Portable beverage holder

Abstract

A beverage holder that can be attached to a surface and repositioned. The holder has a clamp portion. The clamp portion positioned along a generally vertical axis. The clamp portion has an upper jaw portion, horizontal portion, vertical portion, a second horizontal portion and lower jaw portion. The lower jaw portion being generally shaped like the top of a candy cane, a shepherd's crook or a hook. The curve of the lower jaw portion allows for flexing and enables secure attachment to a range of horizontal surfaces.

1 . A beverage holder comprising:
 a c-shaped clamp with a generally horizontal upper portion including a first jaw portion, a generally vertical portion and a second generally horizontal portion, said second generally horizontal portion, including a second jaw portion having a aperture of predetermined diameter, said c-shaped clamp aligned along a generally vertical axis;   a plunger member received by said opening, said plunger member having a proximal end portion, and a distal end, said proximal end having a head with a diameter greater than said aperture;   a spring positioned around said plunger member with a diameter greater than said aperture;   a flange attached at said distal end of said plunger member, said flange having and upper and lower surface, said lower flange surface in frictional contact with said spring;   a first anti-slip pad attached to said first jaw portion of said upper portion of said c-shaped clamp;   a second anti-slip pad attached to said upper surface of said flange;   a base portion attached to said vertical portion of said clamp portion, said base portion at a predetermined elevation below said first jaw portion;   at least one circumferential ring portion attached to said vertical portion of said c-shaped clamp, said circumferential ring being substantially parallel to said base portion, a predetermined spacing from said base portion from a base unit and, and each of said at least 1 circumferential ring having an elevation below said first jaw portion and below said upper portion of said flange portion;   
     
     
         2 . A beverage holder according to  claim 1  where said at least one circumferential ring has a slot. 
     
     
         3 . A beverage holder according to  claim 1  where said anti-slip pad is made of a group of rubber or plastic. 
     
     
         4 . A beverage holder according to  claim 1  further comprising a shortening means disposed between said flange and said spring. 
     
     
         5 . A beverage holder comprising:
 a c-shaped clamp portion with a generally horizontal upper portion including a first jaw portion, a generally vertical portion and a second generally horizontal portion, said second generally horizontal portion, including a second jaw portion having a aperture of predetermined diameter, said c-shaped clamp aligned along a generally vertical axis;   a plunger member received by said opening, said plunger member having a proximal end portion, and a distal end, said proximal end having a head with a diameter greater than said aperture;   a spring positioned around said plunger member with a diameter greater than said aperture;   a flange attached at said distal end of said plunger member, said flange having and upper and lower surface, said lower flange surface in frictional contact with said spring;   a first anti-slip pad attached to said first jaw portion of said upper portion of said c-shaped clamp;   a second anti-slip pad attached to said upper surface of said flange;   a base portion attached to said vertical portion of said clamp portion, said base portion at a predetermined elevation below said first jaw portion; and   at least 2 circumferential rings each attached to the same said vertical portion of said c-shaped clamp portion, said circumferential rings are substantially parallel and having a predetermined spacing from a base unit and each of said at least circumferential rings, and each of said at least 2 circumferential rings having an elevation below said first jaw portion and below said upper portion of said flange portion.   
     
     
         6 . A beverage holder according to  claim 5  further comprising a shortening means disposed between said flange and said spring. 
     
     
         7 . A beverage holder comprising:
 a clamp portion with a generally horizontal upper portion including a first jaw portion, a generally vertical portion and a second generally horizontal portion, said second generally horizontal portion, including a second jaw portion having a curved member;   a base portion attached to said vertical portion of said clamp portion, said base portion at a predetermined elevation below said first jaw portion; and   at least 1 circumferential ring attached to the same said vertical portion of said c-shaped clamp portion, said circumferential rings are substantially parallel and having a predetermined spacing from a base unit and each of said at least circumferential rings, and each of said at least 1 circumferential ring having an elevation below said first jaw portion and below said upper portion of said flange portion.   
     
     
         8 . A beverage holder according to  claim 7 , wherein said curved member is substantially shaped as a hook. 
     
     
         9 . A beverage holder according to  claim 7 , wherein said curved member is substantially shaped as a hook with a curved potion of said curved member facing upward. 
     
     
         10 . A beverage holder according to  claim 7 , wherein said beverage holder is constructed of a polymer. 
     
     
         11 . A beverage holder according to  claim 7 , wherein said beverage holder is constructed as a single piece of polymer material.