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Abstract

An improved hand-held water bottle holder, made of an absorbent cloth material, for carrying a bottle of water (or other beverage) that can be easily and conveniently carried by an individual who is engaged in physical activities such as walking and running. The water bottle holder incorporates a detachable absorbent cloth, one or more internal pockets, and a pocket that may be sealed and used to conveniently store and carry small essentials, such as an identification card, keys, and / or a cellular phone.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a package and article carrier, and, in particular, to a liquid or liquid-holding container or carrier that incorporates a detachable towel for personal use and pocket for storage. The present invention further relates to absorbent packaging intended for use during sports and related activities.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Maintaining a healthy level of hydration while running and / or jogging is extremely important. Dehydration can lead to cramping, heatstroke, and heat exhaustion. Healthcare professionals and physical fitness advisors stress while walking and / or running, individuals should drink when they become thirsty, particularly when engaged in such activities in the heat. In fact, one rule of thumb among runners is that an individual should have six to eight ounces of fluid every twenty minutes or so during a brisk walk or run.[0005]The rate at which an individual pers...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved hand-held water bottle holder, made of an absorbent cloth material, for carrying a bottle of water (or other beverage) that can be easily and conveniently carried by an individual who is engaged in physical activities such as walking and running.

[0017]It is also an object of the present invention to provide an improved hand-held water bottle holder that is made of an absorbent cloth material and that incorporates a detachable absorbent cloth, such as a towel, that may be conveniently and neatly stored within the holder until needed for personal use.

[0018]It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved hand-held water bottle holder that is made of an absorbent cloth material and that incorporates a detachable absorbent cloth, such as a towel, and that incorporates a pocket that may be sealed and used to conveniently store and carry small essentials, such as an identification card, keys, and / or a cellular phone.

[0020]Still yet another object of the present invention to provide an improved hand-held water bottle holder that is made of an absorbent cloth material, that incorporates a detachable absorbent cloth, such as a towel, and that is affordable and reusable, machine washable, and thereby easily maintained.

[0021]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved hand-held water bottle holder that is made of an absorbent cloth material, that incorporates a detachable absorbent cloth, such as a towel, and that is machine washable, and thereby easy to maintain.

Problems solved by technology

Dehydration can lead to cramping, heatstroke, and heat exhaustion.

Nothing in the prior art, however, provides a means to simultaneously and adequately address the awkwardness of carrying a beverage bottle that ultimately is used in hydrating the body and the need for immediate access to an absorbent material for removing perspiration from the body while engaged in certain physical activities, particularly in the heat.

Nor do the prior art devices incorporate multi-purpose materials that insulate beverage containers while providing absorbing utilitarian aspects as well.

Even in the context of use with water bottles and the like, this device, however, does not provide a means to simultaneously carry an absorbent material for the user's personal use.

Furthermore, this particular prior art patent provides no means of additional storage for small essentials, such as identification, keys, and a cellular phone.

One concern with these prior art patents is that it requires the user to attach the towel to his / her clothing which may prove to be a nuisance once the individual is engaged in physical activity, either due to the repeated bumping of the towel against the user's body and / or to the towel interfering in the user's movement.

More notably, neither of these prior art patents provide a means to carry a water bottle and the like.

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