Patent ID: 6390431
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: A45C,A45F,A47G,F16M

Abstract:
A device for removably holding a beverage container in upright position upon a telescoping upright handle of a wheeled luggage unit, said device comprising:a) a confining structure configured to slidably receive, and secure by gravity effect a beverage container having a substantially circular exterior profile, said confining structure having sidewall retaining means, a bottom member, and a center axis of elongation, b) opposed first and second jaws associated with said sidewall retaining means, each jaw comprised of a number of separate fingers, and spring means urging said jaws together in a path orthogonal to said axis of elongation, said second jaw being biased by said spring means to move toward and together with said first jaw which remains stationary during such movement, c) control means secured to said second jaw to enable said second jaw to be forced away from said first jaw against the urging of said spring means, and d) gripping means associated with said jaws to establish non-slipping contact with said upright handle.