Shower Bottle Holder

Abstract

An inexpensive and simple to manufacture holder for inverted bottles or containers of different sizes, shapes, and materials is described. The holder comprises a housing, a base, and at least one aperture. The housing includes an opening at the top adapted in size to receive and support the container in a stable position. The housing also includes a bottom that connects to a base which rests on a surface and supports the housing. The apertures are located on or near the bottom of the housing to allow water to drain from the housing when the apparatus is resting on the surface of, for example, a shower or bathtub.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for use in holding a container, the apparatus comprising:
 a housing adapted in size to support the container in a stable position, the housing including a bottom and an opening opposite the bottom to receive the container;   a base connected to the bottom of the housing to rest on a surface and support the housing; and   at least one aperture on or near the bottom of the housing to allow drainage of water from the housing when resting on the surface.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing is made of a flexible material that can conform to the shape of the container. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the stable position of the container is an inverted position. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture is on the base of the apparatus. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes two sides forming a substantially right angle to fit in a corner of a bathtub or shower. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes a suction cup to stick to the surface. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base is solid plastic or rubber. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an outer frame and an inner receiving chamber for the container. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 at least one drainage tube to allow water or other liquids to flow from the inner receiving chamber to the at least one aperture on the outer frame of the housing or the base.