Patent ID: 8348317
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A45F,B65G

Abstract:
1. A holding apparatus, comprising: a first sleeve having a first arm and a first handle of the holding apparatus; a second sleeve having a second arm and a second handle of the holding apparatus; a coupling element that couples together the first and second sleeves about an axis of rotation of the holding apparatus, with an overlap between the first and second arms of the holding apparatus formed upon sufficient rotation of at least the second sleeve about the axis of rotation towards a closed position of the holding apparatus; an adjustable receiving structure formed of inwardly oriented receiving surfaces of the first and second arms of the holding apparatus and configured to receive and retain an object upon sufficient rotation of at least the second sleeve about the axis of rotation towards the closed position of the holding apparatus; a quick release mechanism coupled to at least one of the first and second handles of the holding apparatus; and an adjustable sizing element coupled to the second handle of the holding apparatus configured to be in releasable engagement with the quick release mechanism to releasably maintain an adjustable size of the adjustable receiving structure, where activation of the quick release mechanism releases engagement of the adjustable sizing element with the quick release mechanism and allows at least the second handle and second arm to rotate about the axis of rotation, the first sleeve further comprising: