WO2003045788A2 - Bottle holding device - Google Patents

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WO2003045788A2
WO2003045788A2 PCT/AU2002/001618 AU0201618W WO03045788A2 WO 2003045788 A2 WO2003045788 A2 WO 2003045788A2 AU 0201618 W AU0201618 W AU 0201618W WO 03045788 A2 WO03045788 A2 WO 03045788A2
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bottle
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body portion
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Bren Douglas Clarridge
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Rainbow Flame Pty Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B65D23/10—Handles
    • B65D23/104—Handles formed separately
    • B65D23/108—Bail handles, i.e. pivoted handles of generally semi-circular or loop shape
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F2003/002—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of a single strap passing around the neck
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
    • A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
    • A45F2200/0583—Beverage vessels, e.g. bottles

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  • the present invention relates to a device for carrying a bottle and in particular to a device which allows a bottle to be carried without the use of the hands.
  • Bottles are typically used to carry liquids and are one of the principle container types that are used in the sale of drinks or beverages for general consumption.
  • Drink bottles usually contain upwards of 300 milhlitres which means that the bottles are usually too big to fit into an average size clothing pocket. Instead, drink bottles are often carried directly by hand or in a bag.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a device for holding a bottle which does not require the occupation of the hands and which may also be very simple and small.
  • the present invention provides a device for holding a bottle wherein the device includes: a main body portion, a hole passing through the main body portion for receiving and retaining the bottle, and, a holding means coupled to the main body portion.
  • the hole is substantially circular and adapted to receive a neck portion of the bottle and preferably the main body portion is composed of a resilient material.
  • the hole is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the neck portion of the bottle and the resilience of the material surrounding the hole holds the neck portion of the bottle in place within the hole.
  • the bottle may be removed from the holding device if enough force is applied to overcome the resilient holding force and any frictional force of the material of the main body.
  • the device may be pushed over a flange extending outwardly from the neck of the bottle whereby the device is positioned and retained underneath the flange.
  • the main body portion is substantially planar. More preferably the main body portion is circular although the main body may take any desired shape, such as for example a square or rectangular shape.
  • the outer peripheral portion of the main body portion is more resilient than the inner portion of the main body portion which surrounds the hole. More preferably, the outer peripheral portion is thicker than the inner portion.
  • the main body portion includes advertising material on an outer surface.
  • the advertising material could be composed of any type of printed matter or embossing which could potentially convey a message to a person.
  • the holding means may also include advertising material displayed thereon.
  • the holding means consists of a cord or strap which may be positioned around the neck of a person or looped around the neck and under an arm of a person.
  • the cord or strap may be attached to the main body portion via an aperture or apertures located on the sides of the main body portion.
  • the resilient material may be chosen from any material with suitable resilience properties such as for example rubber, or compressed foam.
  • the device may be coupled to insulating material which surrounds the bottle, such that when a bottle is being held by the holding device, the insulating material provides insulation to the bottle against hot or cold temperatures.
  • the insulating material is in the form of a bag which may fit under and be pulled up to cover the bottle and attach to the holding device through attachment means.
  • the insulating material is attached to the main body portion of the holding device and may be pulled down over the bottle if insulation is desired.
  • a draw string may be used to secure the insulating material around the bottom of the bottle.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view from the top of a device for holding a bottle
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view from the side of a device for holding a bottle in conjunction with a bottle
  • Figure 3 is a side on cross-sectional view of a device for holding a bottle.
  • the device 10 for holding a bottle.
  • the device 10 includes a main body portion 15 which is of a planar circular shape and includes a hole 11 through which a bottle neck may be positioned and retained.
  • the device 10 is composed of a resilient material such as for example rubber, which through the resilient properties of the material allows the neck of a bottle to be firmly retained within the hole 11 when the diameter of the hole is smaller than the diameter of the neck of the bottle.
  • Advertising material may be stuck on, printed or embossed on a surface of the main body portion 15.
  • the device 10 also includes a holding means which is in the form of a strap.
  • the strap is attached to the device 10 through apertures 13, 14 which are positioned on opposite sides of the planar circular body portion 15.
  • the strap 12 may be positioned about a persons neck or over their shoulder such that when a neck of a bottle is retained in the hole 11 of the device, a bottle may be carried without the use of the hands.
  • one aperture may be present on the main body portion through which the holding means may be attached.
  • the holding means can be detachably coupled to a persons bag, or belt buckle or similar device.
  • FIG 2 there is shown the same holding device 10 as shown in figure 1 in connection with a bottle 20.
  • the neck 16 of a bottle 20 is positioned inside the hole of the holding device 10.
  • the main body portion is deformed slightly due to the resilience of the material which is sufficient such that the bottle may be carried by the strap 12 even when the bottle 20 is filled with liquid.
  • the holding device 10 maybe positioned on the neck 16 such that a flange 17 commonly found on different styled bottles also assists in retaining the neck of the bottle 20 in the hole 11 of the device 12.
  • an insulating bag may be pulled up over the bottle and attached to the holding device 10 such that when the bottle is being carried by the device, the bottle would be insulated from the outside environment.
  • the insulating material may be attached to the main body portion 15 of the holding device 10 and may be pulled down over the bottle if insulation is desired.
  • a draw string may be used to secure the insulating material around the bottom of the bottle.
  • FIG 3 there is shown a side on cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a bottle holding device 30, consisting of a planar main body portion with a hole 21 passing therethrough.
  • the outer peripheral portion 22 of the main body portion is thicker in cross-section than the inner peripheral portion 23 which surrounds the hole 21.
  • the first of these features is that the increased thickness provides a more easily gripable surface for a person to position and remove the bottle holding device from the neck of a bottle. Additionally, this feature provides added structural strength to the device and also acts to increase the resilient force of the inner portion 23 acting on the neck of the bottle when the device 30 is in use.
  • a strap or holding means may be attached via apertures 24 such that the bottle holding device may be carried.

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Abstract

A device for holding a bottle, wherein the device includes: a main body portion, a hole passing through the main body portion for receiving and retaining the neck of the bottle, and, a holding means coupled to the main body portion.

Description

Bottle Holding Device
The present invention relates to a device for carrying a bottle and in particular to a device which allows a bottle to be carried without the use of the hands.
Background of the Invention
Bottles are typically used to carry liquids and are one of the principle container types that are used in the sale of drinks or beverages for general consumption. Drink bottles usually contain upwards of 300 milhlitres which means that the bottles are usually too big to fit into an average size clothing pocket. Instead, drink bottles are often carried directly by hand or in a bag.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention seeks to provide a device for holding a bottle which does not require the occupation of the hands and which may also be very simple and small.
In one aspect, the present invention provides a device for holding a bottle wherein the device includes: a main body portion, a hole passing through the main body portion for receiving and retaining the bottle, and, a holding means coupled to the main body portion.
Preferably, the hole is substantially circular and adapted to receive a neck portion of the bottle and preferably the main body portion is composed of a resilient material.
Preferably, the hole is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the neck portion of the bottle and the resilience of the material surrounding the hole holds the neck portion of the bottle in place within the hole. The bottle may be removed from the holding device if enough force is applied to overcome the resilient holding force and any frictional force of the material of the main body.
Preferably, the device may be pushed over a flange extending outwardly from the neck of the bottle whereby the device is positioned and retained underneath the flange.
Preferably the main body portion is substantially planar. More preferably the main body portion is circular although the main body may take any desired shape, such as for example a square or rectangular shape.
In a preferred form, the outer peripheral portion of the main body portion is more resilient than the inner portion of the main body portion which surrounds the hole. More preferably, the outer peripheral portion is thicker than the inner portion.
Preferably the main body portion includes advertising material on an outer surface. The advertising material could be composed of any type of printed matter or embossing which could potentially convey a message to a person. The holding means may also include advertising material displayed thereon.
Preferably the holding means consists of a cord or strap which may be positioned around the neck of a person or looped around the neck and under an arm of a person. The cord or strap may be attached to the main body portion via an aperture or apertures located on the sides of the main body portion.
The resilient material may be chosen from any material with suitable resilience properties such as for example rubber, or compressed foam.
In another aspect, the device may be coupled to insulating material which surrounds the bottle, such that when a bottle is being held by the holding device, the insulating material provides insulation to the bottle against hot or cold temperatures. Preferably, the insulating material is in the form of a bag which may fit under and be pulled up to cover the bottle and attach to the holding device through attachment means. Alternatively, the insulating material is attached to the main body portion of the holding device and may be pulled down over the bottle if insulation is desired. Preferably, a draw string may be used to secure the insulating material around the bottom of the bottle.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Examples of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a schematic view from the top of a device for holding a bottle,
Figure 2 is a schematic view from the side of a device for holding a bottle in conjunction with a bottle, and
Figure 3 is a side on cross-sectional view of a device for holding a bottle.
Detailed Description of the Drawings
Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a device 10 for holding a bottle. The device 10 includes a main body portion 15 which is of a planar circular shape and includes a hole 11 through which a bottle neck may be positioned and retained. The device 10 is composed of a resilient material such as for example rubber, which through the resilient properties of the material allows the neck of a bottle to be firmly retained within the hole 11 when the diameter of the hole is smaller than the diameter of the neck of the bottle. As the bottle holding device 10 is pushed onto the neck of the bottle, the resilient material surrounding the hole is deformed and in turn pushes back on the surface of the bottle neck. Advertising material may be stuck on, printed or embossed on a surface of the main body portion 15.
The device 10 also includes a holding means which is in the form of a strap. The strap is attached to the device 10 through apertures 13, 14 which are positioned on opposite sides of the planar circular body portion 15. The strap 12 may be positioned about a persons neck or over their shoulder such that when a neck of a bottle is retained in the hole 11 of the device, a bottle may be carried without the use of the hands. Alternatively, one aperture may be present on the main body portion through which the holding means may be attached. Furthermore, it is envisaged that the holding means can be detachably coupled to a persons bag, or belt buckle or similar device.
Referring to figure 2, there is shown the same holding device 10 as shown in figure 1 in connection with a bottle 20. The neck 16 of a bottle 20 is positioned inside the hole of the holding device 10. The main body portion is deformed slightly due to the resilience of the material which is sufficient such that the bottle may be carried by the strap 12 even when the bottle 20 is filled with liquid. The holding device 10 maybe positioned on the neck 16 such that a flange 17 commonly found on different styled bottles also assists in retaining the neck of the bottle 20 in the hole 11 of the device 12.
Although not shown, it is further envisaged that an insulating bag may be pulled up over the bottle and attached to the holding device 10 such that when the bottle is being carried by the device, the bottle would be insulated from the outside environment. Alternatively, the insulating material may be attached to the main body portion 15 of the holding device 10 and may be pulled down over the bottle if insulation is desired. Preferably, a draw string may be used to secure the insulating material around the bottom of the bottle.
Referring to figure 3, there is shown a side on cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of a bottle holding device 30, consisting of a planar main body portion with a hole 21 passing therethrough. As can be seen the outer peripheral portion 22 of the main body portion is thicker in cross-section than the inner peripheral portion 23 which surrounds the hole 21. This provides that the outer peripheral portion 22 is more resilient, or less flexible, which provides several surprisingly advantageous features. The first of these features is that the increased thickness provides a more easily gripable surface for a person to position and remove the bottle holding device from the neck of a bottle. Additionally, this feature provides added structural strength to the device and also acts to increase the resilient force of the inner portion 23 acting on the neck of the bottle when the device 30 is in use. Although not depicted in figure 3, a strap or holding means may be attached via apertures 24 such that the bottle holding device may be carried.
Finally, it can be understood that the inventive concept in any of its aspects can be incorporated in many different constructions so that generality of the preceding description is not superseded by the particularity of the attached drawings. Various alterations, modifications and/or additions may be incorporated into the various constructions and arrangements of parts without departing from the spirit or ambit of the present invention.

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Claims
1. A device for holding a bottle, wherein the device includes: a main body portion, a hole passing through the main body portion for receiving and retaining the neck of the bottle, and, a holding means coupled to the main body portion.
2. A device according to claim 1 wherein the hole is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the neck of the bottle and main body portion is composed of a resilient material.
3. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the device may be pushed over a flange extending outwardly from the neck of the bottle whereby the device is positioned and retained underneath said flange.
4. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the main body portion is substantially planar.
5. A device according to claim 4 whereby the outer peripheral portion of the main body portion is less resilient than the inner portion of the main body portion surrounding the hole.
6. A device according to claim 5 wherein the outer peripheral portion is thicker than the inner portion.
7. A device according to any of the preceding claims wherein the device is composed of rubber.
8. A device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the surface of the - 1 ■
main body portion includes advertising material.
9. A device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the holding means consists of a cord or strap which may be positioned around the neck of a person.
10. A device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the holding means consists of a cord or strap which may be positioned around the neck or looped around the neck and under an arm of a person.
11. A device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the device is coupled to insulating material which at least partly surrounds the bottle.
12. A device according to claim 11 wherein the insulating material is in the form of a bag which may fit under and be pulled up to cover the bottle and attach to the holding device via attachment means.
13. A device according to claim 11 wherein the insulating material is attached to the main body portion of the holding device and may be pulled down to at least partially cover the bottle.
14. A device according to claim 13 wherein a draw string is used to secure the insulating material around the bottom of the bottle.
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