Abstract:
An improved beverage holding device that may be utilized by an individual on a recreational vehicle is provided. The improved beverage holding device may have a plurality of beverage holders whereby the beverage holders may be adaptable to hold a plurality of different sized beverage containers. Moreover, the improved beverage holder may be removably attached to the handlebars and/or external portion of a recreational vehicle to hold the beverages during use of the recreational vehicle. The device may utilize a plurality of mounting brackets that attach to a recreational vehicle and have an adjustable stem on the bracket to allow for movement of the entire assembly about the mounting bracket.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/985,880 filed Nov. 6, 2007, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The field of the invention is for a device to hold a liquid container while in transit. More specifically, the field of the invention is for an adaptable beverage holding device that may be utilized on a motorcycle or other moving vehicle. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Many outdoor enthusiasts love to ride vehicles that allow them to feel the outside elements. These vehicles come in many forms of recreational vehicles including ATVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, and the like. Additionally, many road riding individuals enjoy the rush of open air that most conventional enclosed vehicles, such as cars, do not offer. Cars, trucks, and other vehicles shield the individual from the outside elements and offer an impersonal feel of the road. 
     Today, many people take motorcycles for road use because of the rush of the wind against them and for the feeling of being more connected with the road. Additionally, motorcycling, and other recreational vehicles allow the owner and/or operator to go places that conventional enclosed vehicles just cannot venture; while, some recreational vehicles can be a source of relaxation and rejuvenation for its users. 
     One of the larger problems with the use of recreational equipment is the transport of goods. Even further, one such problem is the transport of liquids. Because solids can be strapped to some portion of the vehicle, many different embodiments are used to transport these solids. However, with liquids, transportation is much more complex. 
     For example, if an individual is riding a motorcycle and decides to stop at a restaurant to eat, they must eat in the restaurant. If the individual does not finish some solid portion of their meal, it may be packed and transported. However, if the individual does not finish some liquid portion of the meal, typically, this liquid must be thrown away prior to departing on the vehicle. The reason for this is simply that no good means exists for transporting liquid on such a vehicle. Many larger recreational vehicles may have a fixed cup holder thereon, but only allow for a singular use. Additionally, the cup holder is usually affixed to the vehicle and is not adaptable for removal or placement at a different location on the vehicle. 
     Therefore, a need exists for an improved beverage holding device that may be easily placed on a recreational vehicle whereby the device may hold at least one beverage. Additionally, a need exists for an improved beverage holding device whereby the device may be removably attached to a recreational vehicle and may be adapted for use with a plurality of different sized liquid containers. Moreover, a need exists for an improved beverage holding device whereby the device may be adapted to fit on the handles of a recreational vehicle and may utilize a bracket to fit a plurality of liquid container sizes and whereby it may be adapted for use with a plurality of different recreational vehicles. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention provides an improved liquid container holding device that may be utilized by an individual on a recreational vehicle. Additionally, the present invention may provide an improved beverage holding device having at least one beverage holder whereby the beverage holder may be adaptable to hold a plurality of different sized liquid containers. Moreover, the present invention provides an improved beverage holder that may be removably attached to the handlebars and/or external portion of a recreational vehicle to hold the beverages during use of the recreational vehicle. The device may utilize a plurality of mounting brackets that couple to a recreational vehicle and have an adjustable stem on the bracket to allow for movement of the entire assembly about the mounting bracket. 
     To this end, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle, the apparatus comprising: at least one rim having a generally cylindrical shape to accommodate a beverage container; an adjustable stem connected to the at least one rim; and a mounting bracket coupled to the adjustable stem and adapted to fit about the handlebars of a recreational vehicle. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein said at least one rim being able to accommodate a plurality of different beverage containers. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein said at least one rim being able to accommodate different sized and shaped beverage containers. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein the mounting bracket is adapted to fit a plurality of different diameter handlebars. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein the adjustable stem may allow for rotation and angling of the at least one rim. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle is comprising of an insert supported by the at least one rim, whereby the insert may accommodate different sized beverage containers. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein the adjustable stem includes an extension portion to extend at least one rim away from an outside edge of the recreational vehicle such that the apparatus does not interfere with proper operation of the recreational vehicle. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein a plurality of rims are provided to support a plurality of beverage containers. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle further comprising at least one rim having a beverage container support portion and a flange. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle wherein at least one rim is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the adjustable stem. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle further comprising an adjustable stem having an arm portion and an extension portion. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method of comprising: an arm portion of the adjustable stem that is coupled to the at least one rim. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for use on a recreational vehicle comprising an extension portion of the adjustable stem that couples to the mounting bracket and further wherein the extension portion has a clamp section which couples to an arm portion of the adjustable stem. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method of comprising: an extension portion of the adjustable stem whereby the extension portion allows for extension of the adjustable stem from the mounting bracket thereby further removing the rim and the accompanying beverage counter away from the mounting bracket and handlebars. 
     Still another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a method of using a beverage holder apparatus, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least one rim to accommodate a beverage container; connecting an adjustable stem to the at least one rim; and attaching a mounting bracket to at least a portion of a recreational vehicle, whereby the mounting bracket is further attached to the adjustable stem of the apparatus. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprising the step of: providing an adjustable stem having an arm portion and an extension portion whereby the arm portion connects to the at least one rim and further wherein the extension portion connects to both the arm portion and the mounting bracket. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprising the step of: allowing for extension of the extension arm away from the mounting bracket thereby removing the associated at least one rim a distance from the mounting bracket and the at least a portion of a recreational vehicle. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprising the step of: allowing for rotation of the at least one rim about the adjustable stem. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method of providing for configuration of a plurality of rims about the adjustable stem whereby the plurality of rims may accommodate a plurality of differently shaped and sized beverage containers. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the method further comprising the step of allowing for removal of the mounting bracket from the at least a portion of a recreational vehicle and placement on a subsequent recreational vehicle. Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a beverage holder including at least one rim, an adjustable stem, and a mounting bracket. 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder described in  FIG. 1A  coupled to a handlebar. 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a beverage holder including a rim, adjustable stem, and mounting bracket. 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates and exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder, including a single rim, adjustable stem, and a mounting bracket according to alternate embodiments of the invention. 
         FIG. 3  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder utilizing an insert to accommodate various configurations, including various sizes and shapes, of different beverage containers. 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a single rim, which may be used alone or in conjunction with other exemplary embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates an alternate exemplary embodiment of a double rim that may be used alone or in conjunction with other exemplary embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the arm of the adjustable stem that may be used in conjunction with other embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an exemplary extension portion that may be utilized with the arm of  FIG. 5  or other exemplary embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a mounting bracket, including an integrally formed hub, configured to couple to the handlebars of a vehicle, which may be utilized with other exemplary embodiments of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following description of preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which it is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments can be used and structural changes can be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments of this invention. 
     Although embodiments of the invention may be described and illustrated herein in terms of a beverage holder, it should be understood that embodiments of this invention are not so limited, but are additionally applicable to liquid containers in general. Furthermore, although embodiments of the invention may be described and illustrated herein as applying to motorcycles, it should be understood that embodiments of the invention are also applicable to other recreational vehicles, such as ATVs, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, bicycles, and the like. Finally, although many features of the invention are described separately or in combination, they may be used in any described embodiment. It is contemplated that the plurality of options available through the various embodiments described below may be utilized in conjunction with one another. Therefore, various features that are described in the multiple embodiments may be utilized in other embodiments, and alternatively, may not be necessary to the described embodiment. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder  100  including at least one rim  102 , an adjustable stem  104 , and a mounting bracket  106 . In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage holder  100  may include a first rim  102   a  and a second rim  102   b  to support multiple beverage containers (not shown). The beverage holder  100  may additionally be configured to mount to the handlebars of a recreational vehicle (not shown) by mounting bracket  106 . 
     The at least one rim  102  may be made of a plurality of sections, including a beverage container support  110  and a flange  112 . The beverage container support  110  may be generally cylindrical to support a change in profile of a beverage container (not shown) or a sleeve (see, for example,  FIG. 3 ) to support a plurality of beverage container sizes and shapes. The at least one rim  102  may also include a flange  112  integrally formed on the outside edge of the beverage container support  110  section. The flange  112  provides a flat plane to couple the at least one rim  102  to the rest of the beverage holder  100 , and preferably to the adjustable stem  104 . The flange  112  may be a generally semi-circular protrusion in the same plane as the beverage container support  110 . The at least one rim  102  may couple to the adjustable stem  104  by a screw  114 . The flange  112  may include a hole, while one end of the adjustable stem  104  includes a threaded screw hole (not shown). 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one rim  102  may be generally cylindrical shaped to accommodate a beverage container. The beverage holder  100  may include a first rim  102   a  and a second rim  102   b . The first rim  102   a  and the second rim  102   b  may be rotated independently about the longitudinal axis of the screw  114 . Therefore, the first rim  102   a  and the second rim  102   b  may be positioned at any position about the adjustable stem  104  relative to each other. For example, the first rim  102   a  may be positioned directly over the second rim  102   b  so that the beverage holder  100  only supports a single beverage container. Another configuration includes the first rim  102   a  positioned over the second rim  102   b  but offset so that the beverage holder  100  may accommodate various diameter beverage containers. Alternatively, the first rim  102   a  and the second rim  102   b  may be positioned generally opposite each other to accommodate multiple beverage containers (not shown). The beverage holder  100  may alternatively include more rims (not shown) to further accommodate different or multiple beverage containers. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage holder  100  may include an adjustable stem  104  coupled to the at least one rim  102  to permit rotation and angling of the at least one rim  102 . In an exemplary embodiment, the adjustable stem  104  may include two sections, an arm  120  and an extension portion  122 . The arm  120  may be coupled to the at least one rim  102  and to the extension portion  122 , while the extension portion  122  couples to the mounting bracket  106 . The extension portion  122  may include a clamp section  124 , which couples to the arm  120 . The clamp portion  124  include two projections  126  that fit around one end of the arm  120 . A screw  114  may be used to couple the clamp section  124  to the arm  120 . A screw  114  may be run through a hole of one of the projections  126 , through a hole in the arm  120 , and then threaded through the second projection  126 . Thereby, the clamp section  124  may be compressed to securely hold the arm  120  in a desired position between the head of the screw  114  and the threaded side of the projection  126 . This design permits the arm  120  to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of both the arm  120  and the extension portion  122 . The extension portion  122  may couple to the mounting bracket  106  in a similar fashion. Alternatively, the end of the extension portion  122  may include a threaded hole, while the mounting bracket  106  includes a countersunk hole  128 . A screw  114  may pass through the countersunk hole  128  of the mounting bracket  106  and securely thread into the extension portion  122 . The extension portion  122  may then be rotated about its longitudinal axis to a preferred configuration. The extension portion  122  may be of a plurality of lengths to extend the beverage holder  100  away from the vehicle so that the beverage holder does not interfere with the proper operation of the vehicle. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage holder  100  includes a mounting bracket  106  configured to fit about the handlebars of a recreational vehicle. The mounting bracket  106  is adapted to fit a plurality of handle bar configurations including different diameters and contours. The mounting bracket  106  may include two sections: the front section  130  and the back section  132 . The front section  130  may couple to the extension portion  122 , as discussed above, while the back section  132  couples to the front section  130  to clamp onto a handlebar. The mounting bracket  106  may include an interior bore  134  generally cylindrical in shape. The interior bore  134  contacts the handle bars (not shown). The back section  132  couples to the front section with screws  114 , similar to the connection of the front section  132  to the extension portion  122 . The back section  132  includes counter sunk holes  128  while the front section  130  includes threaded holes (not shown). The screws are tightened into the front section  130  and a handlebar is clamped in the interior bore  134  between the front section  130  and the back section  132 . The countersunk holes  128  in the back section  132  are countersunk so that the screw heads do not interfere with the operation of the beverage holder  100  or snag a user. 
       FIG. 1B  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder  100  described in  FIG. 1A  coupled to a handlebar  140 . The beverage holder  100  may include at least one rim  102 , an adjustable stem  104 , and a mounting bracket  106 , removably coupled to handlebars  140 . In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage holder  100  includes a first rim  102   a  and a second rim  102   b  positioned generally opposite each other, so that when in use, the support beverages (not shown) would straddle the extension portion  122 . The angle  150  of the arm  120  relative to the extension portion  122  is adjusted so that the at least one rim  102  is level to the ground. The extension portion  122  is adjusted to permit the arm  120  to be in a vertical position relative to the ground. The rotation, as indicated by arrow  152 , of the extension portion  122  relative to the mounting bracket  106  accounts for any curvature of the handlebar  140 . The mounting bracket  106  may also be rotated, as indicated by arrow  154 , about the handlebar  140  to further ensure proper alignment of the system. 
       FIG. 2A  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a beverage holder  200  including a rim  202 , adjustable stem  204 , and mounting bracket  206 . The mounting bracket  206  may be an attachment plate that may be coupled to the body of a vehicle (not shown) by screwing or bolting through the holes  250  of the mounting bracket  206 . The mounting bracket  206  may be generally circular, or may be any shape to accommodate available attachment space on a given vehicle. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the rim  202  includes at least one section to support a beverage container. The rim  202  of  FIG. 2A  is similar to the at least one rim  102  of  FIG. 1A  except the first rim  102   a  and the second rim  102   b  are integrally formed into a single unit. The first rim  202   a  and the second rim  202   b  may be positioned at any location relative to each other. For example, the first rim  202   a  may be across the bridge  212  from the second rim  202   b.    
     The adjustable stem  204  may include an arm  220  and an extension portion  222 , similar to the adjustable stem  104  of  FIG. 1A , but may incorporate features according to alternate embodiments of the invention. For example, the arm  220  may include a rounded head  252  at the end toward the extension portion  220 . The rounded head  252  may match the rounded contour of the extension portion  222  so that there are no protrusions between the arm  220  and the extension portion  222  to cause snagging or scratching. The extension portion  222  couples to arm  220  in a similar fashion as described with respect to  FIG. 1A . 
     In an exemplary embodiment, a hub  254  is coupled between the extension portion  222  and mounting bracket  206 . The hub  254  permits the extension portion  222  to be rotated and properly aligned without removing the mounting bracket  206  from the vehicle frame. The end of the extension portion  222  towards the hub  254  may be hollow, with an inner diameter. The hub  254  includes a neck (not shown) that has an outer diameter approximately equal to or less than the inner diameter of the extension portion  222 , so that the hub neck fits inside the extension portion  222 . The extension portion  222  may include a threaded hole  256  that accepts a screw. When the extension portion  222  is properly aligned with respect to the hub  254  and mounting bracket  206 , the screw is used to frictionally about the neck of the hub and prevent further rotation. The neck may additionally include a circumferential indention explained further below. The hub  254  may be integrally formed with the mounting bracket  206  or may be coupled, such as by screwing, gluing, adhering, bonding, or the like. 
       FIG. 2B  illustrates and exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder  200 , including a single rim  203 , adjustable stem  204 , and a mounting bracket  207  according to alternate embodiments of the invention. The mounting bracket  207  may be any shape to utilize available space on a particular vehicle to accommodate mounting the beverage holder  200 . The mounting bracket  207  may be, for example, generally circular, generally rectangular, including square, generally triangular, or may be a free form, or some combination thereof. The mounting bracket may be generally flat or contoured, as well, to properly seat against the vehicle surface. 
       FIG. 3  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the beverage holder  300  utilizing an insert to accommodate various configurations, including sizes and shapes, of different beverage containers. The insert  360  may be generally cylindrically shaped, or may be a pouch or pocket shape. The insert  360  may include a collar  362  supported by rim  302 . The collar  362  may be generally circular to rest upon the rim  302 . The insert  360  may be metal or plastic, and the collar  362  integrally formed with the body  363 . Alternatively, the insert  360  may be fabric, or some non-rigid material. The material may then be wrapped around the collar  362  or coupled to the collar to support the insert  360  from the rim  302 . The collar  362  may be metal, plastic, rubber, or a material that holds the desired shape to support the insert  360  on the rim  302 . The insert  360  may be secured to the beverage holder  300  with a band  364 . The band  364  may be an elastic band coupled to the insert  360  or the collar  362  and fit around the flange  312  of the rim  302 . It is contemplated that the band  364  may employ other devices to secure the insert  360  to the rim  302 , such as with a pre-formed hook or claw that hooks around the end of the rim  302 . 
     As described above, with respect to other embodiments, the rim  302  may be coupled to the adjustable stem  304 . The adjustable stem  304  may also include an arm  320 , an extension portion  322 , and a hub  354 . According to an alternate embodiment, the extension portion  322  may couple to the arm  320  with a rivet  315  or other pivot bar. The relative position of the arm  320 , extension portion  322 , and hub  354  with respect to each other and the vehicle may then be adjusted through set screws  314 . Set screws  314  create a frictional interface between the arm  320  and the extension portion  322  and between the extension portion  322  and the hub  354 , preventing further rotation. The set screw  314  fits into threaded holes  314   a  of the extension portion  322  and about the arm  320  or hub  354 . The set screws  314  are flush or within the threaded holes  314   a  to prevent snagging. The set screws  314  may also be the same size to require only a single tool to adjust or tighten the beverage holder  300  once it is installed. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage holder  300  is used without a mounting bracket. In this case, the hub  354  may be mounted directly onto the vehicle (not shown). The hub  354  may include an internal bore along its longitudinal length. The internal bore may have a diameter less than the neck of the hub  354  within the extension portion  322 . The extension portion  322  internal bore may be greater than the length of the neck portion of the hub to accommodate a head of a screw or other attachment device for the hub to the vehicle. Alternatively, the hub  354  may be bonded, adhered, glued, riveted, or coupled directly to the vehicle by some other method. 
       FIG. 4A  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a single rim  400 , which may be used alone or in conjunction with other described embodiments. The single rim  400  may include a beverage container support section  402  and a flange  414 . The beverage container support  402  is a rim that support a profile change of a beverage container or the insert discussed previously. The beverage container support section  402  may be generally circular shaped with a generally concentric cut out, creating an inner radius  406  and outer radius  408 . Coupled or integrally form onto an outer edge  410  of the beverage container support  402  may be the flange  404 . The flange  404  may be generally circular or may be rectangular to fit an end profile of the adjustable arm (see  FIG. 5 ) coupled to the rim. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the outer radius  408  of the beverage container support section  402  is approximately 1.5 to 2.0 inches, but is preferably about 1.75 inches to 1.80 inches. The inner radius  406  of the beverage container support section  402  is approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches, and is preferably about 1.40 inches to 1.46 inches. The flange may have a width  412  of approximately 0.6 to 1.3 inches, and a general radius of approximately 0.30 to 0.65 inches. The flange may include a hole  416  at its general center to accommodate the screw or attachment device between the rim  400  and the adjustable stem (not shown). The transition  418  between the flange  404  and the beverage container support  402  may be smooth, with a radius of about 0.125 inches. The distance  420  between the general center of the beverage container support  402  and the general center of flange  404  may be approximately 2.12 to 2.25 inches. The height  422  of the rim  400  may be about 0.1875 inches. 
       FIG. 4B  illustrates an alternate exemplary embodiment of a double rim  401 . The double rim  401  is similar to the single rim  400 , as described in  FIG. 4A , except two or more beverage container support  402  sections are coupled or integrally formed together through a bridge  405 . The bridge  405  may include a smooth transition between the plurality of beverage container support sections  402 . For example, the transition may have a curvature  419  of approximately 0.25 to 0.65 inches. For the configuration where the beverage container support sections  402  are directly across the bridge  405 , their respective center distances  426  may be approximately 3.5 to 4.1 inches. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the arm  500  of the adjustable stem that may be used in conjunction with various embodiments of the present invention. The arm  500  has a first end  502  configured to be coupled to the rim (not shown), and a second end  504  configured to be coupled to the extension portion (not shown), mounting bracket (not shown), or hub (not shown). The first end  502  may include a threaded hole  506  to secure the adjustable stem to the rim (not shown). The first end  502  may be a relatively constant cross section that may be rectangular, including square, or generally circular. In an exemplary embodiment, the first end  502  is generally square with an edge  508  approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches. The second end  504  may be generally rounded, or may be contoured to correspond to the extension portion (not shown) to reduce snagging or minimize sharp edges. The radius  510  of the rounded second end  504  may be approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches. At the approximate center of the second end  504  may be a hole  512  to accommodate the pivot connection to the extension portion (not shown). The diameter  514  of the hole  512  is about 0.12 to 0.255 inches. The length  516  of the arm  500  may be various lengths to position the rim of the beverage holder at a desired height. Preferably, the length  516  is between approximately 1.0 and 5.0 inches, and may come in a variety of lengths. In one embodiment, the second end  504  has a reduced width  518  with respect to the width  508  of the first end  502 . The reduced width  518  may be approximately 0.25 inches. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates an exemplary extension portion  600  that may be utilized with the arm  500  of  FIG. 5  or other exemplary embodiments as described herein. The extension portion  600  has a first end  602 , configured to couple to a mounting bracket (not shown) or directly to a vehicle (not shown), and a second end, configured to couple to arm, such as exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 5 . In an exemplary embodiment, the first end  602  may include a center threaded hole to couple the extension portion  600  to a mounting bracket or vehicle body, as illustrated in  FIG. 1 . The threaded hole  606  may be, for example, approximately ¼ inch—20 thread. In an alternate exemplary embodiment, the first end  602  of the extension portion  600  may include a bore  610  to accommodate a neck of the hub (not shown). As an example, the inner radius  612  of the bore  610  may be approximately 0.25 to 0.0.4 inches, approximately 0.2 to 0.8 inches deep, while the outer radius  614  may be approximately 0.35 to 0.5 inches. Both features, the threaded hole  606  and center bore  610  may both be present to provide the user with configuration and mounting options within one set up. The length  621  of the first end  602  may depend on the vehicle, and may come in a variety of lengths. The extension portion  600  may be used to separate the beverage container from surfaces or parts of the vehicle to reduce interference with operating the vehicle. Therefore, as an example, the length  621  of the extension portion may be approximately 0.5 to 1.0 inches to provide a separation distance from the vehicle panels or handlebars. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the second end  604  of the extension portion  600  may include at least one projection  616  to couple to arm (not shown). The projection  616  may be formed by removing a center section  618  from the second end  604  to a desired depth  620 . For example, the depth  620  may be approximately 0.5 to 1.1 inches, while the width  622  of the center section  618  may be approximately 0.25 to 0.55 inches. In an exemplary embodiment, the projection  616  may include a counterbore hole  624  to accommodate a screw, pivot arm, or coupling device between the extension portion  600  and the arm (not shown). For example, The extension portion  600  may include two projections  616  (one behind the other), where the first projection includes the counter bore  624  to accommodate a screw head, while the second projection includes a threaded hole for the screw threads. The screw (not shown) then slides through the counter bore  624 , the hole of the arm (not shown) and threads into the second projection, thereby clamping the arm between the first and second projections. For example, the first projection may include a countersunk bore  624  approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches from the second end  604 , and approximately 0.125 to 0.255 inch diameter with an approximately 0.2 to 0.4 inch diameter counter bore about 0.125 inches deep. The opposite projection  624  may then be a threaded hole, for example about ¼ inch with 20 thread through the bottom wall. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the extension portion  600  may include one or more set screws,  626  or  628 , to secure the relative location of the extension portion with respect to the hub (not shown, see  FIG. 7 ), and/or with respect to the arm (not shown, see  FIG. 5 ). The holes  626  or  628  or the set screws may be through only one wall of the extension portion, or may be through both walls to provide a location on both sides of the extension portion. Therefore, if one side of the extension portion abuts the vehicle or is inaccessible for a tightening tool, the other screw location may be used on the opposite side of the body. The set screw holes  626  or  628  may be, for example, about a ¼ inch—20 thread through one or both walls of the extension portion  600 . 
       FIG. 7  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a mounting bracket  700  configured to couple to a handlebar, including an integrally formed hub  702 . The mounting bracket  700  includes a front section  704 , see  FIG. 7A , and a back section  706 , see  FIG. 7B . The front section  704  and back section  706  mate to encompass a handlebar to securely and removably couple the beverage holder (according to various embodiments described herein) to a vehicle (not shown). 
     As seen in an exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 7A , the front section  704  may include a first end  710  that is closest to a handlebar, and a second end  712  coupled to a hub  702 , either integrally or mechanically, or to the adjustable stem (not shown). The first end  710  of the front section  704  and the first end  714  of the back section  706  may include a generally semi-circular bore  712   a  and  712   b , configured to encompass a handlebar. The semi-circular bore  712   a  and  712   b  may be a half circular cut away section from the mounting bracket that results in a cylindrical cut out from the mounting bracket. For example, the cut out radius may be about 0.5 inches. The center of the bore  712   a  or  712   b  to the edge of the mounting bracket, length  718 , may be approximately 1.0 inches. The depth of the bracket  727  along an edge may be approximately 0.4 to 0.7 inches, and may be curved around the circular bore  712   b  to accommodate the radius of the cut out. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the front section  704  and back section  706  may include holes  720   a  and  b , offset from the semi-circular bore  712   a  and  b . The back section  706  may include countersunk holes  720   b  to accommodate a screw, while the front section  704  may include threaded holes  720   a . For example, the front section holes  720   a  may be drilled and tapped at ¼ inch—20 thread by 0.4 inches deep to 5/16 inch—18 thread to 0.5 inches deep. The countersunk holes  720   b  of the back section  706  may be approximately 0.2 to 0.4 inch with counterbore of 0.4 to 0.6 inches that is about 0.4 to 0.5 inches deep. The distance between holes  720   a  may be approximately 1.4 to 1.6 inches, while the width of the mounting bracket  724  may be approximately 0.75 to 1.0 inches. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the front section  704  of mounting bracket  700  may include an integrally formed hub  702 . The hub  702  may be coupled to the second end  712  of front section  704  and may include a generally cylindrical neck  730  with a cut out circumferential indention  732 . The generally cylindrical neck  730  may be configured to fit inside the bore of the extension portion (see  FIG. 6 ). The circumferential indention  732  may be configured to engage the set screw to further prevent longitudinal motion between the extension portion (not shown) and the hub. The front section may include a shoulder  734  that abuts the extension portion to properly align with the hub circumferential indention  732 . In an exemplary embodiment, the shoulder width  736  may be about 0.75 to 1.0 inches, the cylindrical neck  738  may be approximately 0.5 to 0.75 inches, while the circumferential indention  740  may be approximately 0.375 to 0.55 inches. The indented portion may also start  742  approximately 0.1 to 0.25 inches away from the shoulder  712  and may be approximately 0.1 to 0.25 inches long; while the end of the necked portion  746  may be another 0.05 to 0.25 inches long. 
     A further exemplary embodiment contemplates that the apparatus may be constructed of a suitable material such as plastic. In another exemplary embodiment, it is contemplated that the apparatus may be constructed of any suitable material such as metal, alloy and the like, such as aluminum. Further, a contemplated embodiment of the apparatus may be constructed of a suitable material such as rubber, foam, composite, plastic and the like whereby the device may be rigid enough to support the weight of multiple full beverage containers thereon. 
     A further exemplary embodiment contemplates that the screws used to couple the various features of the beverage holder together may also be substituted for other coupling devices. As seen in  FIG. 1A , the screws  114  may be a hex screw, while in  FIG. 1B , the screw may be a rounded, flat head screw  142  utilizing a washer  144 . Other screw devices such as a Hex, Allen, slot, Torx, star or Phillips key or driver screws may be utilized; but alternatively other coupling devices, such as rivet, tack, pull knob, fitted push button, quick release cam fastener, or the like, may also be used. 
     Although embodiments of this invention have been fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications are to be understood as being included within the scope of embodiments of this invention as defined by the appended claims.