Abstract:
A beverage carriage if provided for wear around a user&#39;s waist area. The apparatus includes an accessory that attaches to a user&#39;s waist area. A hanger depends from the accessory, the hanger having an upwardly positioned socket. A mounted sleeve has a top opening having an opening that enables a contained beverage to be housed within the sleeve interior. A curved panel/plate fits inside the sleeve. A projecting member is attached to the curved panel/plate and extends through the insulated sleeve to a position spaced externally of the sleeve. A detachable connector joins the projecting member to the hanger when the detachable connector is lowered into the socket via the open top. A locking member moves between locking and release positions, the locking member automatically interlocking with the connector when the connector is lowered into the socket, the locking member having a manually operated release portion that when depressed by the hand of a user places the locking member in the released position which enables removal of the connector from the socket.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/433,622, filed 29 Mar. 2012, which is a non provisional patent application of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/468,919, filed 29 Mar. 2011. 
     Priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/468,919, filed 29 Mar. 2011, hereby incorporated herein by reference, is hereby claimed. 
    
    
     STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
     Not applicable 
     REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX” 
     Not applicable 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a carrier that enables a user to support a drink product (canned, bottled, etc.) at a position next to the user&#39;s waist or hip area such as upon a belt. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved beverage carrier for wear at a user&#39;s hip or waist area or on an accessory (e.g., backpack, belt, shirt, jacket, vest, purse) wherein a spring loaded locking arrangement secures a specially configured insulated sleeve to a housing or receiver that is mounted on the user&#39;s belt or to the user&#39;s garment at the waist area, the sleeve supporting a selected beverage container and wherein a user can finger or thumb actuate a release mechanism that frees the sleeve and container from the receiver. 
     2. General Background of the Invention 
     Drink products are often carried by individuals over long distances. Hikers, athletes, sports fans, parade attendees, hunters, fishermen, and outdoor workers all carry drink products which must be hand held if another provision is not made for carriage. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention provides a beverage carrier for wear around a user&#39;s torso. This carriage apparatus enables a user to support a selected beverage container upon a user&#39;s torso, hip or at the waist area, thus freeing the user&#39;s hands when the beverage is not being consumed. 
     The present invention includes a beverage carriage for wear upon a user&#39;s body, comprising a clothing accessory that attaches to a user&#39;s body, a receiver that depends from the accessory, the receiver having an upwardly positioned socket, a mounted sleeve having a top opening and an interior, said opening enabling a contained beverage to be housed within the sleeve interior, a curved panel that fits inside the sleeve, a projecting member attached to the curved panel and extending through the sleeve to a position spaced externally of the sleeve, a detachable connector that joins the projecting member to the receiver when the detachable connector is lowered into the socket via the open top to define a pivotal connection, a locking member that moves between locking and release positions, the locking member automatically interlocking with the connector when the connector is lowered into the socket, the locking member having a manually operated release portion that when depressed by the hand of a user places the locking member in the release position which enables removal of the connector from the socket, and a cam that depresses the release portion when the sleeve is rotated about said pivotal connection a selected number of degrees that is between about 5 degrees and 90 degrees. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member is spring loaded. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member has a cam that moves the locking member laterally away from the socket when the projecting member is lowered into the socket. 
     In one embodiment, there is a second curved panel that attaches to the outside surface of the sleeve. 
     In one embodiment, the projecting member has an annular flange and an annular recess. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member is moved by the projecting member when the projecting member is joined to the receiver. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member is positioned above the projecting member in the locking position. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member moves laterally when the release portion is depressed. 
     In one embodiment, the receiver has a cover and the locking member is a part of the cover. 
     The present invention includes a beverage carriage for wear upon a user&#39;s body comprising an article of clothing that is wearable by a user, a receiver that is removably attachable to the article of clothing, the receiver having a socket, a mounted sleeve having a top opening and an interior, said opening enabling a contained beverage to be housed within the sleeve interior, a first panel that fits inside the sleeve, the sleeve being of a material that is softer than the first panel, a projecting member attached to the first panel and extending through the sleeve to a position spaced externally of the sleeve, a second panel that connects to the projecting member on the outside of the sleeve, a connector that joins the projecting member to the receiver when the detachable connector is lowered into the socket via the open top to define a pivotal connection of the sleeve relative to the receiver, a locking member that moves between locking and release positions, the locking member automatically interlocking with the connector when the connector is lowered into the socket, the locking member having a manually operated release portion that when depressed by the hand of a user places the locking member in the release position which release position enables removal of the connector from the socket, and a cam that depresses the release portion when the sleeve is rotated about said pivotal connection a selected number of degrees that is between about 5 degrees and 90 degrees. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member includes a biasing means that biases the locking member towards a locking position. 
     In one embodiment, when the projecting member is lowered into the socket, the locking member moves the locking member laterally away from the socket. 
     In one embodiment, at least one of the panels has spikes that engage the sleeve. 
     In one embodiment, the projecting member has an annular flange and an annular recess, the annular recess being closer to the sleeve than the annular flange. 
     The present invention includes a beverage carriage for wear upon a user&#39;s body comprising a clothing accessory that attaches to a user&#39;s body, a receiver that depends from the accessory, the receiver having an upwardly positioned socket, a mounted sleeve having a top opening and an interior, said opening enabling a contained beverage to be housed within the sleeve interior, an inner panel that fits inside the sleeve, a projecting member attached to the inner panel and extending through the sleeve to a position spaced externally of the sleeve, an outer panel that attaches to the projecting member externally of the sleeve, and wherein the inner and outer panels sandwich the sleeve therebetween, a detachable connector that joins the projecting member to the receiver to form a pivotal connection when the detachable connector is lowered into the socket via the open top, and a locking member that moves between locking and release positions, the locking member automatically interlocking with the connector when the connector is lowered into the socket, the locking member having an operated release portion that when depressed places the locking member in the release position which enables removal of the connector from the socket, and a cam that depresses the release portion when the sleeve is rotated at the pivotal connection a measure of between about 10 and 90 degrees. 
     In one embodiment, the locking member moves the locking member laterally away from the socket when the projecting member is lowered into the socket. 
     In one embodiment, there is at least one of the panels is curved. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
       For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements and wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a sectional view taken along the lines  3 - 3  of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 4  is a sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is a top partial sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 6-11  are sectional elevational views illustrating the receiver and connection thereto of the disk or projecting portion of the insulated sleeve; 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention showing the sleeve portion when the sleeve is a zippered insulated sleeve; 
         FIGS. 13-14  are perspective views of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating an insulated drawstring closure for a sleeve or bag; 
         FIGS. 15-18  are sectional fragmentary views of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating an alternate locking arrangement; 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective view a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 22  is an exploded partial perspective view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 23  is a partial perspective view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 24  is a partial sectional view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 25  is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 26-28  are sectional views illustrating operation of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 29 and 30  are partial perspective views of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 31  is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 32  is an elevation view of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 33  is a fragmentary perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 34  is a plan view of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 35  is a partial plan view of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 36  is an exploded view of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIG. 37  is a view that has multiple views of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the receiver portion; 
         FIGS. 38-39  are fragmentary top ( FIG. 38 ) and side ( FIG. 39 ) views of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention showing the receiver/holder/hanger wherein the receiver is attached to the sleeve and the projection or disk is attached to a wearer&#39;s belt, clothing item, or accessory; 
         FIG. 40  contains fragmentary view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 41-42  are perspective views of a fourth embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention; and 
         FIGS. 43-46  are sequential illustrations showing operation of the fourth alternate embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       FIGS. 1-14  show a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention designated generally by the numeral  10 . Beverage carrier  10  employs a generally cylindrically shaped sleeve  11  which can be insulated. Sleeve  11  can be made of closed cell foam. The insulated sleeve  11  can have a cylindrical wall  12  and a circular bottom or end panel  13 . Sleeve  11  could be substituted with another sleeve, using a sleeve  29  or  45  as examples. 
     Sleeve  11  has an open top  14  for enabling the placement of a selected drink product (such as a canned drink product or a bottled drink product) into the interior  15  of the insulated sleeve  11  via the open top  14 . 
     In the drawings, a beverage container in the form of a can  16  is shown. However, in any embodiment of  FIGS. 1-27 , the container can be a can, bottle or other container. A beverage container in the form of a disposable bottle is also shown, designated by the number  17 . Beverage container  18  shows another type of beverage container in the form of a metal bottle that is a reusable container. In  FIGS. 12-14 , alternate sleeves  29 ,  45  are shown holding containers  17 ,  18 . Zippered sleeve  29  can be opened and closed to insert or remove a container  17  or  18  using zipper  44 . Sleeve  45  can be opened or closed to insert or remove a container  17  or  18  using drawstring  46 . 
     The parts described herein can be made from injection molded plastic. In  FIGS. 1-5 , the sleeve  11  provides an inner curved panel  19  and outer curved panel  20 . Inner curved panel  19  can be a full cylinder that extends completely around the container  16 ,  17 , and  18 . Alternatively, the inner curved panel  19  can extend partially around the container  16 ,  17 ,  18  such as about 40-180 degrees around container  16 ,  17 ,  18 . A thickened section  21  is provided on the outer curve panel  20 . This thickened section  21  can provide a flat surface  22  to which is supported a projecting portion or disk  23 . Connecting portion  24  joins disk  23  to flat surface  22 . 
     An annular recess  25  is provided around connecting portion  24  and in between disk  23  and flat surface  22 . This annular recess  25  is receptive of a receiver  30  as will be described more fully hereinafter. Fasteners  26  (e.g., pins, screws, rivets, bolts or the like) join panel/plate  19  to panel/plate  20  as shown. 
     In  FIGS. 1 and 2 , arrow  27  illustrates the placement of disk  23  into the receiver, holder, or receptacle  30 . This action is seen more clearly in  FIGS. 6-11 . Receiver  30  provides a housing  31  having a locking member  32  that is mounted to the housing  31  with a pivotal connection or pivot  33 . Locking member  32  has an upper end portion  34  with a projection  35 . The locking member  32  has a lower end portion  36  with a cam  37 . A spring  38  is provided for urging the locking member  32  into the locking position of  FIGS. 6 and 9  (see arrow  41 ). Spring  38  can be attached to housing  31  using spring attachment  39  which can be a pair of fasteners as shown. 
     The locking member  32  is mounted to travel within a recess or slot  40  of housing  31 . In  FIGS. 6-8 , arrows  28  illustrate the insertion of disk or projecting member  23  into recess  47  via its open top  48 . While the disk or projecting member  23  and the connecting portion or shaft  24  are the only portions of insulated sleeve  11  shown in  FIGS. 6-11 , it will be understood that the connection portion  24  is joined to curve panel/plate  20  and thus to sleeve  11  and the contained beverage or can  16 . 
     Receiver  30  housing  31  has a flange  50  with edges  51  that travel in annular recess  25  as see in  FIGS. 1-11 . In order to release the beverage can or other container  16  and sleeve  11  from recess  47 , a user simply uses his or her finger or thumb  42  to press inwardly on the lower end portion  36  of locking member  32  in the direction of arrow  43  as shown in  FIG. 11 . This action rotates the lower end portion  36  of the locking member  32  inwardly toward spring  38 , thus overcoming spring pressure of spring  38 . Locking member  32  rotates about pivot  33 , withdrawing projecting portion  35  of locking member  32  from recess  47  as shown in  FIGS. 9-11 . A user can then lift the container  16 , sleeve  11  and disk  23  upwardly as illustrated by arrow  49  in  FIG. 11 . Receiver  30  housing  31  can have a clasp  80  for enabling attachment to a belt, accessory, backpack or item of clothing. 
       FIGS. 15-18  show a different locking arrangement for the receiver, designated as numeral  52 . In  FIGS. 15-18 , receiver  52  supports arm  53  which is pivotally attached to receiver body  54  at pivotal or rotary connection  55 . When connecting portion  24  and disk  23  enter socket  58 , spring  56  is pushed which frees arm  53  to rotate to the locking position of  FIG. 16 . Arm  53  is rotated in the direction of arrow  57 A until arm  53  partially enters recess or socket  58  thus preventing removal of disk  23  (see  FIG. 16 ). In order to release disk  23  and the attached sleeve  11 , a user uses his or her thumb or finger  42  to rotate the arm  53  in the direction of arrow  57 B to compress spring  56  (see  FIGS. 15 ,  17 ). Locking pin  59  can be compressed by connecting portion  24  or disk  23  to enable rotation of arm  53 . Until pin  59  is depressed, arm  53  remains in the unlocked position of  FIG. 15 . Pin  59  can be spring loaded to remain in the extended position of  FIG. 15 . Once connecting portion  24  or disk  23  pushes pin  59  downwardly, arm  53  is free to rotate in the direction of arrow  57 A. 
       FIGS. 19-30  show a third embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention designated generally by the numeral  90 . 
     Beverage carrier assembly  90  provides an insulated receptacle  91  which can be for example of a closed cell phone construction. Insulated receptacle  91  provides a cylindrical wall  92 , circular bottom  93  and open top  94 . An interior  95  is provided that is receptive of a beverage container such as a can or a bottle, designated by the numeral  96  in  FIGS. 19-21 . 
     An inner curved plate  97  is placed inside interior  95 , engaging the inner surface of cylindrical wall  92  as shown in  FIGS. 22-24 . The inner curved plate  97  carries a projecting member  98  which is used to form a locking connection with a clothing or belt mounted receptacle or holder  112  as will be discussed more fully hereinafter. Projecting member  98  extends from plate  97  through opening  99  in the cylindrical wall  92  of insulated receptacle  91 . The projecting member  98  then forms a connection with outer curved plate  103  at opening  104 . Opening  104  can include a circular portion  105  and an elongated slot  106 . In  FIG. 22 , arrows  100  schematically illustrate the assembly of inner curved plate  97 , insulated receptacle  91 , and outer curved plate  103 . 
     Projecting member  98  includes an outer annular flange  101 , outer annular recess  102 , inner annular flange  107 , and inner annular recess  108 . The inner annular flange  107  and inner annular recess  108  enable a connection to be formed with plate  103  as the opening  104  circular portion  105  is of a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of inner annular flange  107 . Thus, the inner annular flange  107  captures the plate  103  behind it and in between inner annular flange  107  and cylindrical wall  92  of insulated receptacle  91 . This arrangement is best seen in  FIGS. 22-24 . 
     The plates  97  and  103  can be provided with teeth or projecting portions or projections  109  that are positioned to engage cylindrical wall  92 . Projecting member  98  has a cylindrical portion  110  that occupies opening  99  as shown in  FIG. 24  when the inner curved plate  97  and its projection  98  are inserted connect with plate  103  after the projecting member  98  is placed through opening  99 . 
     A receptacle or holder  112  can be mounted on a user or wearers  114  belt  113 . Arrow  111  in  FIG. 25  illustrates an attachment of insulated receptacle  91  holding a beverage container or can  96  to receptacle or holder  112 . Arrow  115  in  FIG. 21  illustrates a removal of insulated receptacle  91  from receptacle of holder  112 . 
       FIGS. 26 ,  27  and  28  illustrate a connecting of insulated receptacle,  91  to receptacle or holder  112 . In  FIGS. 29 and 30 , receptacle, receiver, or holder  112  includes inner part  116  and an outer part  117 . Inner part  116  carries a spring  118 . Spring  118  is attached with hinge  119  to plate  123 . Spring  118  enables connection to a user&#39;s clothing or belt  113  by depressing push button  120  which moves hook  121  away from opening  122 , thus separating hook  121  from plate  123  as shown in  FIG. 28 . By releasing the push button  120 , the hook  121  returns to the position shown in hard lines in  FIG. 28 , thus capturing the article of clothing, strap or belt  113  in between the spring  118  and plate  123 . 
     Inner part  116  is attached to outer part  117  using a plurality of pins and openings. Pins  125  on inner part  116  engage the bore  131  of each sleeve  130  on outer part  117 . Pins  129  on outer part  117  engage openings  124  on inner part  116 . The connections of the pins  125 ,  129  to the openings  124 ,  131  can be interference fits. 
     The inner part  116  provides a ramp  126  defined by a plurality of triangular members  127 . Spaced below ramp  126  is stop  128 . A gap in between the stop  128  and the ramp  126  is occupied by upper end  139  of locking arm  138  as shown in  FIGS. 26-30 . Ramp  126  is engaged by outer annular flange  101  of projecting member  98  when insulated receptacle  91  moves downwardly toward slot  135  of cover  132  and more particularly its curved wall  134 . 
     Cover  132  provides curved front wall  134 . An opening  133  and slot  135  are provided to cover  132  front wall  134  having open top  136  and bottom or stop  137 . When the projecting member  98  moves to the bottom or stop  137 , locking arm  138  upper end  139  moves in the direction of arrow  141  to trap projecting member  98  below upper end  139  as shown in  FIG. 28 . In this fashion, a user can walk about briskly without fear that his or her beverage container  96  will be inadvertently dislodged and dropped or lost. Arrow  140  in  FIG. 27  illustrates that upper end  139  moves away from projecting member  98  as the projecting member  98  moves downwardly in the direction of arrow  142  as seen in  FIG. 27 . In order to release projecting member  98 , a user depresses actuator button  144  which is a part of cover  132  as shown in  FIGS. 29 and 30 . A slot  143  is provided in cover  132  as shown in  FIG. 29  for enhancing the ability of actuator button  144  to move forward and rearward as illustrated by arrow  145  in  FIG. 29 . 
       FIGS. 31-40  show another fourth alternate embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention designated generally by the numeral  60 . In  FIGS. 31-40 , beverage carrier  60  provides an insulated sleeve  61  that can include a cylindrical wall  62  in a circular bottom  63  with an open top  64 . The open top  64  enables insertion of a can or container  66  into interior  65  of insulated sleeve  61 . Similarly, a bottle  72  could be placed via open top  64  into interior  65  of insulated sleeve  61 . 
     A curved plate  67  is positioned within interior  65  of insulated sleeve  61  as shown in  FIG. 34 . Projecting member  69  is attached to curve plate  67  using a fastener  68  such as a screw or bolt. Projecting member  69  is attached to circular disk  70  which is spaced away from plate  67  as shown in  FIG. 34 . An annular recess or groove  71  is provided around projecting member  69  and generally in between disk  70  and plate  67 . This annular recess  71  is receptive of a locking plate  73  for holding the projecting member  69 , disk  70  and thus, the attached sleeve  61  and its container  66  or  72  on the hip area of a user. The apparatus  60  can thus be carried on the torso, hip or waist area, clothing item, accessory, of a user by threading a belt or strap or other structure through recess  83  which is in between housing sections  79 ,  80 . Parts  79 , 80  can be hingedly attached at pivot  89  and spring loaded (e.g. spring  88 ) to easily open and close around a belt, strap, accessory. Spring  88  is shown in  FIG. 36 . 
     In  FIG. 36 , locking plate  73  provides a cam  74 , upwardly facing slot  77  and a spring carrier  82 . When a user attempts to insert the combination of container or can  66 , insulated sleeve  61  and projecting member  69  into socket  84  of receiver  75 , the projecting member  69  strikes the cam  74  and overcomes the pressure of spring  78 . The spring carrier  82  compresses the spring  78  as the connecting member  69  and disk  70  are forced downwardly in socket  84  and into slot  77 . Eventually, the connecting portion  69  registers in horizontally extending slot  87  and cam  74  extends over the top of projecting member  69  in a locking position that is shown in  FIG. 35 . 
     In order to release the beverage container  66 , insulated sleeve  61  and connecting portion  69  and disk  70 , a user presses the release button  76  provided on locking plate  73  in order to compress spring  78  so that the cam  74  moves laterally away from the projecting member  69  allowing its release upwardly from socket  84  and receiver  75 . Locking plate  73  travels laterally within housing section  79 . Release button  76  extends through opening  81  and housing section  79 . 
     Shoulders  85 ,  86  in  FIG. 35  engage disk  70  as shown to prevent removable of disk  70  and projecting member  69  from receiver  75  unless release button  76  has been depressed. 
       FIGS. 41-46  show an additional embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention designated by the numeral  146  in  FIG. 41  and the numeral  147  in  FIG. 42 . In  FIGS. 41 ,  43 - 46  there can be seen a beverage carry receptacle  146  having the same sleeve/insulated receptacle  11  for carrying a beverage or bottle  17  as with earlier embodiments. The outer curved plate  103  and projecting member  98  are of the same construction as shown in  FIGS. 21-30 . In  FIG. 41  there is provided an enlarged cam or projection  148  which can be hemispherically shaped or other enlarged projection that has a curved outer surface projecting away from the plate  103  as shown in  FIG. 41 . 
     In  FIG. 42 , a mobile telephone carriage  147  is provided that includes case or receptacle  149  for receiving a mobile telephone  150  when the telephone  150  is moved into the case as illustrated by arrows  153  in  FIG. 42 . Case or receptacle  149  has a rear surface  152  with an enlarged cam or projection  151  which can be oval shaped or hemispherically shaped. 
     Either of the embodiments of  FIG. 41  or  42  employ the same rotating mechanism to disconnect the sleeve  11  and its bottle  17  (or the combination of case  149  and telephone  150 ) from receptacle/holder/receiver  112 . In order to effect such a disconnection, a user  114  rotates the combination of sleeve  11  and bottle  17  through an arch of about 30-45 degrees as illustrated by curved arrow  156  in  FIGS. 44 ,  46 . This rotation as illustrated by arrow  156  is in a clockwise direction when looking at the sleeve  11  with the receptacle  112  behind it. This rotating action causes the cam  148  (or  151  in the case of telephone  150  and its receptacle  149 ) to engage the actuator button  144  and depress it (illustrated by arrow  154  in  FIG. 44 ). Such a depression of the actuated button  144  provides for release of the sleeve and bottle  11 ,  17  or telephone and case  149 ,  150  from the receptacle  112 . The user then lifts the sleeve  11  from the receptacle  112 , illustrated by arrows  155  in  FIGS. 45 ,  46 . If releasing case  149  with phone  150 , the user rotates the combination of phone and case clockwise about 30-45 degrees to depress button  144  with cam  151  and lifts the case  149  and phone  150  upwardly. 
     The following is a list of parts and materials suitable for use in the present invention: 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
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                  10 
                 beverage carrier assembly 
               
               
                   
                  11 
                 sleeve/insulated receptacle 
               
               
                   
                  12 
                 cylindrical wall 
               
               
                   
                  13 
                 circular bottom/panel 
               
               
                   
                  14 
                 open top 
               
               
                   
                  15 
                 interior 
               
               
                   
                  16 
                 beverage container/can 
               
               
                   
                  17 
                 beverage container/disposable bottle 
               
               
                   
                  18 
                 beverage container/reusable bottle 
               
               
                   
                  19 
                 inner curved panel/plate 
               
               
                   
                  20 
                 outer curved panel/plate/hanger/connector 
               
               
                   
                  21 
                 thickened section 
               
               
                   
                  22 
                 flat surface 
               
               
                   
                  23 
                 disk/projecting member 
               
               
                   
                  24 
                 connecting portion/shaft 
               
               
                   
                  25 
                 annular recess 
               
               
                   
                  26 
                 fastener/screw/rivet/bolt/pin 
               
               
                   
                  27 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  28 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  29 
                 zippered sleeve 
               
               
                   
                  30 
                 receiver/holder/receptacle 
               
               
                   
                  31 
                 housing 
               
               
                   
                  32 
                 locking member/latch 
               
               
                   
                  33 
                 pivot 
               
               
                   
                  34 
                 upper end portion 
               
               
                   
                  35 
                 projection 
               
               
                   
                  36 
                 lower end portion 
               
               
                   
                  37 
                 cam 
               
               
                   
                  38 
                 spring 
               
               
                   
                  39 
                 spring attachment 
               
               
                   
                  40 
                 recess/slot 
               
               
                   
                  41 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  42 
                 user&#39;s finger/thumb 
               
               
                   
                  43 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  44 
                 zipper 
               
               
                   
                  45 
                 sleeve/bag 
               
               
                   
                  46 
                 drawstring 
               
               
                   
                  47 
                 recess 
               
               
                   
                  48 
                 open top 
               
               
                   
                  49 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  50 
                 flange 
               
               
                   
                  51 
                 edge 
               
               
                   
                  52 
                 housing/receiver 
               
               
                   
                  53 
                 arm 
               
               
                   
                  54 
                 receiver body 
               
               
                   
                  55 
                 rotary connection/pivot 
               
               
                   
                  56 
                 spring 
               
               
                   
                  57A 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  57B 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                  58 
                 socket 
               
               
                   
                  59 
                 locking pin 
               
               
                   
                  60 
                 beverage carrier 
               
               
                   
                  61 
                 insulated sleeve 
               
               
                   
                  62 
                 cylindrical wall 
               
               
                   
                  63 
                 circular bottom 
               
               
                   
                  64 
                 open top 
               
               
                   
                  65 
                 interior 
               
               
                   
                  66 
                 can/container 
               
               
                   
                  67 
                 curved plate 
               
               
                   
                  68 
                 fastener 
               
               
                   
                  69 
                 projecting member/connecting 
               
               
                   
                   
                 portion 
               
               
                   
                  70 
                 circular disk/projecting membrane 
               
               
                   
                  71 
                 annular recess/groove 
               
               
                   
                  72 
                 bottle 
               
               
                   
                  73 
                 locking plate 
               
               
                   
                  74 
                 cam 
               
               
                   
                  75 
                 receiver 
               
               
                   
                  76 
                 release button 
               
               
                   
                  77 
                 slot 
               
               
                   
                  78 
                 spring 
               
               
                   
                  79 
                 housing section 
               
               
                   
                  80 
                 housing section/clasp 
               
               
                   
                  81 
                 opening 
               
               
                   
                  82 
                 spring carrier 
               
               
                   
                  83 
                 belt/clothing/accessory/recess 
               
               
                   
                  84 
                 socket 
               
               
                   
                  85 
                 shoulder 
               
               
                   
                  86 
                 shoulder 
               
               
                   
                  87 
                 horizontally extending slot 
               
               
                   
                  88 
                 spring 
               
               
                   
                  89 
                 pivot 
               
               
                   
                  90 
                 beverage carrier assembly 
               
               
                   
                  91 
                 insulated receptacle 
               
               
                   
                  92 
                 cylindrical wall 
               
               
                   
                  93 
                 circular bottom 
               
               
                   
                  94 
                 open top 
               
               
                   
                  95 
                 interior 
               
               
                   
                  96 
                 beverage container/can/bottle 
               
               
                   
                  97 
                 inner curved plate 
               
               
                   
                  98 
                 projecting member 
               
               
                   
                  99 
                 opening 
               
               
                   
                 100 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 101 
                 outer annular flange 
               
               
                   
                 102 
                 outer annular recess 
               
               
                   
                 103 
                 outer curved plate 
               
               
                   
                 104 
                 opening 
               
               
                   
                 105 
                 circular portion 
               
               
                   
                 106 
                 elongated slot 
               
               
                   
                 107 
                 inner annular flange 
               
               
                   
                 108 
                 inner annular recess 
               
               
                   
                 109 
                 tooth/projection 
               
               
                   
                 110 
                 cylindrical portion 
               
               
                   
                 111 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 112 
                 receptacle/holder/receiver 
               
               
                   
                 113 
                 belt/clothing/strap 
               
               
                   
                 114 
                 user/wearer 
               
               
                   
                 115 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 116 
                 inner part 
               
               
                   
                 117 
                 outer part 
               
               
                   
                 118 
                 spring 
               
               
                   
                 119 
                 hinge 
               
               
                   
                 120 
                 push button 
               
               
                   
                 121 
                 hook 
               
               
                   
                 122 
                 opening 
               
               
                   
                 123 
                 plate 
               
               
                   
                 124 
                 opening 
               
               
                   
                 125 
                 pin 
               
               
                   
                 126 
                 ramp 
               
               
                   
                 127 
                 triangular member 
               
               
                   
                 128 
                 stop 
               
               
                   
                 129 
                 pin 
               
               
                   
                 130 
                 sleeve 
               
               
                   
                 131 
                 bore/opening 
               
               
                   
                 132 
                 cover 
               
               
                   
                 133 
                 opening 
               
               
                   
                 134 
                 curved front wall 
               
               
                   
                 135 
                 slot 
               
               
                   
                 136 
                 open top 
               
               
                   
                 137 
                 bottom/stop 
               
               
                   
                 138 
                 locking arm 
               
               
                   
                 139 
                 upper end 
               
               
                   
                 140 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 141 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 142 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 143 
                 slot 
               
               
                   
                 144 
                 actuator button 
               
               
                   
                 145 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 146 
                 beverage carry receptacle 
               
               
                   
                 147 
                 mobile telephone carriage 
               
               
                   
                 148 
                 projection/cam 
               
               
                   
                 149 
                 case/receptacle 
               
               
                   
                 150 
                 telephone 
               
               
                   
                 151 
                 projection/cam 
               
               
                   
                 152 
                 flat rear surface 
               
               
                   
                 153 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 154 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 155 
                 arrow 
               
               
                   
                 156 
                 curved arrow 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     All measurements disclosed herein are at standard temperature and pressure, at sea level on Earth, unless indicated otherwise. All materials used or intended to be used in a human being are biocompatible, unless indicated otherwise. 
     The foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the following claims.