Patent Application
20220007868
The present invention relates to the novel beverage container holding devices and mounting systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a multi-mount handsfree beverage container holder system with counterweight/support element.
Beverage consumption has been an area of interest since the dawn of time. With this consumption has come the need to house said beverage in a contained area so as to prevent spillage or loss of beverage container.
Unfortunately there is not always a convenient or safe place to keep those beverage containers when not being held by the enjoyer of the previously mentioned beverage. Some people place their beverage on a table, counter, or ledge only to return to find their beverage missing or intermingled with other unknown beverages, lost forever.
In the recent past some beverage holders have been created where an individual may hang the beverage from their neck with a gimmicky tie, or pass their belt through a loop on the back of a koozie. They are configured for a finite amount of mounting positions, leaving the user stuck with their choice with no adaptability to their environment.
Therefore a need exists for a novel multi-mount handsfree beverage container holder system with counterweight/support element that could be mounted with no additional equipment. Freeing the user's peace of mind that their beverage is within reach and safe.
The present invention comprises a novel mounting element generally consisting of one or more removable counterweight/support elements which is capable of maintaining the weight of a beverage placed in the holder. Also attached to the mounting element is a cylindrical beverage container holder with an open top for receiving beverage containers of many different sizes, shapes, and material make up. The mounting element can easily be wedged into many different crevices, vertically, horizontally, or even in some cases upside-down and still support holding a beverage container.
Some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated as an example and are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references may indicate similar elements and in which:
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
In describing the invention, it will be understood that a number of techniques and steps are disclosed. Each of these has individual benefit and each can also be used in conjunction with one or more, or in some cases all, of the other disclosed techniques. Accordingly, for the sake of clarity, this description will refrain from repeating every possible combination of the individual steps in an unnecessary fashion. Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that such combinations are entirely within the scope of the invention and the claims.
New multi-mount handsfree beverage container holder system with counterweight/support elements are discussed herein. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be evident, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details.
The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention, and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or description below.
The present invention will now be described by referencing the appended figures representing preferred embodiments.
In preferred embodiments, the counterweight/support elements 13 may contain an apparatus for opening bottles 14. The counterweight/support element may be made of metal, plastic, or wood materials. The counterweight is secured in place by the mounting system 15 (sometimes called the counterweight holder) by means of a pocket-like sleeve and fixed to the beverage container holder 16. In other embodiments the mounting system may be detachable from the beverage holder.
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While preferred materials for elements have been described, the device is not limited by these materials. Wood, plastics, rubber, foam, metal alloys, aluminum, and other materials may comprise some or all of these elements of the multi-mount handsfree beverage container holder system with counterweight/support element and apparatuses in various embodiments of the present invention.
Although the present invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achieve like results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present invention, are contemplated thereby, and are intended to be covered by the following claims.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63049418 | Jul 2020 | US |
