Removably attachable holding device for beverage containers

Abstract

A removably attachable holding device (1) for beverage containers (2) that is removably attachable to an attachment surface (11), such as a table, wall, counter, bar, refrigerator, vehicle console, etc. The removably attachable holding device has at least one cylindrical side wall (3) having an interior surface (7) and an exterior surface (8), a base (4) having a top surface (9) and a bottom surface (10). The removably attachable holding device may be attached to an attachment surface via hook and loop fasteners, interlocking strips, etc. that are secured to the removably attachable holding surface and the attachment surface.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 109,945 filed Oct. 31, 2008.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to holding devices for beverage containers, such as soda cans, beer cans, water bottles, beer bottles, soda bottles and so forth, more particularly, a holding device that is removably attachable to horizontal and / or vertical surfaces.[0003]Holding devices for beverage containers, more commonly known as coolie cups, are commonly constructed of neoprene, polyester, open cell foam, plastic or other insulating materials used to keep beverages cool or cold and to prevent condensation from forming on the outer surface of a beverage container. Generally, holding devices have a cylindrical wall extending upward from a circular base and an opening at the top of the cylindrical side wall that is the same diameter as the circular base. These types of holding devices may be used to hold beverage...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a removably attachable holding device for beverage containers that can be attached to both horizontal and vertical surfaces. The device prevents the beverage containers from tipping over and spilling. It also provides a convenient way to store other items, such as cell phones, in addition to beverage containers. The attachment means of the holding device securely attach to the surface and can easily detach from each other. The technical effects of the invention include improved stability and convenience for holding beverage containers and other items."

Problems solved by technology

Although known holding devices are useful for maintaining cool temperatures of beverages and preventing condensation, users oftentimes find it difficult to keep a holding device and beverage container from tipping over when the holding device is placed on a surface that is unstable, such as a surface located in a car, boat, recreational vehicle, etc.

In other instances a horizontal surface may not even be available to place the holding device on, such as a when working on a ladder.

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