prevents stains on a table and prohibits spilling of the beverage while securely holding the beverage container.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a chalice-shaped drinkware holder. The chalice-shaped drinkware holder is configured to securely hold various types of beverage bottles, cans, and mugs while preventing staining of tables due to the bottles, cans and mugs being separated or elevated from the table surface. The holder can secure both cold and hot beverage containers. The holder features a chalice shape and includes a bowl portion including a continuous opening for receiving a bottle, can, or mug; a stem extending from the bottom surface of the bowl portion to a base; and the base includes a non-slip bottom surface and can be used for placing the holder on a horizontal surface. The bowl portion includes an inner concave-shaped surface that includes a non-slip texture for preventing slipping of the bottle, can or mug when the same is placed in the bowl portion, wherein the inner concave-shaped surface circumscribes a bottom portion of the accommodated bottle, can or mug.
In this manner, the drinkware holder of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a device that can support their cans, mugs and bottled beverages. The holder device eliminates stains on the horizontal surface upon which the holder is placed, and also securely holds the beverage container. The device is non-slip and helps to maintain the temperature of the beverage placed therein. Further, the holder device offers a way to support a beverage can or mug in an elevated orientation.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a chalice-shaped beverage container holder. The chalice-shaped beverage container holder is configured to securely hold various types of bottles, cans and mugs while preventing staining of tables due to bottles, cans and mugs resting directly thereon. The holder further comprising a bowl portion including a continuous opening for receiving a bottle, can or mug, a stem extending from the bottom surface of the bowl portion to a base, and the base including a non-slip bottom surface which can be used for placing the holder on a horizontal surface. The bowl portion includes an inner concave-shaped surface that includes a non-slip texture for preventing slipping of the bottle, can or mug when placed in the bowl portion, wherein the inner concave shaped surface circumscribes a lower portion of the accommodated bottle, can or mug.
In yet another embodiment, a multipurpose drinkware holder device is disclosed. The drinkware holder is comprised of a chalice including a bowl portion, a stem and a base. The chalice can be constructed of thermally-insulated material. The bowl portion is configured to receive and accommodate a beverage can, or lower portion thereof, or any other type of drink container thereby preventing the can or container from directly touching a table, and thus preventing any stains thereon.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a chalice-shaped drinkware holder is disclosed. The holder includes a bowl portion for holding a beverage container wherein the bowl portion includes thermally-insulated material positioned on at least the exterior surface. A base is used for placing the holder on a horizontal surface such as a table, and the chalice prevents the table from staining and from becoming wet.
In yet another embodiment, the chalice retains the coolness or heat (i.e. temperature) of the beverage contained in the container.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed, and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for an improved drinkware holder that securely holds a drinkware or beverage container. There is also a long felt need in the art for an improved beverage container holder that can be used with standard bottles, cans, tumblers/cups, and glasses of various sizes. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved beverage container holder that is versatile and easy to use. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved drinkware holder that can retain, and can be used with, both hot and cold beverages. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a drinkware holder that prevents any stains on the table and prevents the table's surface from being damaged. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved beverage container holder that offers a way to support a beverage container while the container sits higher than other containers of similar size. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved drinkware holder that prevents stains on a table and prohibits spilling of the beverage while securely holding the beverage container.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel chalice-shaped beverage container holder that is configured to securely hold various types of bottles, cans and mugs while preventing staining of tables due to the bottles, cans, and mugs being separated from direct contact with the table. The holder comprises: a bowl portion including a continuous opening for receiving a bottle, can or mug; a stem extending from the bottom surface of the bowl portion to a base; and, the base including a non-slip bottom surface for placing the holder directly upon a horizontal surface. The bowl portion includes an inner concave-shaped surface that includes a non-slip texture for preventing slipping of the bottle, can, or mug when placed in the bowl portion wherein the inner concave-shaped surface circumscribes the accommodated bottle, can or mug. In one potential embodiment, the chalice-shaped beverage container holder features insulated material on the bottom surface of the bowl portion to ensure the drink is maintained at the desired temperature.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The bowl portion 102 includes a circular top rim 108 and an inner concave or cylindrical surface 110. The inner concave or cylindrical surface 110 forms a continuous opening 112 for receiving and accommodating a drinkware or beverage container. The inner surface 110 includes a non-slip texture that prevents slipping of the drinkware or container when placed in the opening 112. The holder 100 can be made from a thermal insulating material and can include an aesthetically-desirable appearance such as simulated crystals. The bowl portion 102 maintains the temperature of the beverage in the beverage container, thereby enabling a consumer to consume the beverage at an optimum temperature. The base 106 can also be made from wood, metal, or any other durable and sturdy material. The bottom surface 1060 of the base 106 can include non-slip properties and can stabilize the holder 100 even on a horizontal wet surface.
In the present embodiment, the bowl portion 102 can include a bowl depth in the range of from about 2 inches to about 4 inches, and the stem 104 can include a stem length in the range of from about 2 inches to about 6 inches. The diameter of the circular rim 108 can be in the range of from about 2 inches to about 4 inches for accommodating various types of drinkware and beverage containers.
The drinkware holder 100 finds useful application at both home and commercial places such as a bar, where cold or hot beverages can cause stains on tables or other surfaces forcing repeated cleaning. The drinkware holder 100 is reusable and the bowl portion 102 can be kept in a refrigerator/freezer or can be heated in a microwave for reuse. Further, the drinkware holder 100 is comfortable to use, durable, unbreakable, environmentally-friendly and requires easy maintenance.
The beverage container holder 100, 400 is available in a variety of sizes and colors to enable users to use for a variety of beverage containers. Accordingly, the holder 100,400 offers a fun and colorful way to protect tables from stains and condensation, and enables users to securely place their beverages therein. The beverage container holder 100, 400 is versatile, easy to use and can be produced in various colors (red, blue, yellow, tan, green, pink, etc.) to appeal to all consumers.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “beverage container holder”, “chalice shaped beverage holder”, “holder”, “drinkware holder”, and “multipurpose drinkware holder” are interchangeable and refer to the chalice shaped beverage holder 100,400 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the chalice shaped beverage holder 100,400 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the chalice shaped beverage holder 100,400 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the chalice-shaped beverage holder 100,400 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the chalice-shaped beverage holder 100,400 are important design parameters for user convenience, the chalice-shaped beverage holder 100,400 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments including different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for the purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/131,558, which was filed on Dec. 29, 2020 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63131558 | Dec 2020 | US |
