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Collapsible container holder

a container holder and collapsible technology, applied in the field of containers holder or rack, can solve the problems of not providing the variety of storage options, inflatable bags providing no structure for carrying relatively heavy weights, and no indication that the rack is anything but rigid, so as to achieve safe and convenient storage

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-17
MILARDO MARY LOU +1
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[0011] As Americans become more mobile, they are spending more time in a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, motor homes, campers, boats, yachts, and even private airplanes. As Americans spend more time in their chosen mode of personal transportation, a need has arisen for safe, flexible, lightweight, and compressible container holding and storage devices. In particular, a need has arisen for safely and conveniently storing bottles, cans, and similar containers. The present invention addresses the need for such safe, flexible, lightweight and compressible container storage devices in the form of inflatable and / or foam rubber storage racks. These racks can be adapted to fit into just about any opening and can be adjusted such that they can hold bottles, cans, and jars of a wide range of dimensions.

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However, there is no indication that the rack is anything but a rigid, non-collapsible rack.
However, the inflatable bag provides no structure for carrying relatively heavy weights as would be present in a bottle.
However, Weder's device only allows containers to be stored in a vertical position and does not provide the variety of storage options that the present invention provides.

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[0016] A preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, the Invention 10 includes a collapsible and flexible structure that is arranged in a latticework such that bottles 30, jars, or other containers can be safely and snuggly stored in the structure. The structure can be made of a tough, durable plastic that is inflatable or semi-inflatable or it can be made of a rugged, yet shapeable material such as fairly firm foam rubber. The essence of the invention is to have a latticework structure that is composed of horizontal and vertical members 50 that can be adapted to fit into irregularly shaped open areas in a variety of transportation vehicles.

[0018] The latticework arrangement of the horizontal and vertical members 50 combines to form openings 40 that bottles 30, jars or other containers can fit snuggly into said openings 40.

[0019] The Invention 10 also includes an optional bottom panel 60 that can serve as an area to capture water, du...

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Abstract

A collapsible container holder that can be used to hold bottles, cans, glasses and other containers in either a vertical or horizontal position. The container holder can be made of a tough, durable plastic that is inflatable or semi-inflatable or it can be made of a rugged, yet shapeable material such as fairly firm foam rubber. The container holder is durable and flexible enough so that it can fit into irregularly shaped areas within various transportation vehicles such as boats, recreational vehicles, and trucks.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This non-provisional patent application claims priority based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 730,054 filed on Oct. 25, 2005.FEDERAL RESEARCH STATEMENT [0002] None BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] This invention relates to a holder or rack for storing containers of various sizes and shapes. More particularly, this invention relates to flexible and collapsible holders and racks that can be inserted into a variety of irregular shaped openings in various transportation vehicles such as boats, recreational vehicles, and trucks. [0005] The prior art discloses a multitude of storage racks and holders for containers of various shapes and sizes. However, virtually all of these storage devices are rigid and therefore not flexible enough to fit into the variety of small and irregular shaped openings that are typically found in, for example, a boat, truck, recreational vehicle, or even a private airplan...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B73/00
CPCA47B73/00
Inventor MILARDO, MARY LOUMILARDO, PATRICK S.
Owner MILARDO MARY LOU
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