Abstract:
A portable device used to retain and consolidate multiple remote controls of home electronic entertainment devices, having a means which enables the user to operate a single remote control while it and the other remote controls are attached to said portable device. Also, comprising a means of attaching or detaching the remote controls from the portable device.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates to remote controls of home electronic entertainment devices, specifically to a portable hand held structure which will retain and consolidate them. 
     2. Discussion of Prior Art 
     Heretofore, there has been no portable hand held structure for the retaining of remote controls. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     Accordingly several objects of my invention are, that the remote control holder consolidates home use remote controls to provide ease in locating them as well as using them. It comprises a means for attaching the remote controls to the remote control holder, such that a single unit is formed holding multiple remote controls. 
     It is an object of this invention to provide a convenient and easy means to retain, consolidate and use multiple remote controls individually but on a single structure, which is lightweight and inexpensive to manufacture. 
     Further objects and advantages of my invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description thereof. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the remote control holder, which will retain two remote conrols. 
     FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of the remote control holder, which will retain two remote controls. 
     FIG. 3 is an elevated view of the embodiment of the remote control holder which will retain two remote controls. 
     FIG. 4 is an elevated view of the embodiment of the remote control holder, which will retain three remote controls. 
     FIG. 5 is an elevated view of the embodiment of the remote control holder, which will retain four remote controls. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Referring to FIGS. 1,2,3,4, and 4, an embodiment of the invention is shown in which the remote controls 2, is attached to the remote control holder 1. 
     The attaching means of the remote control 2, to the remote control holder 1, is accomplished by the use of VELCRO loop tape 3, which is to be placed on the back side of remote control 2, by the individual, and the VELCRO hook tape 4, which is attached to the widest horizontal portions 5, of the face of the remote control holder 1, placed by the manufacturer. 
     An opening 6, at the top of the remote control holder 1, extending through the center to the base 8, is a storage means for an entertainment program guide. 
     This storage means, generally designated as 20, is defined by the base 8 and a plurality of upstanding walls 22. In FIG. 4, the storage means is identified by reference numeral 20&#39; and the upstanding walls are identified by reference numeral 22. In FIG. 5, the storage means is identified by reference numeral 20&#34; and the upstanding walls are identified by reference numeral 22&#34;. 
     Openings 7, at each side of the widest horizontal portions 5, of the remote control holder 1, are means for grasping remote control 2, and remote control holder 1, simultaneously. 
     The remote control holder 1, is supported by a circular base 8, with which would be attached non-skid material 9, by the manufacturer. 
     OPERATION 
     The function of the remote control holder 1, is to retain the remote controls 2. Remote control holder 1, provides ease in locating remote controls 2, as well as using them, in that the remote controls 2, are in a central location which is portable and allows a means for using one remote control 2, while the others are atached as well. 
     The attaching means of remote controls 2, to remote control holder 1, is accomplished by installing two strips of VELCRO loop tape 3, to the backside of the remote control 2; one at the top and one at the bottom just above the battery replacement cover. Next, press the back of the remote control 2, to the widest verticle portion 5, of the remote control holder 1, which would have attached manufacturer placed VELCRO hook tape 4. The function of the attaching mean, VELCRO loop tape 3, and velcro hook tape 4, is to retain remote controls 2, to remote control holder 1, providing a securing means for remote controls 2, while an individual remote control 2, is being used; and to provide a detaching means so battery replacement of remote controls 2, is made possible. 
     The function of openings 7, which are located at each side of the widest horizontal portions 5, of the remote control holder 1, provide a means of grasping and lifting remote control 2, to be used and remote control holder 1, simultaneously with remote controls 2, which are not to be used. Operation is accomplished by placing your hand in openings 7, grasping individual remote control 2, and remote control holder 1, lifting and pointing them in the direction of the entertainment device to be operated and pressing desired functions, which is the best mode of operation, in my opinion. 
     The remote control holder 1, having a circular base 8, provids the function of maintaining verticle stability of remote control holder 1. 
     Finally, the non-skid material 9, placed by the manufacturer on the bottom of the circular base 8, is to provide horizontal stability of remote control holder 1. 
     The process of making the remote control holder 1, is accomplished by drafting the design of the remote control holder 1, on sheet plastic, such as acrylic; cutting the design out, and placing it over a heating element. When pliable, the plastic is bent around a mold to produce the desired shape. Seams are then butted and glued. Then, VELCRO hook tape 4, and non-skid material 9, are attached to remote control holder 1, by an adhesive. Another means of making this remote control holder 1, is by injection molding.