Patent ID: 6506092
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: A47G,A63H,B65D,G10K

Abstract:
An apparatus for holding beverage containers and generating noise comprising:a tubular body and u-shaped handle wherein said tubular body and u-shaped handle are longitudinally split defining first and second components; said first and second components interconnected at the handle by at least one hinge such that said first and second components are transitional between; i) a first opened configuration; and ii) a second closed configuration wherein said first and second components are operative to assume a tubular body and adapted to receive a beverage container positionable therein; and a latch member on said tubular body to releasably cause said first and second components to remain securely in said second configuration wherein said latch member sufficiently spaces said first and second components such that the two components can be slapped together to generate a clapping sound when no beverage container is engaged therewith.