Bottle/can tethers

Abstract

A bottle and / or can holder including a strap of nylon webbing looped at one end through a square ring and back through a cinch buckle for length adjustment. The ring is also connected to a short loop of webbing that encircles a Velcro-adjustable cuff for attachment to a child carrier, car seat, wrist or the like. The other end of the strap is sewn to a larger Velcro-adjustable compression cuff for attachment around a bottle, can or the like. The compression cuff has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into the cuff to securely grip the container that it holds. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a bottle / can tether including a fixed strap attached to a triangular carabiner at one end, and to a Velcro-adjustable cuff at the opposing end. This cuff is for attachment around a bottle, can or the like, and it has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into it to securely grip the container that it holds. When applied, the devices will securely tether a bottle or can and prevent ground contact and spillage if, for instance, a baby throws his bottle.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application derives priority from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 932,161 filed 29 May 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to bottle / can tethers, and more particularly to bottle / can tethers that include a neoprene strip sewn into a mesh collar that surrounds and securely locks a bottle / can into place.[0004]2. Description of the Background[0005]It is desirable to carry a water bottle or canned drink while walking, biking or exercising. However in many instances it is cumbersome to hold a bottle or can without dropping it. Moreover, hand-holding a bottle / can may warm the contents without a desire to do so. Babies also have difficulty in holding their feeding bottles, as they lack the dexterity that adults have. Additionally, babies often drop or throw their bottles on the ground, thereby exposing their bottles to contaminants. These contaminants on a baby's ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]It is an object of the present invention to provide a quick-draw bottle can / tether that relies on friction, and particularly on an annulus of high-friction to steadfastly secure a bottle or can, the frictional annulus provided by a collar incorporating a sewn-in neoprene strip that surrounds and securely locks the bottle / can into place.

[0009]It is another object of the present invention to provide a quick-draw bottle can / tether that can safely attach a water / sports drink bottle to the wrist of an individual, a backpack, or other inanimate object, thereby freeing up the user's hand(s).

[0010]Another object of the present invention is to provide a length-adjustable bottle can / tether that can safely attach a baby's feeding bottle to a stroller, car seat, or crib where it is accessible to the parent or baby, and yet is retained a safe distance from the ground, such that even if the baby purposely discards the bottle or drops it accidentally, the bottle will not contact the ground or soiled surfaces, thereby avoiding bottle contamination.

[0011]It is still another object of the present invention to provide a bottle / can tether that possesses a simple and scalable design for different-sized bottles and cans, and which is fabricated of lightweight materials to provide an appropriate degree of flexibility, resiliency, durability, and longevity.

[0012]An additional object of the present invention is to provide a bottle / can tether that may be economically manufactured and sold to provide for widespread use and disposability.

[0013]In accordance with the foregoing objects, the present invention comprises bottle / can tethers. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a bottle / can tether including a strap of nylon webbing looped at one end through a square ring and back through a cinch buckle for length adjustment. The ring is also connected to a short loop of webbing that encircles a Velcro-adjustable cuff for attachment to a child carrier, car seat, wrist or the like. The other end of the strap is sewn to a larger Velcro-adjustable compression cuff for attachment around a bottle, can or the like. The compression cuff has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into the cuff to securely grip the container that it holds. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a bottle / can tether including a fixed strap attached to a triangular carabiner at one end, and to a Velcro-adjustable cuff at the opposing end. This cuff is for attachment around a bottle, can or the like, and it has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into it to securely grip the container that it holds. When applied, the devices will securely tether a bottle or can and prevent ground contact and spillage if, for instance, a baby throws his bottle.

Problems solved by technology

However in many instances it is cumbersome to hold a bottle or can without dropping it.

Babies also have difficulty in holding their feeding bottles, as they lack the dexterity that adults have.

Additionally, babies often drop or throw their bottles on the ground, thereby exposing their bottles to contaminants.

These contaminants on a baby's feeding bottle pose a significant risk of illness.

Most secure the bottles or cans within a pocket-receptacle by a cinch cord or the like, but these require dexterity for loosening or fastening and are not convenient during strenuous activities such as exercising.

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