Decorative insulated beverage holder

Abstract

The present invention is a novelty or souvenir beverage holder. The beverage holder is made from a husked coconut shell with an opening in the top. A white foam insulating layer on the inside of the coconut shell gives the appearance of a fresh coconut with the coconut flesh still attached to the shell. The insulting layer is shaped and sized to receive a standard beverage container. A mounting bracket or handle may also be attached to the side for mounting on a beach cruiser bicycle, tube railing, or stroller handle. The beverage holder may also have the bottom end of the coconut shell cut flat so the beverage holder can be placed on a table top or other flat surface.

1 . A decorative insulated beverage holder comprising:
 A husked coconut shell with a primary opening at one end, said primary opening shaped and sized to receive a beverage container;   An insulating lining on the inside of said coconut shell extending from the rim of said primary opening and substantially covering the inner wall and bottom of said shell, said insulating lining forming a cavity inside said shell.   
     
     
         2 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  further comprising a mounting bracket attached to said coconut shell. 
     
     
         3 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  further comprising a handle attached to said coconut shell. 
     
     
         4 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  further comprising a secondary opening placed at a portion of said beverage holder opposing said primary opening and extending through from the inside of said cavity to the outside of said shell. 
     
     
         5 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  further comprising a flattened portion on the bottom end of said beverage holder opposite said primary opening. 
     
     
         6 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  further comprising a marking on the outside surface of said shell. 
     
     
         7 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  wherein the insulating lining is substantially the same color as coconut meat. 
     
     
         8 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  further comprising a varnish coating on said coconut shell. 
     
     
         9 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  wherein said primary opening is circular. 
     
     
         10 . The beverage holder of  claim 1  wherein said primary opening is rectangular.