Patent ID: 6045017
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A45F,A47G

Abstract:
A holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container hands free, comprising:a collapsible frame for holding said container and having (a) a backer extending over a plane, and (b) a subjacent support attached to said backer to reciprocate thereon;a lateral means for embracing the beverage container above said subjacent support, said lateral means being pivotally attached to said backer to fold against said backer;at least one side bar pivotally attached between said lateral means and said subjacent support, said lateral means and said subjacent support are pivotally attached to (a) said backer about axes that are separated by a first distance, and (b) said side bar about axes that are separated by a second distance, said backer and said side bar being pivotally attached to (a) said lateral means about axes that are separated by a third distance, and (b) said subjacent support about axes that are separated by a fourth distance, said first and said third distances having a sum that is different than that of said second and said fourth distances; anda compliant means attached to said backer for swingably appending said backer to the person or apparel of the person to allow swinging in the plane of the backer, so that said collapsible frame is adjustable with movement of the person.