Patent ID: 8998158
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A01K,A47G,A47J

Abstract:
1. A device for stabilizing and supporting a receptacle or spherical object, said device comprising first and second support elements wherein: the first support element comprises a frusto-conical support portion defining an annular rim at an outer periphery thereof, a liner surface and an outer surface on opposite sides thereof, at least a portion of the inner surface forming a receptacle or spherical object contact surface, and a base portion connecting the first support element to the second support element; the second support element comprises an outwardly flared support portion defining an annular rim at an outer periphery thereof, a curved surface and an outer surface on opposite sides thereof, at least a portion of the inner surface forming a receptacle or spherical object contact surface, and a base portion which connects to the corresponding base portion of the first support element; wherein the base portions of the first and second support elements together form a central aperture through the device allowing communication between an interior of the first support element and an interior of the second support element, and wherein at least the annular rim and the inner surface of the frusto-conical support portion of the first support element and the annular rim and outwardly flared support portion of the second support element are made of a non-skid material, wherein a depression is formed between an interior of the first support element and the central aperture and around a center whereby, in operation, said depression is adapted to allow positioning of said receptacle or spherical object within the depression such that the receptacle or spherical object can be tilted over a range of tilt angles when positioned within either the first or second support element and held securely in position, and whereby the depression is dimensioned to receive a receptacle or spherical object comprising a rounded or frusto-spherical bottom portion.