Container with adjustable handle

Abstract

A portable container with a sleeve and an adjustable handle. The adjustable handle allows the container apparatus to be removably attached to another object. In one preferred embodiment, the sleeve may be cylindrical in shape or shaped to hold a beverage vessel, such as a can, bottle, or cup. A sleeve made from an insulating material may be provided to maintain the temperature of the beverage in the vessel.

1 . A portable container comprising:
 a sleeve; and   a handle, with a free end and a fixed end, wherein a portion of the fixed end of the handle is affixed to a portion of the sleeve, and wherein the free end is adjustable and allows the apparatus to be removably attached to another object.   
     
     
         2 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is cylindrical in shape, and comprises an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a base. 
     
     
         3 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is sized to hold an aluminum beverage can. 
     
     
         4 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the handle position is manually manipulable into various positions. 
     
     
         5 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises at least one metal. 
     
     
         6 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises at least one malleable material. 
     
     
         7 . The portable container of  claim 6 , wherein the malleable material comprises either plastic or metal. 
     
     
         8 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises at least one joint. 
     
     
         9 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a wire. 
     
     
         10 . The portable container of  claim 9 , wherein the wire is coiled. 
     
     
         11 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises an insulating material. 
     
     
         12 . The portable container of  claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises an intermediate portion, having a first and second surfaces, wherein the first surface of the intermediate portion is affixed to a portion of the sleeve; and wherein, the second surface of the intermediate portion is affixed to the fixed end of the handle. 
     
     
         13 . A portable container, comprising:
 a sleeve, wherein the sleeve is cylindrical in shape, and comprises an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a base; and   a tensioning device, wherein a portion of the tensioning device is affixed to a portion of the sleeve, and the tensioning device allows the apparatus to be removably attached to another object.   
     
     
         14 . The portable container of  claim 13 , wherein the sleeve comprises an insulating material. 
     
     
         15 . The portable container of  claim 14 , wherein the sleeve is adapted to hold an aluminum beverage can. 
     
     
         16 . The portable container of  claim 13 , wherein the tensioning device comprises at least one malleable material. 
     
     
         17 . The portable container of  claim 16 , wherein the malleable material comprises 24 gauge galvanized steel. 
     
     
         18 . The portable container of  claim 13 , wherein the tensioning device further comprises a non-slip surface. 
     
     
         19 . The portable container of  claim 13 , wherein the tensioning device is affixed to a portion of the sleeve by an adhesive material. 
     
     
         20 . The portable container of  claim 13 , wherein the tensioning device is affixed to a portion of the sleeve by ultrasonic welding. 
     
     
         21 . The portable container of  claim 13 , wherein the tensioning device is affixed to a portion of the sleeve by at least one screw.