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Collapsible holder for container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-06-22
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Granted: 2000-04-04
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Expires: 2018-06-22
Abstract
Abstract In accordance with the illustrative embodiments demonstrating features and advantages of the present invention, there is provided a holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container, hands free. The holder has a collapsible frame for holding the container. The frame includes (a) a backer, and (b) a subjacent support attached to the backer to reciprocate thereon. The holder also has a compliant device attached to the backer for swingably appending the backer to the person or apparel of the person. Thus the collapsible frame can adjust with movement of the person.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin Connell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; A45F5/1566; A45F5/1583
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container hands free, comprising: a collapsible frame for holding said container and having (a) a backer extending over a plane, and (b) a subjacent support attached to said backer to reciprocate thereon; a lateral means for embracing the beverage container above said subjacent support, said lateral means being pivotally attached to said backer to fold against said backer; at least one side bar pivotally attached between said lateral means and said subjacent support, said lateral means and said subjacent support are pivotally attached to (a) said backer about axes that are separated by a first distance, and (b) said side bar about axes that are separated by a second distance, said backer and said side bar being pivotally attached to (a) said lateral means about axes that are separated by a third distance, and (b) said subjacent support about axes that are separated by a fourth distance, said first and said third distances having a sum that is different than that of said second and said fourth distances; and a compliant means attached to said backer for swingably appending said backer to the person or apparel of the person to allow swinging in the plane of the backer, so that said collapsible frame is adjustable with movement of the person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container hands free, comprising: a collapsible frame for holding said container and having (a) a backer extending over a plane, and (b) a subjacent support attached to said backer to reciprocate thereon; a lateral means for embracing the beverage container above said subjacent support, said lateral means being pivotally attached to said backer to fold against said backer; at least one side bar pivotally attached between said lateral means and said subjacent support, said lateral means and said subjacent support are pivotally attached to (a) said backer about axes that are separated by a first distance, and (b) said side bar about axes that are separated by a second distance, said backer and said side bar being pivotally attached to (a) said lateral means about axes that are separated by a third distance, and (b) said subjacent support about axes that are separated by a fourth distance, said first and said third distances having a sum that is different than that of said second and said fourth distances; and a compliant means attached to said backer for swingably appending said backer to the person or apparel of the person to allow swinging in the plane of the backer, so that said collapsible frame is adjustable with movement of the person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said subjacent support comprises: a floor hinged to said backer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holder according to claim 2 wherein said backer comprises an upright panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said compliant means comprises: a clip pivotally attached to said backer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said compliant means has a joint for allowing said collapsible frame to swing with two degrees of freedom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said compliant means comprises: a flexible strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said compliant means comprises: a hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said compliant means comprises: a fixture with slots for receiving a waist belt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said subjacent support has a flat projection, said side bar having a socket with a bow tie-shaped opening sized to receive said flat projection and to permit it to rotate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said lateral means comprises a hoop.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said lateral means comprises a pair of hoops.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
155 words
A holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container hands free, comprising: a collapsible frame for holding said container and having (a) a backer extending over a plane, and (b) a subjacent support attached to said backer to reciprocate thereon; a lateral means for embracing the beverage container above said subjacent support, said lateral means being pivotally attached to said backer to fold against said backer; at least one side bar pivotally attached between said lateral means and said subjacent support, said subjacent support having a flat projection, said side bar having a socket with a bow tie-shaped opening sized to receive said flat projection and to permit it to rotate; and a compliant means attached to said backer for swingably appending said backer to the person or apparel of the person to allow swinging in the plane of the backer, so that said collapsible frame is adjustable with movement of the person.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
155 words
A holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container hands free, comprising: a collapsible frame for holding said container and having (a) a backer extending over a plane, and (b) a subjacent support attached to said backer to reciprocate thereon; a lateral means for embracing the beverage container above said subjacent support, said lateral means being pivotally attached to said backer to fold against said backer; at least one side bar pivotally attached between said lateral means and said subjacent support, said subjacent support having a flat projection, said side bar having a socket with a bow tie-shaped opening sized to receive said flat projection and to permit it to rotate; and a compliant means attached to said backer for swingably appending said backer to the person or apparel of the person to allow swinging in the plane of the backer, so that said collapsible frame is adjustable with movement of the person.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder according to claim 12 wherein said compliant means comprises: a clip pivotally attached to said backer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holder according to claim 12 wherein said compliant means comprises: a hook.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder according to claim 12 wherein said compliant means comprises: a fixture with slots for receiving a waist belt.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holder according to claim 12 wherein said lateral means comprises a hoop.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder according to claim 12 wherein said lateral means comprises a pair of hoops.
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