Patent ID: 6494428
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
An adjustable holder for a container, comprising:a) a stationary member having a first surface for pressing against a first side of the container; b) a moveable member having a second surface for pressing against a second side of the container; c) first and second structures for allowing the moveable member to telescope with respect to the stationary member along a direction of adjustment; and d) third and fourth structures for setting a plurality of distances between the first and second surfaces; i) the third structure comprising a plurality of slots arranged along the direction of adjustment and oriented generally orthogonal to the direction of adjustment; and ii) the fourth structure comprising a resiliently biased projection for being inserted into a desired slot, the projection having a handle that is directly manipulable by a user; e) engaging surfaces of the projection and associated wall of the desired slot being shaped to maintain the projection in the slot in the absence of the handle being operated when the first and second walls are pressed apart in normal operation; respective major portions of the engaging surfaces being oriented within approximately 7 degrees of orthogonal to the direction of adjustment.