Holder

Abstract

A holder configured to retain at least one container is provided. The holder includes a receptacle member having an axis, an open end and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein, a support member substantially axially coupled to the receptacle member, and a base having at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of the support member.

1 . A holder configured to retain at least one container, said holder comprising:
 a receptacle member having an axis, an open end, and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein;   a support member substantially axially coupled to said receptacle member; and   a base comprising at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of said support member.   
   
   
       2 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle member comprises at least one removable insert coupled therein and configured to inhibit thermal communication between said container and said receptacle member. 
   
   
       3 . A holder according to  claim 2 , wherein said insert comprises a container coupling portion configured to couple to said container before insertion into said receptacle member to facilitate securely retaining said container within said receptacle member. 
   
   
       4 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said substantially closed end has an arcuate shape to facilitate channeling moisture expelled from said container towards said at least one opening defined therein. 
   
   
       5 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said holder further comprises a cover configured to couple to said receptacle member. 
   
   
       6 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said support member has a length extending between a first end and a second end wherein said length is at least about 23″. 
   
   
       7 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said holder further comprises at least one coupling member configured to couple said receptacle member and said support member. 
   
   
       8 . A holder according to  claim 7 , wherein said base comprises at least one base plate and at least one coupling member configured to couple said base plate to said receptacle member. 
   
   
       9 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said base is a weighted base comprising a weighted material therein. 
   
   
       10 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said holder further comprises an attachment configured to couple to said support member. 
   
   
       11 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said holder is fabricated from at least one of stainless steel and plastic. 
   
   
       12 . A holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said container is a beverage container.