Musical holder accessory

Abstract

A bottle holder is provided which includes a MP3 player or other high fidelity device that is used to play-back recorded content. In one embodiment, a standard baby bottle can be used with the invention in connection with playing recorded content while a baby is feeding. In another embodiment, the bottle holder includes an activation switch triggered by a bottle position change. The bottle holder can be constructed of a stretchable and conformable cloth material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective drawing of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of play-back related circuitry which includes and is associated with a play-back device.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a typical standard-sized baby bottle inserted within a container, according to one aspect of the invention, through the container's mouth.

FIG. 4 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a spring switch mechanism which can represent a pressure activated switch, mercury switch, etc.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of baby bottle which integrates elements of the bottle holder shown in FIG. 1 and the baby bottle shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a bottle holder which shows another aspect of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of another aspect of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a convention drinking vessel which can be used with the invention, particularly with the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

Claims

1. A bottle holder comprising: a shell, for enclosing a bottle, capable of being hand-held;a cap being adapted to receive said shell;a base connected to said shell;a play-back device, capable of playing an MPEG1 Audio Layer III audio file, located in said base; anda speaker, connected to said play-back device, located in said base.

2. A bottle holder as recited in claim 1 which further comprises a rechargeable battery, located within said base and connected to said play-back device, for operating said play-back device.

3. A bottle holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said cap is capable of securing a baby bottle located within said shell between said cap and said base and wherein said cap includes a hole for receiving a bottle nipple.

4. A bottle holder as recited in claim 3 wherein said shell includes threads and said cap further includes reciprocating threads for receiving the threads of said shell, said threads of said cap being capable of engaging said threads of said shell in screw-on alignment.

5. A bottle holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said play-back device is capable of receiving medium upon which an MP3 audio file is recorded.

6. A bottle holder as recited in claim 1 which further comprises a switch within said base for activating said play-back device so as to sound audio information recorded in said audio file.

7. A bottle holder as recited in claim 6 wherein said switch is actuated in response to the force of gravity.

8. A method of preparing a baby bottle comprising: recording a voice according to a MP3 format on a portable medium; andplaying the recorded voice on a play-back device connected to a baby bottle holder in conjunction with placing a baby bottle in said baby bottle holder.

9. A method as recited in claim 8 wherein said portable medium is selected from the group consisting of a smartmedia™ card, a SIMs card, a single in-line memory module.

10. A method of preparing a baby bottle comprising: recording a song according to a MP3 format on a portable medium; andplaying the recorded song on a play-back device connected to a baby bottle holder in conjunction with placing a baby bottle in said baby bottle holder.

11. A method as recited in claim 10 wherein said portable medium is selected from the group consisting of a smartmedia™ card, a SIMs card, a single in-line memory module.

12. A bottle comprising: a shell, for holding a liquid, capable of being hand-held and including an aperture at one end;a cap being adapted to receive said shell at said aperture;a base connected to said shell;a play-back device, capable of playing an MPEG1 Audio Layer III audio file, located in said base; anda speaker located in said base.

13. A bottle as recited in claim 12 which further comprises a rechargeable battery located within said base for operating said play-back device.

14. A bottle as recited in claim 12 wherein said cap is capable of sealing said shell to contain a liquid located between said cap and said base and wherein said cap includes a hole for receiving a bottle nipple.

15. A baby bottle as recited in claim 12 wherein said shell includes threads and said cap further includes reciprocating threads for receiving the threads of said shell, said threads of said cap being capable of engaging said threads of said shell in screw-on alignment.

16. A bottle holder as recited in claim 12 wherein said play-back device is capable of receiving medium upon which an MP3 audio file is recorded.

17. A bottle as recited in claim 12 which further comprises a switch within said base for activating said play-back device so as to sound audio information recorded in said audio file.

18. A bottle holder as recited in claim 17 wherein said switch is actuated in response to the force of gravity.

19. A method of preparing a baby bottle comprising: recording a voice according to a MP3 format on a portable medium; andplaying the recorded medium on a play-back device connected to a baby bottle.

20. A method as recited in claim 19 wherein said portable medium is selected from the group consisting of a smartmedia™ card, a SIMs card, a single in-line memory module.

21. A method of preparing a baby bottle comprising: recording a song according to a MP3 format on a portable medium; andplaying the recorded medium on a play-back device connected to a baby bottle.

22. A method as recited in claim 21 wherein said portable medium is selected from the group consisting of a smartmedia™ card, a SIMs card, a single in-line memory module.

23. A bottle holder comprising: a cloth enclosure being capable of enclosing a bottle, said enclosure having a hole at one end;a pocket attached to said enclosure;a play-back device, capable of playing an MPEG1 Audio Layer III audio file, anda speaker connected to said play-back device; said play-back device and said speaker being capable of being removably located within said pocket.

24. A bottle holder as recited in claim 23 wherein said play-back device includes an input jack through which a MPEG1 Audio Layer III audio file can be received.

25. A bottle holder as recited in claim 23 wherein said cloth is made of a stretchable and conformable material.

26. A bottle holder as recited in claim 23 which further includes a zipper in said cloth enclosure.

27. A bottle holder as recited in claim 23 wherein said enclosure is capable of receiving a bottle selected from the group of bottles consisting of a training cup, a carbonated drink container, or a sports drink container.