Bottle nanny

Abstract

A handling device for use by a human to allow the human to reposition an object coupled to the device without necessitating gripping by the human's hand, the device comprising: (a) a first strip including: a first end and a first opposing end, a first strip interface portion spanning between the first end and the first opposing end, and, a first strip fastener mounted to the first end and the first opposing end to allow for selectively coupling the first end to the first opposing end, thereby forming a first loop having a first axis; (b) a second strip including: a second end and a second opposing end, a second strip interface portion spanning between the second end and the second opposing end, and, a second strip fastener mounted to the second end and second opposing end to allow for selectively coupling the second end to the second opposing end, thereby forming a second loop having a second axis; and, (c) an interface fastener to couple the first strip interface portion to the second strip interface portion.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A handling device, for assisting an individual in drinking a contained beverage, comprising: 
 a band taken from the group consisting of a wristband and an arm band; and    a fastener for fastening a dispenser to an outer circumferential surface of the band and adapted to orient the dispenser in approximately a perpendicular manner with respect to an individual's lower arm to facilitate allowing an end of the dispenser to be brought approximate the individual's mouth.    
     
     
         2 . The handling device of  claim 1 , wherein the band is adjustable.  
     
     
         3 . The handling device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener includes an adjustable loop of material.  
     
     
         4 . The handling device of  claim 3 , wherein the adjustable loop includes a hook and pile fastener fastening opposite ends of a strip of material to form the adjustable loop.  
     
     
         5 . The handling device of  claim 3 , wherein the adjustable loop includes a textured inner surface providing increased friction between the adjustable loop and the dispenser.  
     
     
         6 . The handling device of  claim 5 , wherein the textured inner surface includes beads of substantially rubber-like material deposited thereon.  
     
     
         7 . The handling device of  claim 1 , wherein the dispenser is taken from the group consisting of: 
 a beverage container;    a food container;    a food item; and    a pacifier.    
     
     
         8 . The handling device of  claim 7 , wherein the beverage container is a baby bottle.  
     
     
         9 . A handling device for use by a human to allow the human to reposition an object coupled to the device without necessitating gripping by the human's hand, the device comprising: 
 a first strip including: 
 a first end and a first opposing end,  
 a first strip interface portion spanning between the first end and the first opposing end, and,  
 a first strip fastener mounted to at least one of the first end and the first opposing end, to allow for selectively coupling the first end to the first opposing end, thereby forming a first loop having a first axis;  
   a second strip including: 
 a second end and a second opposing end,  
 a second strip interface portion spanning between the second end and the second opposing end, and,  
 a second strip fastener mounted to at least one of the second end and second opposing end, to allow for selectively coupling the second end to the second opposing end, thereby forming a second loop having a second axis; and  
   an interface fastener coupling the first strip interface portion to the second strip interface portion.    
     
     
         10 . The handling device of  claim 9 , wherein the first axis is substantially nonparallel with respect to the second axis.  
     
     
         11 . The handling device of  claim 10 , wherein the first axis is angled with respect to the second axis at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to approximately 90 degrees.  
     
     
         12 . The handling device of  claim 9 , wherein: 
 the first strip fastener includes a hook and pile fastener;    the second strip fastener includes a hook and pile fastener; and    the interface fastener includes stitching.    
     
     
         13 . The handling device of  claim 12 , wherein the first strip interface portion includes a textured inner surface providing increased friction between the first strip interface and an object to be gripped.  
     
     
         14 . The handling device of  claim 13 , wherein the textured inner surface includes beads of substantially rubber-like material deposited thereon.  
     
     
         15 . The handling device of  claim 9 , wherein the first strip interface portion and the second strip interface portion includes fabric and padding.  
     
     
         16 . A handling device for use by humans to allow the human to reposition an object coupled to the device without necessitating gripping by the human's hand, the device comprising: 
 a first strip including: 
 a first end and a first opposing end,  
 a first strip interface portion spanning between the first end and the first opposing end, and,  
 means for fastening the first end to the first opposing end, thereby selectively forming a first loop;  
   a second strip including: 
 a second end and a second opposing end,  
 a second strip interface portion spanning between the second end and the s second opposing end, and,  
 means for fastening the second end to the second opposing end, thereby selectively forming a second loop; and  
   means for securing the first strip to the second strip.    
     
     
         17 . The handling device of  claim 16 , wherein: 
 the means for fastening the first end to the first opposing end includes at least one hook and pile fastener;    the means for fastening the second end to the second opposing end includes at least one hook and pile fastener; and    the means for securing the first strip to the second strip includes stitching.    
     
     
         18 . The handling device of  claim 16 , wherein: 
 the first strip interface portion is fabric;    the second strip interface portion is fabric; and    an inner surface of the first strip interface portion includes a means for providing increased friction between the first strip interface and an object.    
     
     
         19 . The handling device of  claim 16 , wherein the first strip interface portion is angled with respect to the second strip interface when the securing means are effectuated.  
     
     
         20 . A handling device for use by humans that enables a human to reposition an object coupled to the device without necessitating gripping by the human's hand, the device comprising: 
 a selectively opened first loop comprising: 
 a first loop end and a first opposing end when the first loop is open,  
 a first loop fastener for selectively joining the first loop end to the first opposing end to selectively close the first loop,  
 a first loop interior surface spanning between the first loop end and the first opposing end, and having a portion conducive to gripping,  
 a first loop exterior surface opposite the first loop interior surface;  
   a selectively opened second loop comprising: 
 a second loop end and second opposing end when the second loop is open,  
 a second loop fastener for selectively joining the second loop end to the second opposing end to selectively close the second loop,  
 a second loop interior surface spanning between the second loop end and the second opposing end,  
 a second loop exterior surface opposite the second loop interior surface, and,  
 a second padded portion disposed between the second loop interior surface and the second loop exterior surface; and  
   a fastener coupling the first loop exterior surface to the second loop exterior surface.    
     
     
         21 . The handling device of  claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first loop fastener and the second loop fastener is adjustable, providing and adjustable diameter for the respective loop.  
     
     
         22 . A method of drinking a beverage from a beverage dispenser, comprising the steps of: 
 selectively enclosing a first strip of material around an appendage of a human by coupling a first end to a first opposing end to form a first closed loop around the appendage of the human; and    coupling the first loop to a beverage dispenser to be repositioned by the human.    
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , further comprising the steps of: 
 selectively enclosing a second strip of material around the beverage dispenser by coupling a second end to a second opposing end to form a second closed loop around the beverage dispenser; and    mounting the first strip to the second strip to position the beverage dispenser approximately perpendicular to the human appendage.