Holder

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-20
MR YARDWARE +2
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[0010]The holder may include other aspects. For example, the holder may be fabricated from at least one of stainless steel and plastic. Further, the receptacle member may include at least one removable insert coupled therein such that the insert inhibits thermal communication between the container and the receptacle member. The insert may include a container coupling portion that couples to the container before insertion into the receptacle member to facilitate securely retaining the container within the receptacle member.
[0011]Additionally, the substantially closed end of the receptacle member may have an arcuate shape to facilitate channeling moisture expelled from the container towards the at least one opening defined therein. The receptacle member may also include a cover configured to couple to the receptacle member.

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Many beverage holders are designed to be used either indoors or outdoors and have the limited utility of holding a beverage container.
However, the stand extends only a short distance above the ground.
Furthermore, outdoor beverage holders are subjected to potentially present debris or bugs and other various elements of the outdoors such as rain and snow.
Additionally, many outdoor beverage holders are made of a soft, lightweight material such that these outdoor beverage holders may blow away with a strong gust of wind.
An outdoor beverage holder that is insertable into the ground does not enable a user to use such a beverage holder inside of their home.

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[0021]The description provided herein incorporates by reference the description provided in the U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 930,398, filed May 16, 2007.

[0022]Referring to FIGS. 1-5, a holder 100 is configured to retain a container or member 102, such as a beverage container, and is configured for use both indoors and outdoors. Holder 100 includes a receptacle member 110, a support member 200 coupled to and extending from receptacle member 110, and a base 300 configured to receive at least a portion of support member 200. Preferably, holder 100 may be used with or without base 300. Specifically, support member 200 is configured to be removed from base 300 and inserted into the ground (such as in dirt or sand) outdoors. Further, when holder 100 is used outdoors and without base 300, the height of holder 100 may be conveniently adjustable for ease of use.

[0023]Receptacle Member

[0024]Referring to FIGS. 1-2, in the exemplary embodiment, receptacle member 110 has a substantially c...

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Abstract

A holder configured to retain at least one container is provided. The holder includes a receptacle member having an axis, an open end and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein, a support member substantially axially coupled to the receptacle member, and a base having at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of the support member.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 930,398, filed May 16, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention is directed to a holder for indoor and outdoor use, particularly to a holder having a detachable base such that the holder, without the base, is insertable into a pliable surface.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Many beverage holders are designed to be used either indoors or outdoors and have the limited utility of holding a beverage container. Some outdoor beverage holders include a stand that is inserted into the ground or other soft surface in order to stand erect. Once the stand is inserted in the ground, a user may place a beverage container in the holder. However, the stand extends only a short distance above the ground. For example, the stand may extend approximately 8 to 12 inches from the ground. When an individual is standing outside, such a beverage holder causes the p...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F7/28A47F5/05
CPCA47G23/0225
Inventor ROCHE, MICHAEL W.
Owner MR YARDWARE
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