Beverage container holder and handle for use in a vehicle

Abstract

The invention is a beverage container holder with a handle attached to it for use in passing beverages inside a vehicle. A passenger can use the beverage container holder to hold a beverage container (bottles, cans, glasses, etc.), and pass said beverage container to another passenger in the vehicle by means of the handle. The handle would be grasped by one passenger, and the beverage container holder would then be moved within the grasp of another passenger. This invention will allow safer passage of beverages inside a moving vehicle. It will be especially useful for an adult to pass a beverage container to a child. The beverage container holder is made of a lightweight plastic, and contains no sharp corners, making it safe for children to use.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Cup holders have been in existence in vehicles for many years, and come in many styles. Some are built into the vehicle doors, some are freestanding, and some are retractable. All of these cup holders, however, are stationary. None of them provide a simple and reliable method of transferring a beverage from one part of a vehicle to another. As a result, beverages are frequently spilled on vehicle seats and carpets, and beverage containers are often damaged or broken. In addition, a dangerous condition can exist if a parent attempts to pass a beverage to an infant or child. First, the parent must drive with one hand, and hold the beverage with the other. Second, the parent must look away from the road in order to see that the beverage has been placed within the child's reach. Finally, the parent must hold the beverage container in this position until they are reasonably certain that the child has successfully taken the container. Obviously, this can...

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[0003] The second purpose of the invention is to provide a handle that can be used to pass the beverage from one passenger to another. The handle is designed to be long enough that a passenger can hold the end of the handle, while the holder is within the reach of another passenger. At the same time, however, the handle is not so long that it is cumbersome to use. That is, the average person can hold the beverage container holder without having the holder extend all the way to the windshield, or the passenger door, or the vehicle ceiling, etc., which would require turning the holder vertically to use it. This ease of use will be especially helpful for children.

[0004] The third purpose of the invention is to provide a curved portion, or hook, at the end of the handle. This will make the handle of the beverage container holder look similar to a common umbrella handle. This hook will have to purposes. First, by grasping the hook, a passenger can extend the beverage container holder to its full length, while still keeping a firm grip on the invention. Second, the hook can be used to store the invention, as it can be hung on the wall of a vehicle, preferably on the apparatus found in many vehicles for hanging clothing. This feature will allow accessability of the invention in the vehicle, while keeping the invention from getting left underfoot.

[0005] The fourth purpose of the invention is to make the beverage container holder of a lightweight material, such as plastic, which will allow easy use of the invention by both adults and children, by young persons and the elderly. The invention will also be easy to clean, as it can be wiped with a damp cloth. In addition, the invention will have no sharp corners, either on the beverage container holder portion or the handle portion, so that children will be able to use the invention without risk of injury.

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At the same time, however, the handle is not so long that it is cumbersome to use.

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