Bottle holder

Abstract

The invention provides a device and methods for holding a container such as a bottle, for example, a nail polish bottle, in a vertical or non-vertical position on an irregular or unstable surface.

1 . A holder comprising a casing at least partially filled with a stabilizing material, wherein: the holder is weighted such that it is stationary when placed on an irregular or unstable surface, the holder comprising a flexible well that is shaped to accommodate a container, wherein the container remains stationary when placed in the well in a non-vertical position if the holder is placed on an irregular or unstable surface.  
   
   
       2 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein the container is a nail polish bottle.  
   
   
       3 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing material comprises particulate matter.  
   
   
       4 . The holder according to  claim 3 , wherein the stabilizing material comprises beads.  
   
   
       5 . The holder according to  claim 3 , wherein the particulate matter comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of gel, paper, plastic, Styrofoam, metal, and wood.  
   
   
       6 . The holder according to  claim 3 , wherein the particulate matter comprises polystyrene.  
   
   
       7 . The holder according to  claim 3 , wherein the particulate matter comprises stainless steel.  
   
   
       8 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein the casing comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, vinyl, and leather.  
   
   
       9 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein the casing is decorative.  
   
   
       10 . The holder according to  claim 1 , further in combination with a nail polish bottle positioned in a vertical or non-vertical position.  
   
   
       11 . A method of stabilizing a container in a non-vertical position, comprising positioning a container in a non-vertical position in the holder of  claim 1 .  
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the holder is placed on an irregular or unstable surface.  
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the container is a nail polish bottle.  
   
   
       14 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the container is positioned in a diagonal position.  
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the container is positioned in a substantially horizontal position.